Humidity and quite strong smell of humidity in the room The noise of the cars, but it's normal since we're close to the freeway

Nice contacts with the staff, ready to help and make our stay as nice as possible. Thank you to them !

Stayed in August 2025

the AC unit was incredibly loud. It was like as loud as a gas generator. If you are sensitive to sound then you will definitely near ear plugs. Also, the bed was very stiff / squeaky.

room was clean, most affordable option near santa barbara for the weekend

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was sparse and in tight spaces, decor is tired and bed was uncomfortable

Well located for main highway, beaches and Santa Barbera

Stayed in August 2025

The only downside is that the price of this motel is ridiculous, and this was the cheapest place to stay, even booking 4 months in advance. $218 (incl taxes) for one night. I just wish there were more affordable places to stay in the area.

This hotel is your basic motel, and our room was clean and quiet on the first floor. Staff was nice, and there was parking available, even after coming back late after a concert in SB. Based on the other reviews, we were worried that we wouldn't have a spot to park when we came back, but it was fine!

Stayed in August 2025

I don’t care for the plexiglass at the check in. I could not hear the receptionist speak at all. I had to ask her to repeat herself more than once.

The room was nice a quiet. Air conditioner a little too loud. Shower stall excellent. Bathroom clean and roomy.

Stayed in August 2025

The pool area was still being worked on (for a while now)

Good location for me

Stayed in August 2025

Next to freeway

Spacious room & shower.

Stayed in August 2025

A little noisy

Room was good, regular Inn/motel room

Stayed in August 2025

Pool is under construction, ac was so loud and cycled very often, upstairs guests had 4 kids in the room sounding like they were playing soccer and kicking/ bouncing a ball constantly. We had a better experience in the past.

Room was clean, price was fair.

Stayed in August 2025

Construction workers taking over the parking lot, smoking pot, and being waken up at 6:00 am when they are leaving in the morning.They seem to be gone by the weekend.

This is a charming beachy motel.

Stayed in August 2025

The lady that help me check in , she was not polite and she was like in a bad mood.

It was ok for the price

Stayed in August 2025

The dryer - really the only thing I could say needs improvement.

I love the family style owner. Yes you could go next store to the motel 8, I am grateful I choose Sandyland Reef!

Stayed in August 2025

I enjoyed my stay and would stay again for sure. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room and lotsa character. They take very good care of the property and were updating their pool when I stayed.

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was a little tight

Clean and convenient

Stayed in July 2025

THE STAFF ( JUNIOR) KNEW ME FROM PAST STAYS & CHECKED ME IN FAST. THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. THE LOCATION IS THE BEST PART IS CARPINTERIA IS MUCH FRIENDLIER THAN SNOBBY SANTA BARBARA.!

Stayed in July 2025

The value which we pay for this hotel was ok. It was quite clean, the bed was comfy. Little bit outside of everywhere but for one quick nigh it was fine. I like the option of laundry - we appreciate it.

Stayed in July 2025

Sink in room 214 broken

Location

Stayed in July 2025

The location is a little far from our destination especially with traffic. Otherwise it was good

The property is small but very cozy and safe. This was our 3rd time staying there.

Stayed in June 2025

Location. To far from town.

There was none.

Stayed in July 2025

the pool was not working last year we were here. Still under construction. I thought it would be completed a year later. I know it was more expensive during the July 4 holiday weekend but it would have been nice to use the pool and jacuzzi as amenities. The towels could be bigger in the bathroom.

ice machine, clean room

Stayed in July 2025

the pool has been under construction for 6+ months, and coffee is usually not ready by 6am like they advertise, parking is tight and limited

Affordable and overall fairly clean. the afternoon staff is great

Stayed in July 2025

When I checked in, the receptionist at 7 pm said he is on a break so I cannot check in. This is the first time I checked into a hotel where I have to wait 30 minutes because the receptionist is on a break. Horrible experience as I was tired and needed a room to rest.

Room is clean. There is a refrigerator which I really like when staying in an inn. They also have an ice machine which is so awesome. They also have a washer/dryer which I did not use but great to have.

Stayed in July 2025

FRIDGE NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED AS THE FREEZER SECTION IS ALL FULL OF BUILT UP ICE. POOR MAINTENANCE

EASY CHECK IN

Stayed in July 2025

Older than expected, no coffee maker in room, will bring our own next time. nice for overnight stay.

Room was clean, little older than expected, quiet, allowed early checkin was appreciated, will return next time through Carp.

Stayed in June 2025