Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara DowntownvsSandpiper Lodge
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown scores marginally higher than Sandpiper Lodge. La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown comes in at #37 in Santa Barbara with approval from 1 publications like Oyster.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
 Oyster
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 
From $97/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Fitness Center
 - Family Friendly
 
 Mid-Range
 "This mid-range, 70-room hotel is reminiscent of another era." Full review
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