Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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Best Western Plus
8.4 (1068 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

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 1068 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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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean, safe place with a nice pool and hot tub. Friendly staff

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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adrienne • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
10
It was a great stay
Pros:

It was very clean and the staff was very nice and personable. The facilities were also great.

Cons:

Pillows could have been a bit softer.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Timo • family_with_children • de
3
Nicht gut
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Klappsofa, Toilette, Frühstück

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lev • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Setsuko • couple • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Greenstein • family_with_children • us
9
surprised for the better :)
Pros:

The room was really clean, aesthetic and bed are comfortable!

Cons:

I would like breakfast to extend to 10:30 :)
Also - would appreciate FRESH produce in the breakfast bufet ( there were oranges but its really out of season..). with that the selection was impressive.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Felix • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Charaine • solo_traveller • us
7
It was okay
Pros:

Air conditioner, bath,

Cons:

The hotel is not worth the price. Felt like a motel.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Charaine • couple • us
7
Didn’t feel like a hotel
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Room was too small. Price was too much for the room. Felt like a motel.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mann • family_with_children • us
4
Meh!
Pros:

The room was not worth the value!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • couple • us
8
Wonderful location beautiful landscape excellent pool spa and delicious breakfast. Buffet rooms were clean wonderful pro
Pros:

I loved the location and the amazing trees and plants and the Landscaping was absolutely gorgeous. The pool was nice and warm ; loved the hot tub. breakfast buffet was excellent and I like how you fluctuate between sausage and bacon every day. The breakfast Terrace and the ability to eat outdoors was very lovely and enjoyable..

Cons:

The only downside was I thought the rooms were a little too small and the beds were way too soft. I like a firm mattress..
I understand you guys are on well water and it’s not the properties fault but there was definitely that stench in the bathroom that was unpleasant coming up from the drain line in the tub. To mitigate that we just tried to spray air freshener.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Blanca • extended_group • us
5
No muy bueno
Pros:

Está bonito, por el precio creo que necesitan mejorar. Buena ubicación sin problemas de estacionamiento.

Cons:

Se tapó el toilet, y también se tapó el sink
El gancho para colgar las toallas en el shower, están súper mal puestos. Se caen en cuanto tomas la toalla, los colchones ya están muy usarías el cuánto es bonito, en definitiva necesitan mantenimiento. El desayuno creo que les falta poner más fruta fresca .

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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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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Gabriela • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Limited parking

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