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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Salt air and outdoor pool, near Cabrillo Pavillion

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Reception
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$287
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Beach/ocean view

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Upscale motel near Cabrillo Pavillion
Located close to Santa Barbara Zoo and Chase Palm Park, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and tour/ticket information
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on 6 Jul, 2025 start from S$286.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion. Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 856 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Good location for our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

great pool, killer location right at beach with easy access to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location close to the beach! Very quiet and rooms were very clean with cute, beachy decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff was super helpful and fantastic with me and my pup. We stayed three nights and enjoyed every minute of it as the hotel is literally right across to the beach. I will be staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Blue sands inn was a good hotel with reasonable prices. Staff is very nice and everything is super close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

So happy to have had a good safe experience traveling solo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location. 2 mins walk to beach at reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Convenient to the ocean and wharf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful small hotel right near the beach. The staff was very responsive; texting to confirm check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was very close to the beach and the property area was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We like the location of the property. Close to beach and "bcycles" for easy transportation. A lot of stores and restaurants nearby. We did not like that the pool closes a little early for a tourist area and the parking lot is small. If you have a full size truck you will have a hard time parking if the lot is full. Other than that, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Loved the location steps away from walking along the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent location, super clean, comfortable bed and William at the front desk was fenomenal, not only with the checking but his recommendations for dinning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very close to the beach. Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean and easy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great experience and will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The only con was i’ve never been to a place that didn’t want the cash payment, i paid on card which was fine but i was expecting to pay cash. Other than that the pool and area around was perfect, the room was perfect. I would definitely be coming back here again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The location is perfect. So close to the beach. Staff are welcoming, and we had all mod-cons in the room adequate for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Such a delightful stay at Blue Sands Inn. Excellent locations just steps from the beach, a grocery store next door, with a heated pool and comfortable and clean rooms PLUS a kitchen if you decide you want to eat in. I would definitely stay again. The check in was easy, the front desk friendly and helpful. Free parking in this location was a plus and I enjoyed the boutique vibe and california chic style in the lobby and rooms. Coffee and tea is provided too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

We only stayed for one night but it got the job done. Really clean with a cute aesthetic and nice, attentive staff. Our only complaint was that the walls were a little thin and the curtains weren’t blackout so the room was a bit bright for our liking in the morning. Overall, would recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The pool was awesome!!! I didn't know it was heated! Definitely need to add that in your description. Room was very nice, had a kitchenette, only bad review was not enough towels in the room. We had to wait till the morning to get more towels from house keeping. Didn't know how to work the ac/heat, and last day there remote & t.v were not working properly. Other than that walking distance to the
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We had a wonderful stay at Blue Sands Inn. The room was a good, comfortable size—clean and nicely kept with everything we needed. The property itself is well maintained and in a fantastic location—just steps from the beach and within walking distance to State Street, which made it easy to explore shops and restaurants. Communication with the hotel staff was smooth and responsive throughout our stay. The woman at the front desk waited 15 mins past her time for us to arrive for check in! Really appreciated that sweet gesture. Room had a small fridge and some drinking water. There aren’t drawers for storage, there’s a rack with hangers. The only minor downside was the wooden bed frame, which made creaking noises, but overall it didn’t take away from our comfort. If you’re looking for a hotel with a big lobby, restaurant, bar etc and 24/7 service this is not it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a convenient, affordable and well-kept place to stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025