Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Hotel in Santa Barbara with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Best Western Plus Santa Barbara you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Live Oak Cafe, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Oak Park hotel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Upper State Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas Meat Mar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Zarape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
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.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yep, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

As of 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara on 29 July 2025 start from AU$323.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

The closest beach to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is Arroyo Burro Beach (3.7 km).

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have a pool?

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Best Western Plus Santa Barbara a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointed with this experience. Will not be staying here ever again. Overpriced for what you get. Our room felt stuffy and dirty like it had been years since anyone steam cleaned the carpets or window treatments. It smelled musty and gave my daughter severe allergies, on top of that it was noisy and somebody construction was going on in the middle of the night and no one slept well. Run away fast don’t waste time! I would ask for a refund but I doubt we would get it. It was awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice enough. The only issue I had was the bed was very uncomfortable. My back didn’t tolerate it very well and my husband and I both were being slid into the middle of the bed. Other than that it was fine and I would probably stay there again. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Shelburne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub, restaurant and bar and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny, Brambleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff service is great. My original booking was sold out . He gave me a free upgrade. Excellent room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Rita

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

6/10 Okay

Douglas, Carmel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice place overall, with a 'but.' Actually more an efficiency apartment than a hotel room, with a full, usable dinette and kitchen. The 'but' is that the AC didn't put out any cold air. The outside temperature was cool, and the room had good-sized windows that opened, and there was a ceiling fan, so we didn't suffer. The area was lovely -- almost any place in Santa Barbara is, and this was residential. Even with open windows, it was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay for work travel and leisure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place

Lovely place but the bar stayed open quite late so may not be a first choice for children. Although having the pool there was great for kids. Would definitely stay again though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay, pretty property and great room with a kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. Room was outdated but met our expectations for traveling as a family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant close, rooms clean, plenty of parking, very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bird place

Great location in the center of town, but not too close to noisy spots. It’s a good family friendly hotel. The room is comfortable and the birds are fun.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Carmel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elvia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill, Liberty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When there was an issues with the plumbing, the staff swapped us to a different room. The property has a pool and a restaurant attached. It’s in walking distance to the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness

Older hotel but clean

It’s an older hotel…our room opened to the outside😏 it was clean with comfortable beds. It does have one washer/dryer guest laundry, which I used. Nice front desk, but we could never get temperature control in room to work correctly. I woke at 1:30 with a stifling room. We had turned to cool , but somehow the unit put out heat. The room was small but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

zhiyong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times over the years. The room is challenged with lumpy bedding, old 1960’s louvered windows that allow cold air to infiltrate the living space (we stayed during a recent cold spell), our room was above a working garage for hotel maintenance. It’s an ok motel/hotel, for 2 nights, with tax, up over $400.00, given property challenges, not sure it’s of good enough value in all honesty. But, it’s Santa Barbara. I’d say spending $350 per night gets you next level of quality in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025