Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Garden
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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 a 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 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Harbor and 7 minutes from Santa Barbara Zoo
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 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.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1015 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a little noisy with thin wallls… could hear when neighbor was in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Zoha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old outdated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful stay. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

minoo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay, room larger than expected, great location. Restaurant on site had innovative menu, delicious pancakes! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamala

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stuffy room, window opening onto the walkway, loud portable AC. Felt like staying at a cheap motel. Beds were fine though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Farshid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Older but clean rooms, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, near Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Clean room, thick carpet, but coffee maker didn’t work, and they replaced it immediately. Clise and free parking. Great for medcation (haha).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teofila, Burbank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was very easy and staff was welcoming. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT STAY AS ALWAYS,THI OUR SPOT WHEN VISITING SB
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a terrible chemical smell in the room that an air filter placed inside near the window wasn't fixing. The jacuzzi looked like something you'd find at a dilapidated Motel 6. The people working there though were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and very helpful. The restaurant food was delicious and the staff there great. All in all it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. The restaurant was incredibly good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

María P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025