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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Hotel in Santa Barbara with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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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
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Oak Park, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 122 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Upper State Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • West Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Guests staying at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

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 center

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 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 18 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

This hotel is situated in Oak Park within a short 16-minute walk of Mission Santa Barbara and also 17 minutes on foot from Upper State Street. You'll also find Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo within a short drive.

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

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara on Nov 16, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Best Western Plus Santa Barbara good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Live Oak Cafe.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 8.8 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 28.4 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute. Clean. Quiet. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and the hotel is generally clean (except for carpets). But the whole place needs a total renovation. The decor and furnishings are probably at least 50 years old. The carpet was worn and appeared grubby. The beds were shot to the point where you both ended up in a pit in the middle. There was a fusty smell about the place. It just felt unpleasant. As other review have said I would avoid this place if you can. It’s not worth the $$. Thankfully we were only there for one night on our road trip so we only really slept in the room and got out early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alda

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

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely vegetation around the unit. Large rooms and lots of complimentary toiletries and very comfortable mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Beautiful hotel

Spacious room, lovely hotel with great pool area and restaurant. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near everything quiet comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYD JO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheyenne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. It was close to down town as well as the SB bowl with amazing food options near by. However the room itself was extremely underwhelming and below expectations. The first night around 3 am the ac started leaking. Around 4:30 am there was puddle of water on the floor it got so bad it sounded like a waterfall. Based on the staff reactions this was not the first time dealing with this problem and it continued to be an in issue. The first morning maintenance took about 1 hour to come and fix the issue. The second night of the stay the ac started leaking again. The staff was nice but the appliances need major renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Manhattan Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet environment. Friendly staff. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debora

Traveled with family
There was lack of adequate parking at this location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, large room, great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Marketa, Mission Viejo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, pool too busy with kids, other guests were not considered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Fair Oaks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and had a kitchen with gas stove, large refrigerator and table with settings for four. When we checked in there was a bottle of champagne with tall stemmed glasses waiting in our room. Housekeeping was excellent and considerate throughout our stay. Well worth an excellent rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with partner
The room was very good but the parking was very difficult to manage with a wheelchair and long distances if the handicapped spots were all taken…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and always enjoy returning here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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