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The Sandman

3 star hotel
Kids stay free
8.2/10 Very Good
(1965 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (30)

About the hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a poolside bar. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Located in Santa Rosa, The Sandman is near the airport. Railroad Square Historic District and Luther Burbank Home and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens and Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Redwood Empire Ice Arena and Scandia Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi

Food and drink

1 poolside bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free continental breakfast available 6:00 am–9:00 am on weekdays and 7:00 am–10:00 am on weekends

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Pool hoist on site
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas

Conveniences

Vending machine

More

Renovated entire property - december 2016

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
95 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

30 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

47%

4 star reviews

10%

3 star reviews

3%

2 star reviews

23%

1 star reviews

17%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about The Sandman

Showing 1 - 10 of 30 reviews

Latest reviews (30)

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Justin

21 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

We asked for wash cloths and they gave us hand towels. For a family of four they gave us 2 sets of bath towels. We watched the bartender at the pool call for pool towels more than once and they never came. The toilet paper roll in our room was hanging off the wall forming a whole in the drywall. The blinds were ineffective in blocking the sun out in the morning. The ceiling in the shower had pink mold. The fire pits ran out of propane and we were told that they didn’t have any to replace them and the maintenance man had already gone home. Really a bummer the service was lacking because the bartender was great, pool and fire pits were fun, and the overall decor is really cute. Hopefully they will improve.
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Isis

18 May 2024 - 19 May 2024
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Rooms are beautiful and clean, the pool is heated and swimmable year round ❤️ Perfect for families or a getaway
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Stephanie

17 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Adorable motel! Was super comfortable for our family of 5! Enjoyed the pool for a bit in the evening as well.
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Makeida

11 May 2024 - 12 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

My family & I stayed there for one night while visiting the area .After checking in , we headed to our room but opened the door to find a couple standing there already . Apparently there was some kinda mixup but after heading back to the reception area , the gentleman who originally checked us in was very helpful and even offered us a partial refund for the inconvenience . That was very kind of him & appreciated after our long drive from the Central Valley . Our room was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay . Breakfast was pretty limited probably because there were so many people booked in that weekend . You get your breakfast and you’ll have to look around outside for a place to sit so maybe go early . Overall I like the decor and the staff are very friendly . Will be back next time to try out the pool and other facilities if ever around the area again in the summer 🙂
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Amanda

10 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

I was checked into someone else’s room where 4 teenage boys were getting into bed for the evening. I was super freaked out and they were scared as well since I had been sent to their room and opened the door. I spoke to the receptionist and he kept telling me it was a computer glitch, not his fault or issue for me to be upset about. then they put me in a new room and told me to speak with a manager in the morning for a refund request. I spoke with the manager and he told me he would send a refund if Expedia lets him push it through but that I will likely have to speak with Expedia myself. Overall it was a bad experience and I would not recommend . I am thankful that the kids were okay and that I didn’t walk in on someone dangerous or vice versa. The situation was very frustrating and potentially very dangerous
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Charalambos

10 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Nice and clean motel. The staff was nice at the reception and bartender were all friendly and professional. Breakfast was short of a disaster as the item selection was poor at best, there was limited space and the person in charge was in the kitchen not restocking or being helpful at all. Also, when asked to call the front desk and ask for pool towels she replied “no,” but at that point I wasn’t sure if even she spoke English or what she was doing there. The swimming pool was a little crowded filled with noisy kids diving and screaming and the jacuzzi was worse and not a place to relax. The towel rack wasn’t stocked well. Overall, close to being a sweet nice place but need some improvements. Although the area seems safe there is not much around yet the Vietnamese restaurant has excellent and service and really good food. There are also 2-3 restaurants within walking distance that were recommended. I will give The Sandman another chance.
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Gina

20 Mar 2024 - 22 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

It was very clean, well appointed and kitchen area had everything we needed, even a tea pot. Evan (I think his name is) at front desk very friendly and efficient checked us in. Will definitely stay again when we visit family in Santa Rosa. It looked very inviting but didn't have time to enjoy the gym and pool but will plan to stay longer next time!
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Chris

15 Mar 2024 - 16 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was really nice. Saul the bartender was extremely friendly and just made us feel extremely welcomed! He was very sweet with my children, which is hard to come by nowadays. What a great employee you have. Chris and Monique Lagomarsino
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Tamara

9 Feb 2024 - 11 Feb 2024
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

We travel with our fur baby and have always been welcome at the Sandman. The rooms are clean, comfortable and quiet. Excellent and friendly staff. This is where we stay when visiting Santa Rosa area.
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Shannon

23 Nov 2023 - 24 Nov 2023
reviewed on orbitz

3 out of 5 stars

My family and I stayed in the "Family Suite" which is one king bed plus a set of bunk beds. The bunk beds are metal, and every time one of our kids moved in their sleep the bunk beds squeaked, waking me and my husband up repeatedly. The bunk beds and the king bed are about three feet apart, so there is no hiding from the squeaking. The room was very clean and comfortable other than the awful night's sleep. The continental breakfast is also pretty sad. Bagels, sugary cereal bars and weak coffee.
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