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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel – Santa Barbara, CA
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and sea views. Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, TV, and parquet floors. Leisure Facilities Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location East Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Santa Barbara Airport is 11 mi from the inn. Nearby attractions include the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Granada Theater. Activities and Surroundings Guests can engage in hiking, cycling, boating, and enjoy sea views from the terrace. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    An amazing warm pool Basic kitchen facilities Grocery store around the corner. Would have been nice if they’d left the outdoor seating out for the evening and early mornings

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    All great

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location was perfect. It was very clean. The bed was hard to get comfortable in.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Visited here with my family for July 4th vacation and to say that we were disappointed is to say nothing. First the room was not the same as it was shown in photos. Second bathroom was smelling awfully, I couldn’t even enter there and every time that I had to, I was keeping closed my nose so I can enter there. The doors were dirty, the beds smelled awfully, we were sleeping with clothes. I was with my little baby and we drove to Santa Barbara for 6 hours to see this picture. We just run from that motel (it’s written hotel but it’s the worse motel) earlier than we supposed to do. The front desk was not working properly. When we decided to check out early the front desk was not even working and we couldn’t say all this to them, we just dropped the keys in the drop box. Anyway it was the worst vacation that we could imagine.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location in proximity to beach. Very cute and quaint, quiet, nice heated pool and friendly staff, even a dog in the lobby, easy parking.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The property is at a great location with ocean views, a very short walk to the beach and a short drive to food destinations.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean, comfortable, great location! Nestled between much more expensive hotels provides a great location without the luxury amenities or price! Perfect!! Within walking distance or a short bus or uber ride from major attractions/activities and literally across the street from the beach!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing area and very clean perfect room we loved everything about the area and hotel

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The bathroom was stinking, like sewer smell coming from the sink or somewhere in the pot not sure, even though the bathroom was clean. I couldn't be in the bathroom for more than 2 mins

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean, well located.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The views, staff, location, and decor were all amazing Nothing I liked it all

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I would stay in a 2nd floor room next time.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was close to beach restaurants quite and very cozy would be staying agin soon

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Super cute little motel/hotel. Clean, comfy beds, lots of room amenities. The staff is excellent and very helpful. Will stay here again!! Free parking!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Updated rooms. Bathroom was okay. Room was next to maids closet so heard everything outside. Room stated ocean view but was not the ocean view I expected. More a side view and ocean from a far. Fire place was not working. Customer service was great and they apologized and made it correct. More 3 star hotel feel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Such a cute spot right by the beach! The staff was so nice and went above and beyond to help putting batteries in my son’s toy car. We will definitely be back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was amazing and very welcoming. The room was incredible

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice room, Madeline was so kind and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I liked the wine in the evening The facilities need upgrades my bed was not comfortable

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I don't usually fill out surveys, but this property and the staff is extemely deserving of a great review! I stayed here years ago and the staff and property was over-the-top. Blue Sands has only gotten better with age.

Frequently asked questions about Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Barbara, see business hotels in Santa Barbara.
Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a fitness center?
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is located at 421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA CA 93103. With a Walk Score of 79, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

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  • Santa Barbara Airport 9.7 mi

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