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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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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
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

Queen Apartment With Full Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Poolside, Living Room, Full Kitchen, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Robe, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 2

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Robe

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 6

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Oak Park), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 8.7 mi (14 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arlington Theater - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers 122 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at Live Oak Cafe, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.
Live Oak Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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 centre

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 lift
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay, room larger than expected, great location. Restaurant on site had innovative menu, delicious pancakes! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamala

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stuffy room, window opening onto the walkway, loud portable AC. Felt like staying at a cheap motel. Beds were fine though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Farshid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Older but clean rooms, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, near Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Clean room, thick carpet, but coffee maker didn’t work, and they replaced it immediately. Clise and free parking. Great for medcation (haha).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teofila, Burbank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was very easy and staff was welcoming. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT STAY AS ALWAYS,THI OUR SPOT WHEN VISITING SB
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a terrible chemical smell in the room that an air filter placed inside near the window wasn't fixing. The jacuzzi looked like something you'd find at a dilapidated Motel 6. The people working there though were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and very helpful. The restaurant food was delicious and the staff there great. All in all it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. The restaurant was incredibly good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

María P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the room were Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location right price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice remodel, could use hooks in the hall or bedroom area to hang jackets but loved the full length mirror and good lighting. Very comfortable bed. Nice balcony and view of the pool.
Spacious room
Nice view of the pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025