Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
2220 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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At the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara will stand out among other hotels in Santa Barbara,CA. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
2220 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Best Western Plus Santa Barbara garners appreciation for its well-maintained premises and friendly staff, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. While the on-site restaurant and pool come recommended, some guests note the lack of in-room fridges and the constrained breakfast schedule.
Its location is generally seen as convenient, but a handful of guests find it a stretch for walking to the center and beach. Opinions on room quality and value for money are mixed, with refurbished rooms receiving praise for comfort despite some finding the hotel pricey.
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Stayed at this hotel for one night and boyn did it deliver. From going to reception to leaving we felt fantastic. The staff are brilliant,all very friendly and helpful.we got a kingsize room which had just been refurbished. Immaculate inside out.very clean and very comfortable. With a balcony,fridge microwave and beautiful bathroom. We came back to the hotel and our cards didn't work to get back in the room.one of the staff could see we stuggled. But he helped us get back into the room,dissappear then came back without any fuss with new key cards. This hotel is fantastic. Ample parking,good food,hot tub pool and free coffee at the reception....10 out of 10 best western....its been an absolute pleasure. Thank you 😊
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Great place.fantastic staff
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Response from Liz Rodriguez, Other at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Jul 21, 2023
Greetings Pedrospen73, Thank you for this lovely summary of your recent stay with us. We are fortunate to have a team who truly takes pride in offering our guests warm and personalized service. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our complimentary treats in the lobby. We hope to serve you again soon.
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Located a few blocks from Cottage Hospital, this place was a very good place to stay while a family member was in the hospital. It is clean, has firm beds and plenty of pillows to suit your taste. Our room was furnished to accommodate a patient if they needed to stay in Santa Barbara after their hospital visit (such as would be needed for an in office procedure). There was a large Laz-E Boy recliner and a bathroom setup for ADA requirements. We told the reservationist that we were staying for a hospital visit and received a discount that was not advertised on their website.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Request accomodations for a recent hospital patient if you need to. No elevators.
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Response from AnthonyI580, General Manager at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Jan 27, 2020
Dear BnThrDnThat, We hope your family member is doing well! Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed the cleanliness of the hotel and our amenities. We work closely with our medical neighbors and we want to ensure that our guests as are comfortable as possible during their stay, whether is their stay is due to medical reasons or a leisurely visit. Please consider returning as our guest to enjoy our beautiful city. See you soon, Anthony I.
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I loved the lush, residential atmosphere of the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, between the location in walking distance to the Mission and the room itself. I stayed in one of the spacious townhouse suites, which had a standalone street side entrance and gave me the "living like a local" feeling throughout my stay. The pool and property landscaping are very attractive and the birds at Perch are a fun attraction. I also appreciated the excellent food at Live Oak.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Liz Rodriguez, Other at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Mar 5, 2021
Thank you Shannonb38, for this thoughtful summary of your recent stay at the Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites / Santa Barbara. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your townhouse suite and treated yourself to a yummy meal at the Live Oak Café. We hope to serve you again during your next visit to Santa Barbara. Warm regards, Anthony Ibarra General Manager
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Beware they do not offer breakfast at this location and there is not a whirlpool tub as advertised on their website. They will only have coffee in the lobby which is available at any hotel & does not count as breakfast. Parking will be nearly impossible if you leave the site in order to sightsee which you will need to do because it is not within walking distance of any tourist locations. We rented a two bedroom apartment and two of the three beds had red stains (like pizza sauce) on the pillowcases upon arrival. This really put me on high alert that they did not do a very good job of cleaning in between guests. Considering how much we paid, I would have found a different hotel a little closer to State St.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from David Romero, General Manager at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Jul 21, 2021
Hi SLAPSReport, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we depend on our guests feedback so we can continue improving. I would like to apologize for the sub-par experience you had during your stay. I will be addressing your comments with the entire team to make sure it doesn't happen again. I would also like to apologize for not pointing out the location of the jacuzzi. It's away from the pool in a semi-private setting that I think you would have enjoyed. We really hope to have another opportunity to have you as our guest, so you can enjoy the property. If your travel plans bring you back to the area, please reach out to me directly. Sincerely, David Romero
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This is a non-smoking hotel but we were placed in a room that reeked of smoke. This room should have been shampooed or deep cleaned to get the wrench out before putting guests in. We were told we would be called the next day to move rooms as the hotel was full that night. After not receiving a call I went back to the front desk in the afternoon. They told me I should have come back in the morning and they had no room. After arguing (I was congested as I have a smoke allergy), they reluctantly gave me another room that had just been cleaned but asked that we move fast so they can clean the room we were vacating. My husband was at the store so my 11 year old and I had to move all of us as quickly as possible and the maids were banging on the bathroom door while my older son was trying to use the restroom. He was horrified.
After moving - the new room had no fan or window in the bathroom (a likely code violation).
Overall - I would NOT recommend this hotel. I was told I would be discounted. When I went to check out I was offered a $50 discount on a $247 a night room (we stayed 3 nights total). I felt this horrible experience warranted a better discount than this token amount.
The GM was “in a meeting” so I was told he would call me. Still waiting on that call.
After moving - the new room had no fan or window in the bathroom (a likely code violation).
Overall - I would NOT recommend this hotel. I was told I would be discounted. When I went to check out I was offered a $50 discount on a $247 a night room (we stayed 3 nights total). I felt this horrible experience warranted a better discount than this token amount.
The GM was “in a meeting” so I was told he would call me. Still waiting on that call.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Liz Rodriguez, Other at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Apr 9, 2021
Dear Onair801880309, I am terribly sorry about your experience. Please know that this does not reflect the level of service and response that we are proud to offer. As you mentioned our hotel is 100% non-smoking so I apologize that a previous guest violated this restriction, which resulted in an unfortunate inconvenience for you. When treating your family to a Santa Barbara getaway, the last thing you expect to experience is relocating to a different guestroom. I regret that you felt rushed by our hotel team. Please accept our sincerest apologies. Respectfully, Anthony Ibarra General Manager
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I stayed at the Best Western Plus on Bath St in Santa Barbara in June 2021. I checked in around midnight and the reception employee hardly spoke to me and was not personable. But I got the bare minimum info I needed and went to my room. The room
appearance was very unimpressive compared to the marketing photos. My room was a king bed suite with a mini kitchen, and everything looked dated and worn. The pool view was a tiny sliver of the corner of the pool at an angle from the balcony, not very impressive. Because of the odd layout of the building, I decided against trying to order food delivery because I had no confidence that a delivery person would be able to find my room.
Additionally on the first morning (after my late arrival), construction noise was taking place right below my room and woke me up. The vibrations were so strong that my iPhone was bouncing all around the nightstand and could’ve fallen to the floor. Then on the final day, I called the front desk and asked for a late checkout, which is a benefit I’ve never been refused at any other Best Western location, and they said no because it was sold out. Not even an extra 30 minutes. For someone who bought the most expensive room available and someone who has earned elite status from Best Western, this property showed me the worst of what they have to offer. It’s like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I have serious doubts that Best Western will continue to display their reputable name on this inferior property. It’s like if you ask them for anything, they are saying “we don’t care about you, we already took your money, now hurry up and get out!” I do not recommend staying here as it is overpriced for what you get, and the staff will not do anything to make you happy.
appearance was very unimpressive compared to the marketing photos. My room was a king bed suite with a mini kitchen, and everything looked dated and worn. The pool view was a tiny sliver of the corner of the pool at an angle from the balcony, not very impressive. Because of the odd layout of the building, I decided against trying to order food delivery because I had no confidence that a delivery person would be able to find my room.
Additionally on the first morning (after my late arrival), construction noise was taking place right below my room and woke me up. The vibrations were so strong that my iPhone was bouncing all around the nightstand and could’ve fallen to the floor. Then on the final day, I called the front desk and asked for a late checkout, which is a benefit I’ve never been refused at any other Best Western location, and they said no because it was sold out. Not even an extra 30 minutes. For someone who bought the most expensive room available and someone who has earned elite status from Best Western, this property showed me the worst of what they have to offer. It’s like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I have serious doubts that Best Western will continue to display their reputable name on this inferior property. It’s like if you ask them for anything, they are saying “we don’t care about you, we already took your money, now hurry up and get out!” I do not recommend staying here as it is overpriced for what you get, and the staff will not do anything to make you happy.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from David Romero, General Manager at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Jun 28, 2021
Hi BZG2021, We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review and provide us with this important feedback. I will be reviewing this with our entire team, so that these sort of issues don't reoccur. I would love the chance to make this up to you. If your travel plans bring you back to the area, please reach out to me directly and we will ensure that you enjoy your stay with us. Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you. David Romero Director of Operations
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We stayed at the Best Westen Plus Encina Innn and Suites recently. The hotel is about five minures drive from the peir and downtown so is a reasonable location. The Hotel has an excellent pool (heated outside). The adjoining restaurant was good value for money. Complimentary breakfast is not included in this BW. The double beds were quite small and that is the main downside of this stay. The price was a little on the high end.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Booked this hotel through a Priceline express deal. Was expecting a 3.5 star hotel near downtown. This hotel is neither of those things. It is nowhere near downtown and the interior of the hotel looks like something you would expect from a 1 or 2 star hotel. The room was incredibly dated, there was no couch or seating area, just one single armchair which was stained and had missing threads. Generally, it looked nothing like the pictures. The room also smelled incredibly musty - like it had been shut up for three months with no breeze. It feels more like an old, unkept apartment complex than a 3.5 star hotel. Immediately checked out and had my reservation refunded. Would not recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from David Romero, General Manager at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Jul 7, 2021
Hi Onigirlbabe, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry to see that you didn't enjoy your stay with us, but I am happy to report that we have already begun our guestroom renovation. We'd love the opportunity to try again, so if your travel plans bring you back to the area, I hope you give us a "do-over". I hope you hear from your soon. Sincerely, David Romero Director of Operations Santa Barbara Hotel Group
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We stumbled on to this motel because it is close to Cottage Hospital. Our daughter was air-lifted to Cottage and ended up as a patient for 21 days. But of course, we did not know how long she would be staying which meant that every few days we had to add a few more days to the stay. The folks at the front desk were so very helpful in letting us hold the room and working with us to insure that we had the same room for the whole time. The room worked very well for us as a number of different family members would come and go during the three week period. There was even a little laundry room where we could do some wash. The Live Oak Cafe on the property was really quite good and very convenient for us. Although this was not a pleasure trip, the staff at the Encina Lodge made our accomodations very pleasant indeed. Thank you.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from LizRodriguezSBHG, Guest Relations Manager at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Apr 11, 2020
Greetings twovagabonds, We are so happy to hear our hotel team could offer you a bit of comfort during a difficult time for your family. Thank you for your kind compliments and for taking time to share you impressions with other travelers. We hope your daughter and family are healing from this unfortunate experience. Warm wishes from our hotel family, Anthony Ibarra General Manager
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The hotel is next to world famous Sansum Clinic and Cottage Hospital. We stayed here as I was having surgery. The staff is amazing. We initially were give an upstairs room, when we explained our medical situation, the staff gave us a ground level room that was above our reservation. The staff is awesome and responds to any needs without hesitation. The on-site restaurant has an amazing menu and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is away of high quality . They deliver to the room quickly. This is our "Go To" hotel whenever we are in Santa Barbara.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Liz Rodriguez, Other at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Responded Mar 19, 2021
Thank you mikebev74, for your lovely comments. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your generous compliments and our 5-star rating are greatly appreciated. I look forward to sharing your review with our entire team and to welcoming back to the Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites. Warm regards, Anthony Ibarra General Manager
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Hi Trotag,
They Fitness center is available.
Thanks for asking.
We do have a building with an elevator. However not all buildings have elevators. Please feel free to request a first floor guestroom or a room in a building with an elevator.
The two bedroom suite has one bathroom. We do have a townhouse that has one and a half bath, Two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and downstairs there is the half bath. Hope this information was helpful and we will be seeing you soon. Helen
The Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites is approximately 3 miles from our local beaches. This is a quick 10 min drive, 50+ min walk, or you can enjoy our city's bike share program with e-bikes located throughout our city.
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₱10,905 - ₱15,425 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Nearby attractions include Old Mission Santa Barbara (1.1 km), State Street Underpass (0.6 km), and Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt, Los Agaves, and Live Oak Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Santa Barbara County Courthouse (1.9 km), Old Mission Santa Barbara (1.1 km), and Casa del Herrero (7.7 km).
Is Best Western Plus Santa Barbara accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.