Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oak Park stay.With a stay at this Oak Park hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of Mission Santa Barbara. Upper State Street and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper State Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arlington Theater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. 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 center 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 center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available

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.
  • 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.

  • 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 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. 639 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Our room was immaculate and very comfortable. It looks like a newly remodeled and painted room. Love the wood beamed ceilings and well laid out bathroom. I would highly recommend this Best Western. plus there is an excellent restaurant just walking steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amit

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chandrahasan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and professional staff, shout out in particular to the housekeeping staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

We had a fabulous stay!!! And we love the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Weekend to get away

Beautifully remodeled hotel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

This is a great place to stay if you have a loved one at cottage Hospital. I was able to walk from the hotel to the hospital within minutes. I could also walk to the Live Oak Café to have dinner. I never had to pay for parking because I never had to move my car. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looks recently renovated. Very clean and modern looking. Rooms serviced daily without having to request, which seems to be rare these days. Quiet. Ample free parking. Nice lobby area. Only downside was the internet which kept dropping me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bar was stocked, patio small but very nice exposure, room clean as a whistle......dark rug poor choice in renovation but otherwise great. Parking easy and good. Everything just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vince

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment we had. Was very outdated. It has dirty carpet that must have been 50 years old. The bathroom had no windows or fans so the apartment smelled of mold.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Los Angeles

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good safe area with clean rooms and friendly staff and restaurant on motel premises was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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