Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

ex. Best Western Plus Encina Lodge & Suites
Santa Barbara, United States View on map
8.2 Very Good Based on 2110 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Live Oak Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the landscaped grounds. Guest rooms offer kitchenettes and seating areas, situated among multiple buildings with free parking. Best for road-trippers, less so for anyone needing walkability."

From US$ 143 US$ 127 per night
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Check-in
17 Sept 2026
Check-out
18 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

  • Farm-to-table
    Local produce & craft beer
  • Heated pool
    Year-round, with toys
  • Free airport shuttle
    12-min to SBA
  • Historic district
    10-min to Mission Santa Barbara
  • Fitness center
    Cable machines & free weights
  • Free parking
    On-site, no reservation

Overview

The charming Best Western Plus Santa Barbara hotel lies in the Santa Barbara Downtown district of Santa Barbara, around 10 minutes by foot from Oak Park, and entices guests to relax in a Jacuzzi and a hot tub. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness room, this hotel offers access to the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is 1.5 miles away.

The fully serviced hotel is located in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, about a 10-minute drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and about a 15-minute drive from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Peabody Stadium, 1.4 miles from the 4-star Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. The accommodation is also in proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Located in the vicinity of the Santa Barbara hotel, Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. The Best Western Plus is approximately 5 minutes by foot from Bath & Los Olivos bus stop and 1.9 miles from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.

This property has 122 rooms appointed with free Wi-Fi, a cable and satellite television, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities.

A made-to-order breakfast is offered to guests daily. The 24-hour bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Live Oak Cafe is situated a stone's throw from the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Our tips

Should you book Best Western Plus Santa Barbara?

Perfect if you
  • Want on-site dining with local ingredients - Live Oak Café serves breakfast through dinner with local produce and wine.
  • Need a free ride from the airport - a complimentary roundtrip shuttle serves Santa Barbara Airport, a 12-minute drive away.
Maybe skip if you
  • Traveling with a pet - the hotel does not allow pets on the property.
Best for
  • A heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub open year-round

Facilities of Western Plus

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Western Plus Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Business centre
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Toys

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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Children:

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