Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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Best Western Plus
8.4 (1035 reviews)
5620 Calle Real , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-967-3200

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Nice pool
Cons:
Location may not suit all travelers
Some complaints about room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Most reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some noted issues.
Service
8.91
The staff received positive feedback for their helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
7.95
Mentioned as a good location for specific needs like UCSB, but not very touristic.
Room Quality
7.9
Generally comfortable rooms, but some issues like noise and size were reported.
Amenities
8.93
Guests appreciated the pool and breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.39
Various comments indicate reasonable pricing for the services and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Breakfast received high praise, though some expected more variety.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall, customers had a positive experience but noted some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:30

Property Description

Modern Amenities
The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offers a contemporary stay with a fitness centre, outdoor pool, and free WiFi in every room. Enjoy the convenience of a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine, all wrapped in luxurious white linens.

Delicious Dining
Start your day right with a complimentary American breakfast served daily amidst beautiful garden surroundings. For relaxation, unwind in the hot tub by the pool or bask in the sun on the terrace with comfortable lounge chairs.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short drive from downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach, this hotel is also close to popular attractions like the Santa Barbara Zoo and the airport. Book your stay at the Best Western Plus South Coast Inn for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1035 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
6
Felt like a motel in suburbia
Pros:

Check in and out was easy, breakfast onsite, and rooms with air conditioning

Cons:

My room was so humid and the tap and shower water had a rancid smell, plus the fridge smelled very strongly of vinegar and made my food taste bad. Lots of noise from people walking outside of the room and the room felt dated.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Stéphane • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Chambre confortable

Cons:

Wifi catastrophique
Petit déjeuner mauvais

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • extended_group • us
9
Awesome location to get to UCSB
Pros:

It was convenient and easy to get to uc Santa Barbara

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Limited parking

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Debora • couple • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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yamileht • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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ramirez • extended_group • us
10
Volvería a quedarme, está muy cerca de donde de todo
Pros:

Es muy lindo el hotel mucha área verde y muy limpio

Cons:

En realidad todo estaba bien

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
9
Beautiful motel
Pros:

This is a very pretty place to stay. The grounds and pool are amazing. The rooms are accessed directly from the parking lot which is convenient. The room is spacious with a big bathroom and a separate area for the beds.

Cons:

It was a fair distance from Santa Barbara.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rhondy • family_with_children • us
6
Ok... probably won't stay there again.
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Room. One of them has broken AC even after they "fixed" it the first time. Upon returned to the room, the AC still didn't blow cold air, and ended up without AC nor shirt the 1st night for the kiddos. They finally fixed the AC the next day.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
Really nice
Pros:

Everything was extremely good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Elijah • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

breakfast, room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Erhan Şükrü • family_with_children • tr
3
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Robinlkm • Friends getaway • Diboll, Texas
10
Centrally located and beautifully landscaped
Pros:

The room was an average hotel room. My friend said the AC was too noisy, but it cooled the room down so we didn't complain. It was quiet and the breakfast was good.

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Terence • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Cyra • couple • ch
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Aguilar • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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RunwiththisMama • Family
6
Decent but aging property, convenient location
Pros:

Have stayed here several times over the last couple of decades and can say it's seeing a bit of a decline. Still clean and conveniently located with a polite and diligent staff and beautiful outdoor space, but the rooms have not aged well and could use a refresh. The breakfast has become more modest and more typical of other non-plus BWs, and they don't appear to offer the once-popular wine/beer-and-cheese happy hours that helped this place stand out in the past. Still gets points for location adjacent to Calle Real shops and eateries and a short ride to UCSB and the airport.

2026-07-09 • via Tripadvisor