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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette
Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers 122 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Best Western Plus Santa Barbara's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Live Oak Cafe
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 6 minutes from Stearns Wharf
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
Live Oak Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Live Oak Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 13 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 18 per person

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 13 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 Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

GREG

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sajid, SIMI VALLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Construction noise was unavoivable. Work at the hotel. Had to complain to the front desk. However, they addressed promptly. Just a bit inconvenient. The property itself is a bit old. Restrooms could use updated fittings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karenmary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanyisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very hospitable, professional and very friendly! Lovely place very clean and not overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On a recent visit to Santa Barbara, we stayed at this moderately priced hotel and were pleasantly surprised by what a great experience it was. The staff were helpful, friendly, and responsive. The facility and grounds are impeccably kept up and clean. Having free on-site parking was a special treat if you travel often to SB - we usually stay downtown, where there are always parking and valet charges.The location is mostly residential, so quiet, but still close to the center city and all the fun (although maybe not walking distance). A couple of things to be aware of: 1) there is no elevator, so if you have mobility issues, request a first floor room, and 2) there is not regular room housekeeping unless you request it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room renovations to some of the units--modern and streamlined, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a very old property and we felt that cleanliness was not on a level that we were expecting it to be. It may be due to age of the buildings. The room we stayed was felt to be cleaned by the housekeeping staff,but there was a smell in the rooms and it was not comfortable for us. The carpets were very old and dull. However, the staff were friendly and pleasant. The location is convenient for downtown SB and the beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Palak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great location, walkable (if you are up to 1 mile to 1.5 mile walks each way) to food. It felt very safe and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The internet was awesome and the location offered a pool, hot tub and restaurant on site. Although we did not use the pool, hot tub or restaurant, it was obvious they were well used by other guests. The room had all the requests we asked for (downstairs due to lack of an elevator and a bathtub). The bed was very comfortable too! Cons: No elevator for upstairs rooms, rather noisy due to how large the facility is, and the shower head was rather low for my 6 foot tall husband. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Herminio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a one night stay not worth $300, guests were arguing outside my room, guest above me were jumping on floor, guest next to me had tv on all night and guests on other side were pounding on wall. Safety was a concern and I got no sleep. Hotel management was made aware. Worst stay at a hotel.’
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful place. Perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tien

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hardik

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst experience

We booked a room with 2 queen beds and weren’t provided with queen size beds The air conditioning wasn’t working in our room for the entire stay only the heater was working on informing the management we were provided with an extra table fan . Didn’t expect from such a reputable brand Never coming back and don’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artie

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the birds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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