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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen) | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Cottage Health
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Poolside (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen Apartment With Full Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Poolside, Living Room, Full Kitchen, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room; Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers 122 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Best Western Plus Santa Barbara's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cottage Health. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Live Oak Cafe
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 7 minutes from Santa Barbara Zoo
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
Live Oak Cafe – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Live Oak Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 18 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible experience. A man looked through my bathroom window while I was inside undress, and when I reported it, the staff showed no urgency or concern for my safety. I was the one who had ask to be moved, and instead of making it right, they downgraded my room to an old and hot room. The next day the GM later offered some compensation, but the real issue was never about money it was about safety. I couldn’t sleep the first night, I felt unsafe the entire stay, and the night staff were rude and dismissive. For the amount I paid, this was unacceptable. I will never stay at a Best Western Plus again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Santee

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, everything you needed in a nice suburban neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The aviary is a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Huilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very big room with separate living room and dining area. Actually very similar to one-bed and two bedroom apartments. Check in and check out are a breeze process. Building is a bit on older side but is well kept. Within10 mins driive to major attrations in town. Overall good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Haruhisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t cancel my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was amazing 👏 i love it 😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and the desk staff is efficient and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very nice aesthetic place; the restaurant at the hotel is disgusting however
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a big issue with the AC not working and they didn’t give us any solutions until I had to contact Expedia. Staff was very unprofessional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bimal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & clutter free rooms. The pool was lukewarm yet refreshing temperature. Aviary was clean and it was a nice surprise to be able to admire all the finches in their home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem Whilst booking I was unsure about whether to stay here as Best Western do not have the best reputation in the UK. If only they were like this property. The rooms are spacious, clean with enormous, comfortable beds and facilities. From check in to check out, everything was simple and easy. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the grounds clean and tidy with outdoor spaces to meet and relax. I would 100% stay here again if I found myself in the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Los Angeles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can find parking right by your unit; bedrooms are nicely appointed- appreciate the separate rooms for the king and queen beds. Kitchen was awesome. Not walkable to main streets with restaurants but the restaurant onsite had good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice enough but quite dark. There was some construction on or next to the hotel. The breakfast could have been a bit better. Pancake machine did not operate properly and "scrambled" eggs were just one block of cooked eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025