Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsSandpiper Lodge
Both Franciscan Inn & Suites and Sandpiper Lodge are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Franciscan Inn & Suites scores slightly higher than Sandpiper Lodge. Franciscan Inn & Suites comes in at 74 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
Franciscan Inn & Suites
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Gayot
 Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 
 "The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
 "Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
 "A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property." 
 "The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families." 
Sandpiper Lodge
 Oyster
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $78/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 
 Budget
 "The 74-room Sandpiper Lodge is a two-pearl budget motel with reasonable rates for Santa Barbara." Full review