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Best Western Plus Big America

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Maria

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Enjoy meals in a spacious restaurant with a communal dining table and individual booths, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable chair.
Welcome to Big America, where a modern design and lush landscaping create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, desk, office chair, kitchenette, microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
Welcome to the reception area, where guests can check in and access the property's amenities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1725 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Boomers! Santa Maria
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Marian Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria Fairpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable chair.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, TV, and comfortable armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a chair by the window.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, nightstand, desk, and window with sheer curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, desk, office chair, kitchenette, microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

Relax in a comfortable room with a flat-screen TV, patterned armchair, and a neatly made bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Relax in comfort with a bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient office space.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Two beds with white bedspreads and throw blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient microwave.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Maria

Heart of Santa Maria.Your stay at this Santa Maria hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Civic Theatre and Rancho Bowl. Boomers! Santa Maria and Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rancho Bowl - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boomers! Santa Maria - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marian Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Maria Fairpark - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Take Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Picosita Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Big America

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Maria
Best Western Plus Big America offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Event space at this hotel measures 560 square feet (52 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Big America. Self parking is free.

This Santa Maria hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 560 sq ft of conference space
  • 52 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Big America offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Big America Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, spacious rooms with microwave, fridge, coffee maker. Loved that the restroom had a separate vanity with bench and the shower had excellent water pressure. Comfortable bed with nice quality linens...except the pillow was a bit fat for me. A good value. I would stay there again. :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Comforter bed was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIRIDIANA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HAD A NICE ATTITUDE . THE YOUG LADY OF THE BREAKFAST SERVICE WAS RELLY NICE THE OLDER LADY WAS VER HELPFUL BUT HAS A MORE ROUGH APPROACH. ROOM WAS IN GENERAL CLEAN HOWEVER ONE OD THE BED SHEER HAD A STAIN AND, MY SON WALK BAREFOOT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE BOTTOM OF HIS FEET WERE BALCK AS IF HE HAD WAL OUTSIDE CARPET NEEDS SOME CLEANING AND A BETTER VACUUMING SINCE THERE WERE SOME PEANUTS UNDER THE BED AREA. IN GENRAL A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Front desk staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very large, but was a little rundown and there was a lot of outside noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

Meh. Don’t like all the day laborers in the lot

Business trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
The breakfast spread was wonderful and all very fresh. Also, the food supplies were very well kept up and very clean. I like that there is a restroom available close to by the breakfast area and you don’t have to rush all the way back to your room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franceska

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

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom was kind of gross and the walls were sticky. Property in need of remodel. There were guys partying outside our room most of the night the first night there. It was just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Cindy is a great employee that goes above an beyond to help you an make your stay pleasant thankful for her help
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming and informative. The room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room was clean and nice, and the parking lot felt safe. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025