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About the Hotel

421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Near the beach
Great
8.2
8.3
/10
3.9
3.8
/5

Offering a sun terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara is located in an entertainment district, merely a 5-minute walk from Chromatic Gate. Featuring 12 rooms with views of the courtyard, the inn is 2.2 km from the Stearns Wharf.

Location

This 4-star hotel is a 10-minute ride from the Old Mission Santa Barbara and just near Cabrillo and Milpas bus stop. The Santa Barbara Zoo is within a 700-metre distance of the Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection, and the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is 3.3 km away.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Cabrillo Park, located about 5 minutes' walk away. For sport lovers this accommodation offers proximity to Peabody Stadium, which is 2.5 km away.

The smoke-free Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection is situated near Santa Barbara Amtrak train station, 2.5 km away.

Rooms

The rooms include climate control, along with such modern comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms, fitted with a separate toilet and a shower, also provide guests with hair dryers and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

Located in the immediate vicinity of Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, the restaurant Convivo Restaurant and Bar offers a Mediterranean menu.

Leisure & Business

This Santa Barbara hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool. A range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing are offered on the premises.

Must-do experiences

  • Take a sunset stroll at Stearns Wharf for stunning ocean views.
  • Savor fish tacos at The Lure Fish House for a local favorite.
  • Visit the Santa Barbara Farmer's Market on Saturday morning.
  • Explore the art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art downtown.
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Queen Room Pool View Kitchen
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Pool view
Shower
Heating
Queen Room Sea View
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
King Room Sea View Upstairs
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
Double Queen Room Pool View
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Pool view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Location

421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
Nearby
800 E Cabrillo Blvd
The Cabrillo Ball Park
900 ft
Beach
East Beach
2000 ft
Restaurants
Marbella
1300 ft
1111 E Cabrillo Blvd Hyatt Hotel Santa Barbara
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Barbara29 min  ·  1.5 mi
Airports
Santa Barbara (SBA)34 min  ·  13.8 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco (iza)76 min  ·  31.4 mi
Train
Santa Barbara Amtrak23 min  ·  1.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-22:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
12
Former name
blue sands inn

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 303 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
75%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 327 reviews
4.5/5
based on 277 reviews
8.2/10
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