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5.0 out of 5

"rooms well appointed and comfortable ... and clean! No complaints " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 22 Apr 2022

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Hotel Description

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, spa tub, and pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Oak Park hotel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl.

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$282* Per night/room 18 Apr. - 19 Apr.

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

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Refrigerator & Microwave)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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5 out of 5
rooms well appointed and comfortable ... and clean! No complaints

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 May 2022 by Manager

We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

About the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Location 2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Property Features

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. 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 center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Free self parking is available. This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (4.1 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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 showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 3
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 13
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Masks are compulsory at the property

Fees

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 12–15 per person

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

Hotel Names

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  • Best Western Plus Encina
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  • Best Western Plus Encina Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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  • Best Western Encina Hotel
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You should know

  • Up to 3 children 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.