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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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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 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 dry cleaning/laundry, 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.

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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.
  • 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.

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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 Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor within a short drive.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

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, this hotel has a spa tub.

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.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have connecting rooms?

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.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service at a good price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill, Liberty

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed one night and staff were friendly. The out side property was clean. The room is really outdated. Cabinet doors are loose and the floor movers as you walk on it. The bathroom sink drained very slow. We had to use the kitchen sink instead. Then we found what looks like seeds from bushes in our bed under out pillow! As of now I would not recommend this place. Not worth the price...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Boutique Best Western in Santa Barbara

This was a very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, good location. We will stay there again. Nice eating place on site with good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

10/10 Excellent

GENE

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location to Sansum Clinic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. But the only recommendation I have is to update the queen mattresses. They were uncomfortable if you are sharing a queen bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, and beautiful installations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely except for the chair in my room. Seems that the foam is spent. When I sat in it to watch tv, I sank almost to the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, very well kept hotel in a safe mostly residential community. Very reasonably priced and everyone connected with the hotel was very kind, friendly, and hard-working. However, it is not within walking distance of any of the events, etc. in Santa Barbara. We had to take an Uber everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger, Fair Oaks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large, clean and had a shower and bathroom designed for people with disabilities. The Live Oak restaurant was excellent, with great food selections. There was a nice clean pool with disability access and a large custom bird cage with housing for about 40-50 small finches that everyone enjoyed, especially children. We even had luncheon reserved at Live Oak for 9 of our family members so we could be together and enjoy the great food. The only problem was their Internet wifi was not working consistently while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ac unit wasn't working and the heater kept turning on and setting the room at 80 degrees
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krisandrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025