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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace) | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs) | Beach/ocean view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Chase Palm Park and 4 minutes by foot from Cabrillo Pavillion. .This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Andree Clark Bird Refuge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Chase Palm Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 0.01 miles.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.01 miles
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Sands Inn Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Motel

Blue Sands Motel Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Hotel Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn

Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanne Frances

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Room 10 had a nice picture window that looked towards the ocean rather out to the walkway above the pool like the other rooms. It was set up very nice, quiet, and private. The only issue was the toilet water started running almost constantly part way through our stay. We reported it 3 times to the front desk but it wasn’t fixed. We turned it off ourselves using the faucet because we felt bad wasting water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel. Josh was amazing. He made a dinner reservation for us when we otherwise wouldn't be able to get in. He was really helpful. The hotel is nearly across the street from the beach in a great location. Beds were comfortable. Room was super clean and beachy cute. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

dongil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Staffs were very kind and helpful. Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, GRAND RAPIDS

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless, absolutely great location.. Walking distance to so many things. Across from a great beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

bakhter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, very cute decorations, clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Great Staff - nice location - clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, courteous staff! Great heated pool. Clean updated bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Weather stripping needs to be put at the bottom of the door of the room I was staying. Aside from that, everything about the room was great and the receptionists at the front desk were super nice! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Minyong

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC was hard to operate and I think the filter needs to be cleaned. When I woke up the room smelled like stale food. Also, the vinyl flooring needs a good moping. I spilled water by the bedside and when I wiped it up the paper towel was black.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and really friendly staff :)))
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this place was great. The room, the staff and the location. If you’re more into being where all the action is and you’re not into walking this might not be your place. But I liked that it was a little away from the touristy stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small motel, very well kept up. Liked the fireplace in the room. Parking is limited. Very clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel to stay in very clean very new absolutely loved it and it had a fireplace which was so cute
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property twice now. I love the staff; they are warm and welcoming. The property is clean. Its conveniently located across the beach and at a mile's distance from downtown. Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025