Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara hotel in Oak Park with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Standard Townhome, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    3 min walk
  • Live Oak Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Station
    7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    11 min drive

Room options

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 fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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 fridge/freezer
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Best Western Plus Santa Barbara you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Live Oak Cafe, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Oak Park hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 16 min walk
  • Upper State Street - 16 min walk
  • Arlington Theater - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11 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 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara hotel in Oak Park with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers 122 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • 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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Encina
Best Western Encina Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yep, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

As of 27 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara on 7 Jan 2025 start from AU$278.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

The closest beach to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is Arroyo Burro Beach (3.7 km).

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara have a pool?

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Best Western Plus Santa Barbara a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

Does Best Western Plus Santa Barbara serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1008 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Collingswood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an excellent value in its accommodation category, giving a comfortable but not luxurious experience for a very reasonable price. The restaurant on the property is an asset also. The staff went out of their way to accomodate a special request for us. My only disappointment was the fitness room that was below-par even for budget hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied. The staff was great. Thank you. Parking is a big pain in the evening, too few spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay the Best Western Plus. The front-desk staff were very friendly and helpful in every respect. Our room was spacious and clean, with a great AC system and great extras (safe, microwave, mini fridge, robes, anti-fog mirror in the bathroom). The property includes a zebra-finch aviary (cool!), a pool, and a hot tub. The Live Oak Restaurant on the hotel property has excellent selection, amazingly fast service, and very reasonable prices for the food quality. The hotel location is a nice quiet area, a bit too far to walk to downtown Santa Barbara but a short drive or Uber away. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xinhong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe/decor is different from most chain hotels and looks more interesting, especially with the onsite restaurant and bird sanctuary. The bathroom dispenser didn't dispense very smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but tight parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice use of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Clean rooms. Parking wasn’t great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Ontario

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

KISA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to celebrate our civil wedding and our family and I were very satisfied. The staff was extremely accommodating and kind. We also enjoyed the cafe they had on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Reza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice area but this property is dated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne, Burlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested thinner pillows as too thick for our necks. They did not have any thinner pillows so we had to do without pillows. Great restaurant beside hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at the Encina Lodge for nearly fifty years during our stays in Santa Barbara. We have wonderful memories of this site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiko

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and really nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024