Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Queen sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara with 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center
This hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn offers 68 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and complimentary weekday newspapers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Upper State Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the family restaurant
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Harbor and 7 minutes from Stearns Wharf
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 3000 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel.

Treehouse Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Treehouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, comfortable and reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is under construction and very noisy during the day. And the people in the room next to ours were also very noisy at night - the rooms have no sound insulation between them. Will never stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and pillows were comfortable, and the facilities were adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Shouwang

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruishan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while in SB
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sucked

It was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful newly remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Met all my needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very enjoyable location and pretty hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jose A

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
There was a serious security and safety issue during our recent stay. Their WiFi was down so they couldn’t give us our own key to open our room. We had to ask the front desk to open the door for us whenever we wanted to get back into the room. When we requested our room to be unlocked at the front desk, the door was opened before we even had a chance to park on Saturday evening. As we approached, we saw an unidentified individual—a young Asian boy—leaving our room. Additionally, our dog ran outside, and no staff members attempted to stop him. We had to rush out of our car to retrieve him, which was both stressful and dangerous. This incident raises several serious concerns: * We had no way of knowing whether someone entered our room before we arrived. * Regardless of any system issues, it is completely unacceptable and unsafe to unlock a guest’s room without verifying their identity. * If pets are allowed at this hotel, there should be additional precautions in place to prevent incidents like this. We are deeply disappointed by this lack of security. When we brought this to the start members attention, we were told to wait to speak to a manager on Monday. When we tried to speak to the manager on Monday they said they still weren’t at the property and there were no actions taken to address our concerns. Needless to say, we will not be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unable to reach front desk when call was disconnected tried several times. No key wifi down had to find someone to get into room each time. No receipt at front desk, said would rec still don’t have . Bad over all ! Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, RIDGECREST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and spacious rooms for the price. Water pressure in the shower could of been better though and the agent in the morning was kind of rude, but the agent that checked us in later was amazing. Other than that I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Santa Barbara

Wonderful place to stay! Quiet, comfy and conveniently located! Easy to find, amazing parking! Easiest check in I have ever had! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing and we really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel worked for what we needed. While the parking was convenient and the room was clean, the location of the room was quite different on the second floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025