3421 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA, United States | (937) 315-4602
Spacious, modern rooms
with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docking stations, microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges
Two outdoor heated pools
and a large hot tub
Breakfast
includes hardboiled eggs and breakfast burritos
Free DVD library in lobby
with more than 500 DVDs for guests' use
Internet corner with computer and printer in lobby
Nearby fitness facility offers Sandman guests a reduced rate
Free Wi-Fi and parking
No on-site fitness center
Guests can reach rooms only from the outside
Not within walking distance of downtown Santa Barbara
The Sandman Inn, a value hotel with a '50s-style breakfast area and 112 modern rooms, also has two outdoor heated pools and a big hot tub. It has a large breakfast selection, and is a good family-friendly budget pick, but be aware that it’s a 10-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara, making a car necessary. Guests may also want to check out the Inn at East Beach, a smaller hotel closer to the beach but with slightly higher rates.
Scene
Modern lobby, pretty outdoor pool area, and '50s-style breakfast area
The grounds at the Sandman Inn are pretty, with tall palm trees and two separate pool areas with lounge chairs and curvy pools. The lobby is bright, with tall windows and modern decor, including leather club chairs and soft, round hanging lights. Next to the black-and-red front desk is a small self-service coffee, tea, and juice station. Rooms are located in separate buildings, meaning guests have to walk outside to reach their rooms. Breakfast is served in a '50s-style area, with checkered floors and cool, vinyl red-and-white striped chairs and retro booths; a cute patio area with tables and umbrellas provides outdoor seating.
Location
Near several fast-food restaurants, and a 10-minute drive to downtown Santa Barbara
The hotel is in a busy area with restaurants and shopping nearby, as well as a grocery store. There’s a golf course within walking distance, and the hotel is about a 10-minute drive to the beach and downtown Santa Barbara, where guests will find more shops, wineries, cafes, and restaurants. The hotel is about a 15-minute drive to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Rooms
Large, carpeted rooms with big TVs and DVD players
The Sandman Inn has spacious rooms with modern paint schemes, varying carpet colors, and inexpensive-looking furnishings. Rooms have 32-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and guests can borrow DVDs from the hotel’s vast library. All rooms have iPod docking stations, microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have small stand-in showers while others have shower/tub combinations.
Features
Two outdoor heated pools and a hot tub, a breakfast with large variety of items, and an extensive DVD library
The Sandman Inn has two separate outdoor heated pools with lounge chairs and one large hot tub. The breakfast includes a wide range of food items. The hotel has laundry facilities and a bright Internet corner with a computer and a printer. The DVD library has more than 500 DVDs for guests to borrow. There’s no fitness center, but the hotel has arranged a reduced rate at a nearby health club for guests. There's also free Wi-Fi throughout the property.