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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Bowl

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
In the heart of Oak Park, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers a tranquil retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Unwind in the garden or enjoy American cuisine at Live Oak Cafe. With multilingual staff, dry cleaning services, and free public WiFi, this hotel is perfect for relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $250
includes taxes & fees
$219 per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper State Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 42 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 14 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 15 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

When you stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Live Oak Cafe, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 3 children (13 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 9 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 1-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Live Oak Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 18 per person

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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 Encina
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara and nearby?

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yes, Live Oak Cafe offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Santa Barbara like?

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is a short 16-minute walk from Mission Santa Barbara and 17 minutes' walk from Upper State Street. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Location
Parking
Bed
Food
Amenities
Breakfast
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, being heated, clean, and perfect for kids to swim even on cooler days. (21 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered great food and convenient dining options for guests. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very charming.
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay. Room was outdated but met our expectations for traveling as a family
Nisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peggy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

Lovely place but the bar stayed open quite late so may not be a first choice for children. Although having the pool there was great for kids. Would definitely stay again though.
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bird place

Great location in the center of town, but not too close to noisy spots. It’s a good family friendly hotel. The room is comfortable and the birds are fun.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful place. Perfect for a family getaway.
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again.
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location of hotel was ideal.
RaeAnn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place to stay.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful, I would stay there again
Kathleen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always one of my favorite hotels to book.
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone is very hospitable, professional and very friendly! Lovely place very clean and not overpriced!
Vanyisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet area, extremely comfortable beds, lovely grounds
Dragana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute convenient hotel

Had a procedure at Sansum clinic and came the night before. Hotel was right across the streeet which made it very easy. Great value !
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Really comfortable suite.
Howard, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a nice hotel. Room and common areas were clean and cute. Staff is very polite as well.
michell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Hotel, big rooms, would book again
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good and excellent location
Jose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was clean, the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the slightly heated pool.
Almira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked very much the room (suite), and its part of the Hotel. The area around the hotel is great and nice!
Marcelo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay and would return again if I’m the area.
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is in a quiet and safe neighborhood with a great restaurant next to it
Alfredo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the birds
Artie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, cute outdoor area, cute neighborhood
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful room renovations to some of the units--modern and streamlined, thank you.
Kirk, 1-night trip