Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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Best Western Plus
8.4 (971 reviews)
5620 Calle Real , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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 971 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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Amber • family_with_children • us
2
Cons:

The rooms smell like sewage.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Aynura • family_with_children • us
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jo-Ann • extended_group • us
8
nice place to rest
Pros:

close to ucsb

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Bishoy • couple • us
2
Not comfou
Pros:

As a start there was this weird noise in my room from machine located above it, room 222… I couldn’t switch rooms bec it was fully occupied.. staff not that friendly.. the receptionist told us breakfast is from 7-10 and we took his word for it.. then figured during weekdays until 9 not 10 and we missed our breakfast.. we should have verified

Cons:

I didn’t sleep that night

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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CAROLINE • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Très grande chambre, très propre. Parking gratuit. Petit déjeuner très complet.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Rosedaliz • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Roman • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Good hotel, good varied breakfast, I also liked that the hotel has a jacuzzi and a warm pool, I recommend visiting this hotel.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • extended_group • us
10
Great stay and cheap price.
Pros:

I loved how welcoming and caring the staff was . I also loved that they were informative and explained the times of the facilities being open and available and where to find them . This includes the pool, laundry room, etc.

Cons:

Nothing . Everything was beautiful and great!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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changjian • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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XIAOGANG • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Raul • solo_traveller • us
3
Had Asthama all night from amount of dust in the AC
Pros:

I was disappointed the room was very dirty and I even got towels with some brown substance.

Cons:

It was very dirty carpet had rubber bands and ac was horrible.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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JOCELYN • couple • us
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette Winchell • extended_group • us
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
Awesome stay.
Pros:

Rooms super comfortable. Quiet, love the location.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee