Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee of approximately USD 15 to 18 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility should be confirmed with the property directly.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Santa Barbara's Oak Park neighborhood, just a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. It is approximately 2.3 miles from Santa Barbara Bowl and 4.2 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 13 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, up to a maximum of three children.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested. Specific information regarding extra beds or cribs should be confirmed directly with the property.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Hotel

Average nightly price at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$165
February	$173
March	$179
April	$214
May	$216
June	$243
July	$256
August	$263
September	$235
October	$218
November	$205
December	$178

What guests think

At Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, travelers highlight friendly service, clean grounds, and a quiet residential setting with an on-site restaurant, pool and hot tub, while noting a mix of modern and dated rooms and occasional maintenance or noise issues.

Many units are spacious and some offer full kitchens or apartment-style layouts. Recurring downsides include HVAC problems (leaking or ineffective AC/heat) and spotty Wi-Fi. Parking can be tight, there’s no elevator to upper floors, and the gym is limited and opens late; the area is handy for hospital visits and a short drive to downtown. Overall, it’s a practical base for visiting Santa Barbara.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool and hot tub, the on-site café/restaurant, and the unique finch aviary. Common drawbacks are tight parking, no elevator to upper floors, and a small gym that opens late.

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Norma

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & clutter free rooms. The pool was lukewarm yet refreshing temperature. Aviary was clean and it was a nice surprise to be able to admire all the finches in their home.

10

Rita

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room, clean, loved the jacuzzi, pool, and birds. Comfortable room/bed, and staff friendly. Provided amenities we forgot to bring.

8

Cynthia

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Bummed that the fitness room opens late. I like to get my workout in at 5:00 or 6:00 am.

10

Thomas

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The gardens and the pool are lovely. The restaurant is great. They have a fabulous bird habitat with finch of many colors.

8

Elke

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Enjoyed our stay. We were given a newly renovated room overlooking the pool. The room was very comfortable with the exception of the bed. The bed was too soft and lumpy. I had extreme back pain every day from it. One other complaint is their gym. No weights or matts. They have a shiny, brand new Peloton which i was exciting to see however it's not connected to internet so you can't use any Peloton features other than ride it like any other stationary bike. So pointless. Other than those two issues, staff is friendly and place is clean. Enjoyed it Otherwise.

10

Susie

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need to make parking spaces more accessible. Some are too tight near turns and difficult. The underground parking is extremely hard to navigate. The room and surrounding area are great, though.

10

Becky

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This Best Western was the best one I have ever stayed at...and was more comparable to a 4 star hotel. Yes, it is still a motel, but the property AND rooms were immaculately clean and in good condition! The King room we stayed in was large and nicely appointed. The staff were friendly! We loved the jacuzzi and heated pool! Awesome place to stay for a lower price point in Santa Barbara!

10

Samar

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay with great amenities with pool towels, bathroom amenities such as shampoo/conditioner and body wash dispenser, 1 block from e-bus for 50 cents to go to downtown or the beach. Great restaurant onsite but also walking distance from McConnell ice cream and daily grind breakfast place.

10

Alec

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed. here for 4 days with my wife. It is a small older hotel adjacent to downtown Santa Barbara. It is designed like an apartment building rather than your typical hotel layout. Everything worked as it should. The room was clean. It had a kitchen with the usual appliances. The staff seemed friendly and helpful. There was a pool that we did not utilize. There were only a few negatives. It was kind of loud late at night with some partying. We were promised sparkling wine but never saw that. The parking lot is a bit too small to maneuvre. There is no elevator to the upstairs units. I recommend the hotel.

8

Faith

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms. Clean rooms. Parking wasn’t great.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews note clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but some older units have musty odors or worn carpets and there is an isolated pest report. Housekeeping is generally praised.

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Caroline

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Looks recently renovated. Very clean and modern looking. Rooms serviced daily without having to request, which seems to be rare these days. Quiet. Ample free parking. Nice lobby area. Only downside was the internet which kept dropping me.

10

Nicole

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully remodeled hotel. Clean and comfortable.

10

Michael

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff is very friendly and responsive. The hotel is clean and well kept. The room was a bit musty smelling, however that was likely due to the heavy rains. The grounds are beautiful and the location is great for a few nights stay. I highly recommend it. Very good location, close to attractions and restaurants. Excellent free parking. Clean bathroom and comfortable bed. Microwave and refrigerator in the room. Be sure to ask where they are located in the room, are as my refrigerator was under the bathroom sink. I would stay at this hotel again when visiting Santa Barbara. It is reasonably priced and offers enough amenities to make for a very comfortable stay.

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Lee

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very old property and we felt that cleanliness was not on a level that we were expecting it to be. It may be due to age of the buildings. The room we stayed was felt to be cleaned by the housekeeping staff,but there was a smell in the rooms and it was not comfortable for us. The carpets were very old and dull. However, the staff were friendly and pleasant. The location is convenient for downtown SB and the beaches.

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Melisa

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely disappointed with this experience. Will not be staying here ever again. Overpriced for what you get. Our room felt stuffy and dirty like it had been years since anyone steam cleaned the carpets or window treatments. It smelled musty and gave my daughter severe allergies, on top of that it was noisy and somebody construction was going on in the middle of the night and no one slept well. Run away fast don’t waste time! I would ask for a refund but I doubt we would get it. It was awful.

4

Dawn

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The “apartment” was very dingy and dated. It smelled like moth balls. Unpleasant.

2

alma

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They need to fumigate there was roaches in my room

4

Mathew

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are lovely and the hotel is generally clean (except for carpets). But the whole place needs a total renovation. The decor and furnishings are probably at least 50 years old. The carpet was worn and appeared grubby. The beds were shot to the point where you both ended up in a pit in the middle. There was a fusty smell about the place. It just felt unpleasant. As other review have said I would avoid this place if you can. It’s not worth the $$. Thankfully we were only there for one night on our road trip so we only really slept in the room and got out early.

10

Michelle

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice quiet setting. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.

8

Irene

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The suites were quite spacious & enjoyed having living room separate from bedroom.Kitchen was fully equipped so saved on some meals. Nice pool & patios. WiFi conductivity was poor at times so streaming & internet use could be difficult. Significant noise transfer from people upstairs when walking around or playing music as building style is older wood construction. Neighborhood is quiet & it is located within few miles of beach & other food/attractions. Parking good if not arriving too late in evening. Housekeeping only upon request. Bed was comfortable & unit clean overall but several stains on carpets that had not been attended to. Overall good, relatively inexpensive place to stay in Santa Barbara.

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Rooms

Room types vary widely, from compact rooms to large suites with full kitchens; many are renovated and comfortable, while others feel dated. Noise from neighbors and inconsistent Wi-Fi are mentioned, and some guests reported HVAC issues affecting comfort.

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JULIE

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two night stay was almost 800.00. It was a small room, no bath. I was over charged, Expedia took advantage and hiked up prices for the weekend. The Inn was nice. I remember staying there in 2021 but the room was nicer then, larger and it had a bath tub. Honestly, I was disappointed as I couldn't quantify the value.

10

Caroline

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Looks recently renovated. Very clean and modern looking. Rooms serviced daily without having to request, which seems to be rare these days. Quiet. Ample free parking. Nice lobby area. Only downside was the internet which kept dropping me.

8

Tomoko

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious.

10

Roger

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and had a kitchen with gas stove, large refrigerator and table with settings for four. When we checked in there was a bottle of champagne with tall stemmed glasses waiting in our room. Housekeeping was excellent and considerate throughout our stay. Well worth an excellent rating.

8

Roger

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room was large, clean and had a shower and bathroom designed for people with disabilities. The Live Oak restaurant was excellent, with great food selections. There was a nice clean pool with disability access and a large custom bird cage with housing for about 40-50 small finches that everyone enjoyed, especially children. We even had luncheon reserved at Live Oak for 9 of our family members so we could be together and enjoy the great food. The only problem was their Internet wifi was not working consistently while we were there.

10

John

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked room 312, with a full kitchenette: Refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink with disposal, k-cup coffee maker, dishes and cutlery. Spacious bathroom with shower. Two bedrooms, one with one queen, the other with two queens and a big flat TV. Living room area is spacious with a large comfortable L shaped sectional sofa and large flat TV (25 channels). Free WiFi. Generous closet space. No safe. Breakfast is not provided, but there is a restaurant attached. When we let the front desk know we were having trouble with the coffee maker they quickly arrived and replaced it with a brand new, out of the box k-cup coffee maker. The gardening around the property is beautiful and expertly maintained! The location is located within les than a ten minutes drive of everything we wanted to do in Santa Barbara. We were delighted with our stay.

8

Alexander

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I got a newly updated suite overlooking the pool, still smelled of new paint. Great bed and comfy pillows. Good parking. Last evening a family with loud kids moved in next door and were louder than acceptable, and being an older building the rooms are not soundproof unfortunately.

8

Nisha

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Room was outdated but met our expectations for traveling as a family

8

Irene

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The suites were quite spacious & enjoyed having living room separate from bedroom.Kitchen was fully equipped so saved on some meals. Nice pool & patios. WiFi conductivity was poor at times so streaming & internet use could be difficult. Significant noise transfer from people upstairs when walking around or playing music as building style is older wood construction. Neighborhood is quiet & it is located within few miles of beach & other food/attractions. Parking good if not arriving too late in evening. Housekeeping only upon request. Bed was comfortable & unit clean overall but several stains on carpets that had not been attended to. Overall good, relatively inexpensive place to stay in Santa Barbara.

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David

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no internet that night. The room is OK but it is not worth the room price for what the hotel offers.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with many guests citing friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff. A few travelers reported check-in problems or poor handling of room issues.

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James

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Slow checkin. Room booked not available Alternative beside reception Eventually moved to beside pool also next to laundry and cleaners station Still room with 1bed even though booking was for 2. Charged 20$ per night extra

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Max

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was amazing 👏 i love it 😀

10

Rachel

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can find parking right by your unit; bedrooms are nicely appointed- appreciate the separate rooms for the king and queen beds. Kitchen was awesome. Not walkable to main streets with restaurants but the restaurant onsite had good food.

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Manny

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff service is great. My original booking was sold out . He gave me a free upgrade. Excellent room!

2

Enrique

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a big issue with the AC not working and they didn’t give us any solutions until I had to contact Expedia. Staff was very unprofessional.

10

Stephen

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well maintained and the desk staff is efficient and responsive.

10

Ariana

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was wonderful. Staff is attentive and area is very clean and feels safe.

10

David

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk attendant was very nice I accidentally left my debit card at the front desk and he bought it to me room he also was very informative.

10

Martha

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Tyson

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and great staff.

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Location

Quiet, safe residential setting near Cottage Hospital and Sansum Clinic, with easy highway access. It’s generally a short drive to downtown and the beach and less walkable to major attractions.

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Sara

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and beautiful place. Perfect for a family getaway.

10

keiko

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel is in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown and freeways.

8

Maggie

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place to stay if you have a loved one at cottage Hospital. I was able to walk from the hotel to the hospital within minutes. I could also walk to the Live Oak Café to have dinner. I never had to pay for parking because I never had to move my car. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was courteous.

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Kelly

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean, very well kept hotel in a safe mostly residential community. Very reasonably priced and everyone connected with the hotel was very kind, friendly, and hard-working. However, it is not within walking distance of any of the events, etc. in Santa Barbara. We had to take an Uber everywhere.

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Danny

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel option in north Santa Barbara. Some eating options are walkable and sea front / beach is a 5 min drive

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Elizabeth

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

On a recent visit to Santa Barbara, we stayed at this moderately priced hotel and were pleasantly surprised by what a great experience it was. The staff were helpful, friendly, and responsive. The facility and grounds are impeccably kept up and clean. Having free on-site parking was a special treat if you travel often to SB - we usually stay downtown, where there are always parking and valet charges.The location is mostly residential, so quiet, but still close to the center city and all the fun (although maybe not walking distance). A couple of things to be aware of: 1) there is no elevator, so if you have mobility issues, request a first floor room, and 2) there is not regular room housekeeping unless you request it.

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Alex

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I was very happy with my stay. The room was clean, updated, and comfortable. The parking was a bit tight, but I was always able to find a spot. The location is fine, not very walkable, but super easy drive to the downtown area and only 5 mins to the old mission. I would stay here again.

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rhonda

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay with outdoor patio area off glass slider and a nice restaurant on site. It is situated next to a medical complex on one side and a residential area on the other side. It's a couple of blocks to State St, but not near any attractions, shops, bars, restaurants so you have to drive to everything.

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Gary

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to downtown Santa Barbara

10

GENE

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

location to Sansum Clinic

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Dining

The on-site Live Oak Café/restaurant earns frequent praise for tasty food and good value. There are occasional complaints about hours or breakfast quality/availability.

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Craig

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Beth

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel fit our needs perfectly for a one night stay. The room was clean and there was a cafe on the premises for breakfast.

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Krystal

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet, Comfortable and clean, location was more residential. Not much in walking distance. The gym wasn’t much of a gym only had machines for cardio. On-site restaurant wasn’t open for dinner on the weekend. It’s a great hotel just depends what your needs are.

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michell

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the second time staying at this hotel. I love the staff because they are very friendly and professional. The hotel is quiet and clean and you can relax. The restaurant next to the hotel is fantastic as well.

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Roger

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room was large, clean and had a shower and bathroom designed for people with disabilities. The Live Oak restaurant was excellent, with great food selections. There was a nice clean pool with disability access and a large custom bird cage with housing for about 40-50 small finches that everyone enjoyed, especially children. We even had luncheon reserved at Live Oak for 9 of our family members so we could be together and enjoy the great food. The only problem was their Internet wifi was not working consistently while we were there.

10

Marie

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The restaurant is so amazing. The locals go eat there. The pool and jacuzzi too.

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Margaret

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Live Oak restaurant next door was excellent — including reasonable prices.

10

Kaitlyn

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

very nice aesthetic place; the restaurant at the hotel is disgusting however

10

Rosemarie

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place! There was a great restaurant so close that was very yummy. The front desk gave us great restaurant recommendations. If I go back to Santa Barbara, I am definitely staying here.

10

Sharon

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous stay!!! And we love the restaurant!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $239	2 $374	3
4 $189	5 $207	6 $216	7 $216	8 $257	9	10
11 $194	12 $202	13 $202	14 $202	15 $219	16 $430	17
18 $192	19 $198	20 $198	21 $198	22 $204	23 $235	24 $235
25 $192	26 $200	27 $198	28 $200	29 $200	30 $232	31 $233

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1 $180	2 $180	3 $183	4 $183	5 $204	6	7
8 $201	9 $181	10 $185	11 $185	12 $185	13 $235	14 $235
15 $185	16 $183	17 $183	18 $185	19 $185	20 $236	21 $238
22 $183	23 $201	24 $201	25 $204	26 $205	27 $235	28 $235
29 $180	30 $180

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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