Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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Best Western Plus
8.2 (2959 reviews)
2220 Bath Street , Santa Barbara , US
+1 805-682-7277

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms and pool
Friendly, helpful staff / easy check-in
Comfortable, large beds and rooms
On-site Live Oak Cafe (positively reviewed)
Convenient parking and generally good location
Upgrades available (kitchen/terrace) for some guests
Cons:
Room quality: dated furnishings and A/C problems
Limited or crowded parking at times
Thin walls / noise between rooms
Stairs/no elevator making access difficult for some
Occasional mold or plastic odors reported in rooms
Pricey for some guests; value expectations not always met
Minor maintenance issues (door difficulty, water pressure)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests praised clean rooms, pools and quiet facility; a few mentions of mold or odd plastic smell in isolated rooms but overall cleanliness is frequently commended.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive (easy check-in, moved guests for AC issues, attentive cafe staff); service is a clear strength.
Location
8.6
Generally described as a good location, close to events and convenient parking; a few guests noted it is slightly farther from town than expected.
Room Quality
6.5
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms reported, but several comments note dated furnishings, A/C problems (limited/no AC in bedroom or unadjustable), occasional odors (mold/plastic) and some room access issues (stairs, difficult door).
Amenities
8.9
Strong amenities for the property tier: well-liked swimming pool, on-site cafe (Live Oak Cafe), available parking and occasional upgraded rooms with kitchens; parking can be crowded at times.
Value for Money
6.6
Mixed signals: several guests felt it was good value or would return, but others expected more for the price or called it a bit pricey—value perceived as below overall strengths.
Food and Beverage
8.5
On-site cafe received positive mentions (guests ate there multiple times and praised attentive staff); no major dining complaints reported.
Overall Experience
8.7
Many guests would recommend or return, noting restful, quiet stays and good service; issues (A/C, dated rooms, occasional odors) temper an otherwise positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

Property Description

Location and Amenities
This Santa Barbara, California hotel is just 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf, offering a prime spot by the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, cable TV, a heated outdoor pool, and hot tub during their stay.

Comfortable Rooms
Rooms at the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara are well-equipped with mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, ironing facilities, and hairdryers. Fresh fruit is provided daily, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay for guests.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary delight at the on-site Live Oak Café, serving meals made from local produce, seafood, wine, and craft beer. With a full room-service menu, guests can enjoy delicious dishes in the comfort of their room.

Book your stay at the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara for a memorable and relaxing experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

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

8.2
Based on 2959 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Andreas • family_with_children • de
9
Sehr empfehlenswertes Hotel
Pros:

Ein sehr schönes, sauberes Hotel, nettes Personal. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns der hoteleigene Swimmingpool. Parkplatz direkt vor dem Hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Idan • couple • il
9
Pros:

החדר מרווח ונוח, היה נעים לשהייה.

Cons:

היינו בקומה עליונה ללא מעלית, היה צריך להרים את המזוודות במדרגות לבד.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Evelia • solo_traveller • mx
9
Pros:

I liked the nice clean rooms. ✨

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Bozidar • family_with_children • hr
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
5
Cons:

Not enough parking and the walls were so thin you could hear the tv from the next room over our tv.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • de
10
Pech mit dem Wetter. Ansonsten super!
Pros:

Wir haben ein Upgrade fürs Townhouse bekommen. Mit Treppe nach oben und kleiner Terrasse.

Cons:

Etwas in die Jahre gekommene Einrichtung, aber das ist ein bisschen der „Best Western“-Stil, habe ich den Eindruck. Es hat aber auch etwas Charmantes. Einen gewissen 70er/80er Jahre Flair.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Luiz • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Yang® • solo_traveller • cn
8
Pros:

地理位置好，停车方便。

Cons:

无

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Monique • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Close to our event, quite, well kept property. Easy check in, very friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyed the Live Oak Cafe on the property. Ate there 3 times while staying, once again, friendly attentive wait staff! Would definitely recommend and would stay there again!

Cons:

Parking was a little crowded, but the Santa Barbara area is the same way pretty much.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Donia • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Piscine

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • us
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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justin • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Clean pool, clean comfortable beds.

Cons:

A little pricey, but our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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shlomo • couple • il
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
7
Great - but a little out of town
Pros:

Comfy bed and clean room

Cons:

Further from town than we expected

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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LIAM • extended_group • ie
10
Refreshing
Pros:

The hotel was clean, comfortable and very quiet. Had a very restful night and would definitely stay again and would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to anyone

Cons:

Clean and quiet

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • de
1
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Nadja • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Very nice hotel offering all needed services.

Cons:

Couldn’t find a shower before using the pool.

Room is rather „old“

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • br
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Charisios • couple • gr
8
Pros:

Άνετο με όλες τις παροχές.

Cons:

Υπήρχε μια περίεργη μυρωδιά πλαστικού στο δωμάτιο

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee