Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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Best Western Plus
7.9 (862 reviews)
5620 Calle Real , Goleta , 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:
Pool and hot tub praised repeatedly
Friendly, helpful staff
Convenient location for Santa Barbara/UCSB/airport
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Attractive grounds and landscaping
Breakfast buffet/terrace enjoyed by several guests
Cons:
Rooms often described as small or motel-like; beds too soft for some
Bathroom drain/rancid odors and humidity issues reported
Inconsistent breakfast quality; lack of fresh fruit and limited seating
Maintenance problems (clogged toilets/sinks, poor towel quality)
Some guests felt price did not match room quality
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Rooms frequently described as clean in multiple languages, but several guests reported bathroom drain odors, towel quality issues and occasional maintenance-related cleanliness concerns.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and personable; check-in/out noted as easy and staff interactions are a consistent positive.
Location
8.8
Many guests highlight the convenient location for Santa Barbara, UCSB and the airport; a few note it is a fair distance from some Santa Barbara points.
Room Quality
6.8
Multiple complaints about small rooms, overly soft beds, dated/motel feel, humidity and occasional odors or plumbing issues; some guests did find rooms spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
Pool, hot tub and grounds/landscaping are frequently praised and considered a major asset; parking is sometimes limited.
Value for Money
7
Mixed impressions: some guests call it reasonably priced while others feel the room quality and maintenance issues make it overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast is polarizing — several guests loved the buffet and outdoor terrace, while others cited poor egg quality, limited fresh fruit and constrained seating.
Overall Experience
7.8
Generally positive due to location, pool, grounds and helpful staff, but dampened by room size/quality, odors and maintenance issues for a subset of guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

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

7.9
Based on 862 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Rich • couple • us
6
Pros:

Pool and hot tub

Cons:

Poor quality towels in the room.
Breakfast eggs were poor quality

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Good location reasonably priced.
Pros:

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Simona • extended_group • it
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
6
Fine for one night and close the the airport
Pros:

Pool , breakfast

Cons:

Seems like it’s housing for local construction workers

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was great

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Luis Jorge • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Los cuartos estaban limpios

Cons:

Todo estaba bien no tengo nada qué opinar

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

El lugar

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • solo_traveller • pf
9
Agréable pour un passage.
Pros:

La proximité avec Santa Barbara a un prix raisonnable.

Cons:

Le nombre de tables pour le petit déjeuner est limité.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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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