Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

Star rating

Pool
Hotel exterior
Standard 2 Queen Room
Pool
Hotel exterior
Standard 2 Queen Room
Restaurant entrance
Live Oak Cafe
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Live Oak Cafe
Live Oak Cafe
Pool at night
Standard Bathroom
Hotel exterior
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Suite Bathroom
Lobby
Standard Queen Room
Standard 2 Double
Pool
Hotel exterior
Standard 2 Queen Room
Pool
Hotel exterior
Standard 2 Queen Room
Restaurant entrance
Live Oak Cafe
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Live Oak Cafe
Live Oak Cafe
Pool at night
Standard Bathroom
Hotel exterior
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Suite Bathroom
Lobby
Standard Queen Room
Standard 2 Double

The hotel

Tucked away in a quaint Santa Barbara neighbourhood, enjoy a peaceful stay on the central Californian coast, in touching distance of the historic downtown and the glorious Pacific Ocean. This is a great value hotel, making it ideal for a stop on your West Coast road trip – complete with on-site restaurant. Enjoy breakfast on the patio, or locally sourced seafood and craft beer after a day out in the sun. Whether you’re travelling as a couple or a larger group, there’s a range of rooms to suit you – the suites even come complete with full kitchen if you fancy a night in!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Tucked in a quaint Santa Barbara neighbourhood, 2 blocks from State Street and less than 1 mile from the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport is approximately 12-minutes drive away. 

Hotel information

122 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, all with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, flat-screen TV, safe, mini fridge, designer toiletries, and bathrobes.

Standard rooms with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, full kitchen, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 people. 

Two Bedroom Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, full kitchen, master bedroom with 1 queen-size bed, and second bedroom with either 2 double beds or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 6 people. 

Complimentary self-parking. Complimentary Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak®, and Airbus shuttle service from 7:30am-10:30pm

Live Oak Café, serving Californian fusion food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with enclosed patio and daily happy hour. 

Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Fitness centre. Bird aviary. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Gift shop/Convenience store. Laundry service*. 24-hour front desk. Room service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (680)
  • Very good (371)
  • Average (162)
  • Poor (68)
  • Terrible (43)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beds Too Small for Comfort

Jul 20, 2025 Meltem G

Our stay at this hotel, unfortunately, wasn’t very comfortable. We had booked a room with two queen beds, but the beds seemed much smaller than standard queen size. I actually measured one out of curiosity — it was only about 126 cm (roughly 49 inches) wide, which made it quite cramped for two people to sleep side by side. My two kids shared one… Read more
Our stay at this hotel, unfortunately, wasn’t very comfortable. We had booked a room with two queen beds, but the beds seemed much smaller than standard queen size. I actually measured one out of curiosity — it was only about 126 cm (roughly 49 inches) wide, which made it quite cramped for two people to sleep side by side. My two kids shared one bed, and I spent most of the night checking to make sure they didn’t roll off. I barely slept myself, as the bed felt too narrow and I couldn’t relax. It ended up being the most restless night of our trip. The hotel also feels a bit outdated and could benefit from a full renovation to meet modern comfort standards. On the positive side, there was a café right next to the hotel where we had breakfast (for an additional charge). The dishes we ordered were fresh, tasty, and nicely presented. Another plus was the free parking for guests, which is always appreciated when traveling by car. Overall, while the location and a few conveniences were nice, the lack of comfort in the room made it unlikely that we would return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience

Jul 10, 2025 nnt2025 San Jose, California

Amazing, friendly service. Good location with quick walk to McConnell’s ice cream and state st. Quiet neighborhood. Would absolutely stay there again
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean, quiet, comfortable room and property, but in need of an update.

Jul 4, 2025 Robert L Monterey County, California

The property and room were very clean and quiet. Bedding, and towels were comfortable and seemed to be of above average quality. Additionally, the staff was all very friendly and responsive. However, the room we were in (2 bedroom apartment) was in definite need of an update. New carpet, bathrooms and kitchen cabinets would be beneficial and… Read more
The property and room were very clean and quiet. Bedding, and towels were comfortable and seemed to be of above average quality. Additionally, the staff was all very friendly and responsive. However, the room we were in (2 bedroom apartment) was in definite need of an update. New carpet, bathrooms and kitchen cabinets would be beneficial and might help get rid of the musty smell that the room has. I would say that the room and property did meet my expectations as I do not often stay at Best Western properties. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No frills but clean and comfortable

Jun 28, 2025 N-on-the-go La Crescenta, CA

Every room in Santa Barbara is overpriced, this was a good balance of somewhat affordable and comfortable. The room we had was upstairs and pretty small, but was very clean and looked like it had a fresh paint job. The bed was comfortable too. The television had a tiny range of channels, and the bedside lamps had electrical outlets, but not USB… Read more
Every room in Santa Barbara is overpriced, this was a good balance of somewhat affordable and comfortable. The room we had was upstairs and pretty small, but was very clean and looked like it had a fresh paint job. The bed was comfortable too. The television had a tiny range of channels, and the bedside lamps had electrical outlets, but not USB ports, which seems odd. The staff was pleasant. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Love the atmosphere and the warm welcoming and always trying to help with what ever

Jun 17, 2025 Vanessa C

The beds were the fluffiest ever comfort.ty would recommend it to all family looking to have a good night 😴 and would do it again when we’re there staying in Santa Barbara