Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Hotels
Best Western Plus
7.8 (239 reviews)
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, California, 93105 , Santa Barbara , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Firepit
Fireplace in lobby
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Safety concerns with other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, particularly in the pool and jacuzzi area.
Service
8.6
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.64
The hotel is situated in a great area with access to shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.09
Rooms were described as clean and accommodating, but some areas need updates.
Amenities
7.62
Amenities like the pool and hot tub received mixed feedback; overall the hotel offers reasonable facilities.
Value for Money
8.08
The hotel provides reasonable pricing for the stay and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast options were well-received, though some mentioned limited choices.
Overall Experience
7.6
Overall experience mixed with satisfaction in some areas but concerns in others, such as safety.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:20

Property Description

Discover a serene oasis at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Santa Barbara.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind in one of our two outdoor swimming pools or energize yourself in the fully-equipped fitness center, catering to both leisure and active guests.

Dining & Room Service
Savor delectable dishes at our on-site Treehouse Restaurant or indulge in the privacy of your room with convenient room service options available for lunch or dinner.

Event & Business Facilities
Whether planning a conference, meeting, or social gathering, utilize our expansive 3,000 square feet of conference space and 24-hour business center to ensure your event is a success.

Choose Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn for your stay in Santa Barbara and experience true relaxation—book your getaway today!

Important information:

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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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: Yes
  • 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

7.8
Based on 239 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Linda
8
Pros:

Difficult to find and the beds were very hard. Breakfast was excellent!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Falyn
8
Pros:

It was a great stay for the weekend

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Patricia
4
Pros:

Staff was not friendly had to ask for towels room wasn’t prepared no pillows on second bed. He just wasn’t a friendly feel about it at all. Went to have breakfast the next day and there was no room to have breakfast. I just wasn’t impressed.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Ledke partner
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and great breakfast. Bedroom met my expectations. Lobby area could need some modernization but overall facilities were in good condition. Had shops and food options nearby by and walkable.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Chris
10
Pros:

Mall across street, Target and tourist shops nearby

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
S
Samantha family_with_children
8
Pros:

Great new upgraded rooms.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Allison
10
Very nice and comfy
Pros:

The room looked newly remodeled and was very nice. The bed and pillows were super comfortable! Nice view into the courtyard and quiet. Ample parking!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Pros:

Yes

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Jennifer
8
Pros:

Staff was friendly, rooms

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
S
Savanna family
10
Pros:

Parking can be rough, cemetery legit backs right up to the back of the property. The property overall is nice. The breakfast was good, but limited seating in dining area. Loved the lemon and marble cake slices. Staff were really nice. Pool/ jacuzzi needs cleaning, something stabbed my foot in the jacuzzi.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
M
Michael family
8
Pros:

Yes there are many shots and restaurants nearby pretty much across the street from the hotel

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zhongdi
8
Pros:

Clean room

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
B
Bryan
8
clean and great location
Pros:

i booked here several times over the last few months for my crew. they loved it.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
B
Brenda partner
10
Pros:

This is a great property with wonderful staff and two nice pools and hot tubs. The hot breakfast is one of the best ones we have had while traveling. Everyone is helpful and makes it an extra special stay. The area around the hotel is in the best part of Santa Barbara and has great shopping and restaurants just down the street.

Love this place!

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Jill
8
Good location
Pros:

Our room appeared to be newly renovated, but not 100% (ie: not all lighting and doors were upgraded). The hotel staff are welcoming and nice. It’s in a great location on State St … the mall is across the street with a Starbucks. Target is within walking distance and it’s a short drive to the Promenade. There are several restaurants that could be walked to as well. It’s quiet and peaceful. The pool area is small and they only have a few chaise lounge chairs. Some people brought their own chairs and set them up in the grassy area by the pool/hot tub.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
K
Kelly
10
Pros:

Did not know it was next to a cemetery and bathroom was dirty

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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AnaMaria
6
A bed
Pros:

We essentially just needed a safe place to sleep during our weekend trip and this was it. The room was not available when we checked in and we had to wait almot half an hour to be let in. Room was small but enough for what we needed. Pool was nice to dip our toes in at 11pm. Did not use any other amenities or have breakfast.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Jose partner
2
Pros:

We have stayed a couple of times here before, however never again!
The Hotel allowed a group of men to drink and get drunk in the parking lot! these men looked very shady they had no shirts on, had gang tattoos all over their body, they were loud until late in the evening.
Beware people, especially if you plan to stay with your family. Honestly, we did not bring it to the attention of the hotel personnel because the men were intimidating.
We were there for work, and in this hotel, there is a lot of men that are in town for construction work. bottom line is we will never go back, and we do not recommend this hotel.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
A
Angelou partner
10
Pros:

Clean room, accommodating, very pet friendly, quiet, spacious, comfortable bed, large fridge

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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jody partner
10
Pros:

The outside park like area was wonderful!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee