If this was just a category for economy motels, I would rate this a perfect score. What more can be done with a simple place? Excellent bed, complete ammenities in the bath including toothbrush, razor, etc. The continental breakfast was certainly above average for hotels in general. More

Considering how well-priced the Sandman motel was, I was surprised how nice the room, hot tub, pool(s) and the very special circa 1950s breakfast restaurant were. All of the the staff were exceptionally friendly. Although I did not have time to use the gym, I was most pleased to be told that I could have a free pass with an... More

While a renovated, older hotel, this place was a bargain and very welcoming! Two heated pools plus jacuzzi, fridge and microwave in room, good pizza joint across the street! The hotel staff was very friendly and ready to help with anything. Nice views of the mountains from the pool and some rooms. We had a pool view and it was... More

Finding an affordable hotel room in Santa Barbara is quite a challenge. So we were very pleasantly surprised to get an excellent price at the Sandman Inn (ON THE WEEKEND)!!! Motel is only rated two stars but exceeded our expectations in almost every category. Room was filled with a full line of amenities (Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, DVD player, Iron,... More

Really happy to recommend the Sandman. We spent 4 nights in a room by the pool (worth the extra). All mod cons in the room which also has a much more of a IKEA/designer feel that you would ever expect from such a place. Huge bed which I really enjoyed. Plus the breakfast place is hilarious (once you have found... More

My father and I spent 2 nights at the Sandman to explore Santa Barbara on a trip together in California. The staff kindly booked us adjoining pool-side rooms which were large, simple and very clean, with microwave, flat-screen TV and DVD player, and coffee making facilities. But what really impressed us were the two pools and big jacuzzi, and the... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at this simple little motel on a last minute weekend getaway to Santa Barbara and Solvang. We booked the Sandman for a Friday night (of a holiday weekend no less) and payed next to nothing. Honestly, to get anything in the Santa Barbara area, let alone smack dab in the middle of town for less... More

My wife and I spent a couple of nights at the Sandmann Inn this past weekend. As a frequent business traveller i'm used to the fancy hotels in downtown locations. For this trip, we were looking for something at a reasonable price to use as a base for our weekend away. The sandmann Inn was great value for money and... More

Pleasant staff. Rapid check-in. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Quite basic room, but covered all the bases and was very clean. Big comfortable bed. Good value. Nice breakfast included. Free parking. Overall very good value. A drive to the beach, but still a nice location. More