At Best Western Plus South Coast Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Harbor. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. A hot tub and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
University of California, Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
Isla Vista Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 6 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
Goleta Station - 9 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Dune Coffee Roasters - 18 min walk
The Habit Burger Grill - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min walk
Nikka Fish Market & Grill - 6 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
At Best Western Plus South Coast Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Harbor. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. A hot tub and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
121 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 4 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1986
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
50-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 2 to January 8:
Swimming pool
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
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.
Also known as
Best Western Plus South
Best Western Plus South Coast
Best Western Plus South Coast Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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Best Western South Coast
Best Western South Coast Inn
South Coast Inn
Best Western Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Hotel Goleta
Goleta Best Western
Best Western Plus Coast Goleta
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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn Hotel Goleta
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Best Western Plus South Coast Inn like?
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a short 6-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and 19 minutes' walk from Bowlero Santa Barbara. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was well-stocked, clean, and offered a good variety of food options. (95 reviews)
Parking was free, spacious, and easily accessible. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
BEST HOTEL EVER
Absolutely the BEST HOTEL STAY ever!!! I loved this place and can't wait to come back!!!
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Will return!
Great stay! Gorgeous grounds & pool for the kids. Easy low key breakfast!
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Great visit
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
We got a good nights rest, breakfast was very yummy.
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Nice & quite place with a good breakfast. About 10 minutes from ucsb and easy to get there. Will stay here again
cain
cain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Beautiful landscaping & nice area,, loved the comfortable beds & shower amenities
Will definitely stay again!
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Beautiful grounds, clean room with comfortable beds and hearty breakfast. Couldn’t have asked for more. Would stay here again next time I’m visiting my son at UCSB.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Nice and clean, Attractive grounds
The room was clean and comfortable. Service, particularly the front desk, was very good. The landscaping around the patio and pool has a great variety of plants, palms and flowers. It is beautiful and well maintained. The breakfast set-up is attractive and well arranged, and there is a wide variety. The food itself is a mix. The eggs are powdered and the bacon is synthetic. Other items, such as bagels, yogurt and pancakes are good.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Good hotel, receptionist friendly
timothy
timothy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
People smoking pot on balcony
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2025
The property was nice, the breakfast was good. We had a great stay.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Great landscaping, food, and amenities
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Very nice hotel for the price on a visit to the nearby University.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Nice amenities at a good price
The grounds are lovely and relaxing. Unfortunately the jacuzzi was not heated. The pool, though not heated, was a nice swim. Kids enjoyed the ping pong table while we sat under the outdoor Edison lights and I got to crochet. Good variety of sitting spaces to enjoy the garden. The full breakfast was good with enough variety of choices. Eating breakfast on the patio was nice while there was also plenty of space to eat inside. The room was comfortable and clean and four of us were able to sit and enjoy chatting. It's a great location near UCSB and restaurants. Easy on/off highway access. I would stay here again.
christine
christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2025
Very nice open sitting area for having breakfast.
Ulhas
Ulhas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Very Nice!
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Great value
An elevator shaft near our room was under construction. Once this is completed the hotel will be even more comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2025
Lovely place to stay.
Sahir
Sahir, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2025
We always stay here when visiting our son at UCSB!
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Great breakfast
Dibyajyoti
Dibyajyoti, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Close to the Santa Barbara airport, seemed quiet.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 27, 2025
Wrong room number
Check in was not so good. Front desk gave me keys and wrote the room number on the sleeve. I drove around, parked, unloaded my luggage and went to the room number written in the sleeve. The key did not work in the door and I recognized that room was not facing the pool as booked. I had to walk around and check my key in every door until I got access to my room.