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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
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A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
Exterior
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • 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
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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and wooden flooring.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

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A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV stand.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV stand.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

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
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with sheer curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a bench, and a window with sheer curtains.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a wall with artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

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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
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Upper State Street and a few minutes from Mission Santa Barbara
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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 640 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and convenient restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Live Oak Cafe which is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice and roomy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice settings with an attached restaurant for breakfast and bar. The staff was very friendly. Parking was free and very easy, a rare feature in a place close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great location and amazing AC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was perfect! Staff were amazing, great team. The room was super clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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
Verified

8/10 Good

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean beds comfortable but the parking is horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritsa

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was heated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking great. Room great. Quiet. Centerslly located without being on a Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpfull. Early check in was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Farshid

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

10/10 Excellent

LUANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have a lot of time to utilize the facilities, but they looked amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place in this area. Every time no exceptions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff were very courteous. Bird sanctuary was adorable. Comfy pillows. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location; it’s right a couple of blocks from 101; few blocks from Downtown and a 4 blocks from Santa Barbara Mission. Hotel Building it’s an old school Spain type of look. Supper cool. Super clean Room with crisp sheets Daily. Full kitchen and a dining table. Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milton

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable! But the pillows were like trying to sleep on a rock! I have the worst stiff neck! Bathroom is so small you can sit on the toilet and brush your teeth at the same time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bambi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here whenever I come to Santa Barbara. It feels safe and is pretty. The Live Oak Cafe on site is convenient and serves simple, delicious meals. What I like more than anything else is how friendly and helpful the hotel staff are. As a single traveler, the hotel feels welcoming and secure because of the staff. I also love to walk in the neighborhood, often to a nearby park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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