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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, 93105-4322 Etats-Unis
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Hotel advantages

Activities

Horseback riding
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Hairdressing or beauty salon

Hotel services

Room service
Restaurant on site or nearby
Multilingual staff
Air conditioning in the hotel
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Fitness center
24/7 reception
Lounge bar
Buisness Plus equipment

Room services

Refrigerators
Safe deposit box
Microwave
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
Coffee maker
The strong points

Activities

Horseback riding
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Hairdressing or beauty salon

Hotel services

Room service
Restaurant on site or nearby
Multilingual staff
Air conditioning in the hotel
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Fitness center
24/7 reception
Lounge bar
Buisness Plus equipment

Room services

Refrigerators
Safe deposit box
Microwave
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
Coffee maker

Description

Our Santa Barbara property is situated in a quaint residential area and conveniently near all the area's popular attractions including miles of amazing coastline as well as the exciting downtown area where our guests will experience unique shopping, dining, art and culture. Fiesta, Summer Solstice, and a variety of additional summer festivals offer traveling families a taste of local Santa Barbara flare. At the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, guests can enjoy a great value within minutes of all the excitement of Santa Barbara. One and two bedroom suites, along with townhouses feature full kitchens. This makes them perfect for groups or longer stays. On-site dining, outdoor pool, spa and exercise facilities all contribute to making you feel pampered while on vacation. This Santa Barbara Best Western is a prime choice for business travelers in town for work with Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic, or the Arlington, Granada and Lobero theaters. Many of our guests are here for medical procedures and require long-term stays. When you're recovering, it's important to feel comfortable and relaxed. You'll feel right at home at our Santa Barbara hotel. Family and friends visiting patients in the hospital, as well as visiting nurses and doctors choose to stay at our spacious Santa Barbara hotel. We offer great value in the heart of Santa Barbara. You can expect spacious accommodations, luxurious bedding and friendly service. Our Santa Barbara hotel is unique because it's designed for long-term stays and overnight guests alike. You can also stock up and enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen while on vacation. Whether you're here for an extended stay or just the weekend, we'll provide everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

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Customer reviews

4.0
based on 1290 guest reviews
Excellent
662
Very Good
367
Average
158
Poor
61
Terrible
42
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"Very enjoyable stay"
Rande F, 12 Septembre 2024

We had a lovely time. The staff was very friendly, we had a nice room overlooking the pool and garden and it was a nice size room with comfortable beds. The hotel is centrally located with an easy drive to both downtown and the beach. We will definitely be back!

"Great stay in Santa Barbara"
kellypS8939LD, 30 Août 2024

My husband and I have stayed here twice and our son also stayed once recently and we've always had a good experience. The rooms are updated nicely and the grounds are beautiful. It was quiet and the AC worked well. The coffee was great. Lobby staff were super helpful.

"cute small place, quiet and nice restaurant with very good food. Friendly and kind"
Ramon G, 27 Août 2024

Very clean place, small room but comfortable beds and pillows. Convenience and safe parking, great quite location. Quite neighborhood, but close enough to downtown. A nice very good food restaurant available. Friendly personal at the hotel and restaurant.

"Well Maintained Property"
Dolores N, 13 Août 2024

Good location with nice amenities: outdoor pool, hot tub, on-site restaurant, laundry. Airport shuttle. Friendly staff. Within walking distance to Cottage Hospital, SB Mission and numerous restaurants. Quiet neighborhood and not far from downtown.

"One thing ruined this stay for us."
BarryBB70, 10 Août 2024

One thing ruined this stay for us. Shame as the location was good. The pool was very nice. The room was spacious. The issue was the mattress. The dip in the middle was like the Grand Canyon. Ruined my nights sleep. Those mattresses need to be replaced.

"Great all around!"
MaggieMckinney, 03 Août 2024

Wonderful hotel centrally located to everything in Santa Barbara yet tucked away, any cute neighborhood. I had been to this hotel several times for their restaurant with family, but it never stayed there and was always impressed with the variety of food and local beers on tap. Prior to this stay, I had called the front desk several times for some requests about check-in, etc., and they were very accommodating and helpful. I found myself to be very welcoming and gracious. I was really impressed with the size of the room, the cleanliness and the amenities, especially for the cost. The only downside was at the pool area, where it was a beautiful day, however not enough lounge chairs to accommodate the amount of people there.

"Santa Barbara Hotel"
Ade5, 31 Juillet 2024

We would give this hotel mixed reviews as there were pluses and minuses. First, the positives: the staff was very friendly and helpful across the board. The other thing we really liked was the restaurant on the property: we ate mostly breakfasts which offered an excellent variety of choices and each that we had was excellent as was the serving staff. As there are not any restaurants very close by, this was a real convenience. There was a nice pool on the property--we did not use it, but it looked clean and inviting as did the pool area which offered both sun and shade. The room was somewhat disappointing--it looked dated. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was fine. The air-conditioner did not seem to cool despite lowering the thermostat. There was a microwave and coffee maker (as well as free coffee in the lobby 24 hours) in the room, but we missed having a refrigerator. The location was in a residential area--offering quiet, but a little too far to walk to the downtown or Wharf areas. If you are a good walker, this may not be a problem for you. Per other reviews, it sounds like they have refurbished some rooms, so you might ask to be in one of those. I don't believe ours was one of them.

"Severely Disappointed"
Road02359247570, 29 Juillet 2024

I reserved an Apartment Style Room with 2 Double Beds for 1 night. The room that we had was vastly different than the pictures that we saw on the website. Our room was shabby and looked dated. The sofa was lumpy, couldn't hold its shape and the upholstery was tattered. We checked in at 7:00 and asked for a rollaway bed. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly, but said that there would be a 20 minute delay in getting the bed to the room. Since we were all famished, I asked if we could get the bed after dinner. He said that would be no problem at all. When we called at 10:00 o' clock to have the bed sent to the room, there had been a shift change. The new front desk gentleman said that while they had one available, there were no "maintenance" people around, so we couldn't get it. He was apologetic and said that he could bring up extra bedding instead. What?! If there was going to be a problem with delivering the bed later, why weren't we told so that we could make an informed decision? They could have delivered it while we were out if it was a staffing issue. I think it's a real problem that we were given misinformation and that they were so understaffed that we couldn't be serviced. My son had to sleep on the floor! This really put a damper on our stay. I am also extremely disappointed that not one person on staff offered to make amends for this gross negligence. Very poor customer service.

"Pleasantly surprised!"
NirajOyster, 26 Juillet 2024

We were on our way along the Pacific Coast Highway from LA to San Francisco and decided to stop in Santa Barbara for two nights. We booked the hotel last minute, and like most accommodations in Santa Barbara, it wasn't cheap. Traveling with two older teenage boys meant we had to book two rooms. Check-in was very efficient. We were given a map of the area along with details of all the things to do nearby. We were fortunate to get refurbished rooms, which were beautiful and clean. The rooms were a good size, with a comfortable bedroom and bathroom, and even a small balcony. They were equipped with a microwave, which was a nice touch. Rooms are cleaned upon request. The pool was a decent size and pleasantly warm. The hotel's restaurant offered a good variety of vegetarian food at a reasonable price. Overall, our stay was fantastic. Book it—you won't go wrong

"A nice find"
wtcmor, 24 Juillet 2024

A nice find. Location is a little way out of town, but very accessible by public transport. If you are using public transport, ,there are multiple options so do your research. Staff friendly. Breakfast room is still not open Would not hesitate to stay again

"Old and Noisy"
922dougg, 17 Juillet 2024

This is an old property. It creaks, smells funky, but has some character. There is no free breakfast, and the office is not open 24 hours as advertised. There was loud construction all day the day we stayed, and noisy tourists screeching in the pool area. This place was the opposite of relaxing. It is so expensive that I really expected something above average.

"Lovely property, great staff"
Mobile766203, 10 Juillet 2024

We come every summer for 3 nights and love this property. The front desk staff is helpful and friendly. Shout out to Michelle and Jesus for having caring spirit for their guests. Housekeeping is happy to change towels daily when I brought them down to their laundry room (just down hall from our room). Restaurant has yummy breakfast and even espresso drinks. (Lemon Zest with pistachio & cardamom french toast is bomb!) Great affordable family vacation hotel. I realized an hour after checkout while on way home I had left my airpods behind in the hotel room and called the hotel. Jesus at front desk went over to the room and personally found them and had the BW send them to me. I received them two days later. THANK YOU JESUS!! We will be back next year - already booked!

"Beautiful hotel for Best Western"
FrequentFlier78615, 08 Juillet 2024

I stayed at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Santa Barbara. The amenities were perfect. They have a bird sanctuary there, a beautiful pool, lush surroundings, kind employees, and a comfortable room to enjoy. I would definitely stay here again.

"Apartments perfect for families."
salina12348606, 02 Juillet 2024

We stayed in a 2-bedroom apartment, and it was perfect for my large family. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the property was beautiful. The only drawback was that the apartment needed to be updated.

"BW MINUS"
RickMave, 26 Juin 2024

Overpriced for the worst hotel stay in years! Beware of shower, chairs, wifi, & room keys not working

"Terrible Experience - Frog in My Bed and Rude Staff!"
Ariadne R, 23 Juin 2024

I recently stayed at the Best Western Plus in Santa Barbara, and it was an absolute nightmare. I was woken up in the middle of the night by a frog on my bed! Yes, you read that correctly, a FROG! It was terrifying and completely unacceptable. When I called the front desk for help, Kevin answered and his response was appalling. Instead of offering assistance, he told me to figure it out myself and to remove the frog on my own. This is the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Kevin is by far the worst employee I have encountered in any hotel. I am deeply disappointed with the lack of professionalism and basic courtesy shown by the staff at this hotel. I will never stay here again and I strongly advise others to avoid this place.

"Beautiful hotel, big bed in spacious room."
lindapcea, 05 Juin 2024

Its a beautiful hotel. Bed was king size, very comfortable. Air does get closed in, so open windows to avoid any humidity issues.

"Charming & quiet"
Honesty_Travler, 28 Mai 2024

This location offers a very clean and quaint experience. It's walking distance to fantastic coffee at Daily grind and I lace cream from McConnels. FREE parking and State street is less than 5 minutes by car. The staff is very friendly and they offer coffee, tea and fruit. The pool and spa are open only until 9pm.

"Five star service"
maggiewaterman, 26 Mai 2024

I stay here frequently and the level of satisfaction is amazing. I feel truly blessed to stay here on business at least once a month for 4 nights at a time, so it's nice to have a "home away from home"

"The Lone Oak Restaurant is Amazing"
John B, 24 Mai 2024

Friendly staff, clean updated rooms and the best restaurant located on the grounds. Unless you have a small car stay away from parking garage. Plenty of on site parking. Near the airport. Would definitely return to this establishment. Nice sitting areas outside to relax

"Good staff and location"
Paul W, 22 Mai 2024

Best western + is located nicely but at the time of writing this has construction going on in the building opposite. We weren't informed of this and we're given a room with the construction as its only view! That aside, the check in team were really helpful and arranged a reservation for us for dinner at a sister hotel. The room itself was what we expected for a 3 star, comfortable, clean and had the essentials we needed for our stay. The construction didn't end up disturbing us, it would have just been nice to be warned when booking the room.

"Great place to stay"
Xlynn1025, 19 Mai 2024

Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, easy to find, close to tourist attractions, beach, restaurants, and shopping.

"Quiet, comfortable anniversary stay"
livedog1955, 15 Mai 2024

My wife and I stayed for our anniversary and the facility was away from all of the touristy parts of Santa Barbara in a quiet neighborhood and our room was very comfortable.

"Always nice staying here"
PETERD6195, 23 Mars 2024

I stay here for work. The hotel is conveniently close to my job, and the restaurant has really good food. The rooms have been remodeled and are very nice. Hopefully they upgrade their heating and air conditioning units as they are outdated.

"Flowers, quiet, peaceful area"
Christina M, 26 Février 2024

Pros: the neighborhood is quiet. Room quiet; even when the young ladies were chatting it up in a room near us we couldn't hear every detail (thankfully). Ceiling fan. Lovely landscaping! So many pretty flowers. Cons: The pillows were not great. If/when I stay here again, I want to bring my own pillow. Lumpy, too big. The bed was a bit soft for me with the pillow top, but my husband slept great so it's a preference thing.

"Great place to stay! Super friendly staff!"
happykatk2024, 18 Février 2024

This hotel is a great place to stay. It had shuttle pick up at the airport, depending on hours. We were there for the film festival. The downtown area has many eating places and shopping, everyone was very friendly. It is super clean with a great restaurant and apiary and pool. I would stay there again.

"Enjoyed Santa Barbara"
jeanm338, 28 Janvier 2024

The purpose of my trip was to visit a family member at a nursing home in the area. The Best Western was conveniently located within walking distance. Food and service at the Live Oak restaurant was great. Enjoyed the whirlpool and aviary.

"beware of some bad rooms"
steveholanov, 26 Janvier 2024

We've had nice rooms at this Best Western in the past but the building next to De La Vina has a horrible underground parking situation, almost no internet and the bathroom is ice cold. Management had no interest in my description of the problems.

"Charming gem in Santa Barbara"
patgzollner, 10 Janvier 2024

My husband had a medical emergency on our road trip and this charming hotel was my home for 5 days while he was in the nearby hospital. The staff were helpful in arranging a stay that could be extended day by day. The property is beautifully maintained, both buildings and grounds. My room was quiet and peaceful, including a garden patio. The Live Oak Cafe with its aviary was delightful—great healthy choices on the menu, like whole grain pancakes, for example. I appreciated the discounted rate for a hospital-related stay. I would come back for a regular stay—very nice all around.

"Most expensive but not value for money"
GlobeTrotting69576, 08 Janvier 2024

Poorly located for walking to the main street Cold coffee at reception No breakfast included which is the first BW we have come across that doesn't. The reason they gave me is "We have a restaurant so you need to use that" Illogical if you ask me. Lift to access 2nd floor from the basement was broken so we had to cart luggage up 3 floors. We are 74 years old. No shower gel for a shower. We cancelled our second night and moved on.

"Clean Quiet Stay"
Toll_Haus2024, 06 Janvier 2024

Property, quiet & clean. Staff friendly and professional. Room as you would expect, clean with kCup coffee maker & mini fridge. Excellent experience, would stay again. We chose this Hotel as its nearby proximity to the Nursing Care Facility we are visiting family member at.

"Triple C--Close, Comfortable, and Convenient"
paul_r_socal, 03 Octobre 2023

This Best Western Plus was the perfect space for our family during our visit to Santa Barbara. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The location is on a quiet street and close to the city center, which was very convenient.

"Santa Barbara BW great overnight hotel"
sb2023sea, 27 Septembre 2023

The Santa Barbara Best Wester has great service, clean rooms, great eats in attached cafe. All at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this property. I stumbled upon this property after dark and had a great experience.

"A fair stay"
951misss, 27 Août 2023

We stayed for one night here whilst doing a road trip and traveling down to Los Angeles. Upon check in we waited a while after what seemed like a guest complaining on the end of the phone. We were then seen to and this was swift. The stay was generally ok and clean enough however they majorly need to get their full refurb complete as the rooms could be described as tired. We did request a new refurbished room prior to our stay but it would appear this was not honored. It did not matter as we stayed for one night. There was a bar/restaurant on site and from viewing the menu in room this looked like they offered a lot and not badly priced. We ventured out to Santa Barbara on a tour and would recommend this as it was lovely to see this area and neighboring Montecito.

"Not as nice as the pics"
skysavarese, 17 Août 2023

hot-tub is right next to the laudry room and the toilet opens right up to it as well. Bed wasn't comfortable, room was stuffy and the air conditioner sounded like a semi truck Service was good and friendly. restaurant was what you would expect.

"Very Clean Environment, Great Staff"
Jeff S, 14 Août 2023

Although my wife and I only stayed 1 night over the weekend, we found the Hotel to be very well taken care of. Very clean, flowers throughout the property, and a big bird cage with lots of little pretty birds for all to view outside the Live Oak Cafe. Estuardo at the Check-In Desk is a rock star, as greats everyone with a smile and provides top notch customer service. Only complaint is I feel breakfast should be included for the cost of the rooms. And the breakfast is very good!!

"Best Western Motel Santa Barbara Ca"
outletlady4, 06 Août 2023

This motel is very comfortable clean and the location is across the street from the Samsun clinic in Cottage Hospital making it the perfect location to stay when visiting the clinic. The motel staff is excellent. We will be staying here again in February 2024.

"A Hidden Gem in Santa Barbara"
1businesstraveler123, 31 Juillet 2023

Who knew of this great place tucked away in Santa Barbara, a pleasant surprise nestled in a local neighborhood. I would definitely stay here again if I come to Santa Barbara. Clean, quiet, but close enough to all of the activities in the city. .

"Renovated rooms, spotless housekeeping"
Calif0rnia_traveller, 06 Février 2023

Older hotel, but the room appeared to be totally renovated. Beautiful bathroom , all new furniture, working outlets by bed, new sliding door and screen that could actually slide easily, large balcony overlooking pool. Entire room, including balcony furniture, was spotless. Onsite restaurant was great for breakfast. We ordered an omelet online the night before, walked over and picked it up, and ate it on the balcony. It's not a big fancy resort by the water, but it doesn't cost $1,000+ a night, either. We will definitely stay here again on our annual trip to Santa Barbara.

"A Winter Treat Stay"
janethskw, 05 Février 2023

A pleasant stay in a suite. I left with the idea of a longer stay at a future time. This was a Santa Barbara stay in a beautiful neighborhood. The staff at my entry were friendly and professional. There is a pleasant cafe on the site that serves food creatively and has a clean, refreshing decor.

"Quaint stay in Santa Barbara"
TravelswithAmberB, 04 Janvier 2023

2nd stop on our honeymoon and did not disappoint. A really quaint stay in accommodation representing the location. The hotel was beautiful and it was a very comfortable stay. We arrived and were upgraded straight away to one of the town house rooms and given a bottle of wine. This was the most perfect accommodation, with all the facilities you could ask for. It is a tiny bit dated but we were okay with this as it added to the traditional feel of the accommodation. The hotel has a great bar and restaurant with a true American feel. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. It is a little out of the way from the town centre but a short taxi to the front. Overall, great value for money and a lovely hotel (doesn't feel like part of a chain).

"Nice remodeled hotel."
JoJo B, 04 Janvier 2023

Great rooms and service. The room was remodeled tastefully. The location was close to downtown by car. Parking was free. Restaurant was very nice with good food and excellent service. We'll definitely stay at this hotel again

"Mark was the coolest dude Best customer service"
jarend2023, 03 Janvier 2023

I love his willingness to help! He's amazing and really worked to resolve and take care of us. He just has a good heart and works hard. You guys got a good one. Keep it up. Really work to save these guys

"Awesome!!"
Blake W, 03 Janvier 2023

Mark was the man and helped us get an awesome room. We love this place and will definitely come back thanks to him. It was easy to book when I called in and easy to check in as well. Very pleased with our stay here

"Santa Barbara Best Western"
Dethshead, 01 Janvier 2023

There's just a time you need to get away from you every day life. This location is in a quiet area with a comfortable atmosphere. Your stay will be quite pleasurable as it just that nice just to be there; away fro your normally life. Your room will be comfortable with limited counter space and your bed worthy of sleeping in the first morning. I travel for work. I'm in and out of numerous hotels. This was one location I'd book for a month if I could.

"Hidden Treasure"
97kellyanderson, 10 Décembre 2022

Quaint yet big property. Totally cool and chill. Nice cafe on the property with a cute pool and rooms that overlook the pool. Great landscaping with succulents and blooming flowers all year round. Finch aviary tops it all for me.

"Medical necessity"
gampiejack, 05 Décembre 2022

Close to hospital, staff very accommodating, much appreciated , extended check out time to accommodate family members discharge from hospital, late in afternoon & did not charge us extra. Had we needed to stay another night, motel would accommodate us.

"Best Spot to Stay"
nascarhorse, 30 Novembre 2022

I love staying here when I need to go to Sansum clinic. It's walking distance from there. This place is super convenient and a very peaceful place to stay. I also like the cafe at the location. Overall, great place to stay.

"Decent"
caribbeanluv15, 29 Novembre 2022

3.75 stars, mostly for cleanliness and customer service. My two kids had a fever, and they let us check out 1.5 hours late for no fee. Property is very dated— feels like a 1960's apartment community— but the pool, jacuzzi, and little aviary are nice touches that make it stand out.

"Outstanding Experience"
TeresaTerry, 29 Novembre 2022

Chris V was the personnel who assisted me. She was outstanding, professional, and so nice. I have family at the cottage hospital and she helped get a perfect room at a great rate so I could just walk across the street. She was most accommodating. She asked questions about mobility needs for a room to ensure everything was perfect for me. I felt so well taken care of the entire stay. The restaurant, lounge, pool, jacuzzi and laundromat were extra bonuses. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you Chris V for going above for me. You are such a gift.

"Joe B at the Granada and a wonderful night at the Best in the West! "
Carr M, 22 Novembre 2022

For our first night out in years in Santa Barbara, the Joe Bonnamassa concert was special. Our stay was only made better by Mark! Mark was fantastic! He was professional, helpful, and even brought us a bottle of champagne on our anniversary ! Thank you Mark!

"Excellent location and townhomes best for 6 people"
SteveLicata, 18 Novembre 2022

We stayed here recently for a family wedding and really enjoyed the convenience of a two-story townhome that had all the amenities (kitchen), two bedrooms, two baths and a sleeper sofa bed. The staff was very pleasant and the property very well-maintained and spotless. While each unit is allocated just one reserved parking place, if a few couples (with a car each) rents a single townhouse, there is some free parking on the street along the street. Unfortunately, because they have a separately-owned restaurant on site (The Live Oak Cafe), the hotel is prohibited from offering the famous Best Western Plus breakfasts. That restaurant, the Live Oak Cafe, has reasonably-prepared food but seem overstaffed (I waited 40 minutes for a takeout order). On the plus side, the hotel lobby does have several types of fresh and regularly replenished coffee and fruit (apples and oranges) in the lobby. Our townhouse had a fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast table and nice back patio. The hotel also has a free shuttle service to the regional Santa Barbara Airport Overall, this is a very good hotel with a great staff which, in our situation with six adults, really accommodated our needs.

"Positive Staff & Nice Hotel"
716jcox, 18 Novembre 2022

I really enjoy staying at this particular hotel every time in in town. The hotel staff is very friendly, positive and attentive. The rooms are very clean and beds comfortable. It's a really nice location and best in the area. Definitely recommend.

"Good stay, and would return in a heartbeat."
Robin H, 18 Novembre 2022

Spent a couple of good nights here, which has good facilties,pleasant rooms and helpful staff. Coffee and tea are always available in the lobby (and my room was just above, so very convenient!), and a reasonable sized pool is available for guests,as is a hot tub near by. The Live Oak cafe provides great breakfasts (although not included in the price) - try the delicious LIve Oak Benedict, with espresso-soaked bacon! I would certainly return, if I am ever in Santa Barbara again - fingers crosed!

"Our go to place in Santa Barbara with excellent restaurant on the property."
nita291, 13 Novembre 2022

Quiet, clean, beautiful facility. Close to downtown & the freeway. Lobby with hot beverages 24 hours. Plus fresh apples. The Live Oak Cafe has the best food,, menu & wonderful staff. Appreciate the aviary with finch's.

"Best Western Plus with lots of negatives"
chicago90Phoenix, 10 Novembre 2022

Bad experience and clearly don't understand the “plus” designation. This hotel is a combination of a best western and a former other chain adjacent to property . I was in the best western building. The room was grossly overpriced, tiny room, double bed, paper thin walls and no breakfast. The hotel wants you to patronize their restaurant. The direct tv cable box had to be replaced when only 3 channels were available . Housekeeping didn't show up after being gone for 7 hours, no explanation. Bottom line. Stay away.

"Again…..TERRIFIC!"
Susan B, 06 Novembre 2022

The weekend was so busy with SBU parents weekend and also the half marathon. The experience from picking up the phone promptly to turning the key lock was amazing. The rooms are spacious too. The cleaning staff go above and beyond. We have been coming for years. Roe and Helen especially provided professionalism with kindness. Thank you.

"Great place!"
Kelley S, 30 Octobre 2022

This is a very charming hotel, with nice landscape, beautiful tile/mission design, our 2nd floor room was newly remodeled & had a nice, beamed ceiling. The pool area is really pretty and there's a great restaurant and bar on-site with very nice wait staff. The hotel had a super friendly front desk team, and all the maids and maintenance crew greeted you and were very helpful too. Would definitely stay here again.

"Cozy and clean!"
darylcam5, 03 Octobre 2022

We came to Santa Barbara for a family wedding and had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were helpful, the room was super clean and comfortable. The little restaurant on the property(Live Oak Cafe) was great too. I will definitely stay here again!

"Beautiful room and grounds"
Mary T, 29 Septembre 2022

Our room was a corner deluxe double bed unit and it was beautiful. Bathroom was spacious. Beds and pillows were uber comfortable. Hotel grounds are beautiful. Jacuzzi was awesome, as well as the pool. Ask for pool towels at the front desk. Complimentary coffee and tea 24 hours. Front desk staff is very professional and friendly. Hotel is a short 5 minute drive to the beach and State St. restaurants. Highly recommend. Shout out to Teresa and Roe!

"One of the Best BW Plus stays"
252marissak, 19 Septembre 2022

You have to visit this property to really appreciate it. I cannot say enough about the property, room (#271), service, staff, restaurant/food at this BW+. No complaints. Very clean and quiet room & property. Great pool and patio. The outdoor finch aviary was a nice bonus. Beautiful blooming flowers & mature trees throughout the property. Stay was extra nice due to the more mature guests & the non-summer time of year (=quiet). Full breakfast, lunch, dinner menus available.

"Tired, over priced hotel"
richardspalding1968, 19 Septembre 2022

for $500 per night, you get a basic BW experience, no service, no bar, no pool towels. The front desk were helpful and pleasant , but the hotel is stripped down to the basics. Not a great location, 20 min walk to town.

"Not up to par with other BW Plus hotels"
sunshinegirlGualala, 31 Août 2022

This is a very old, and dated, BW.. They do not serve breakfast. We were upgraded to a suite that had a seating area and small kitchenette. They do have a small restaurant on site that served a good breakfast but for normal prices. The hotel was not cheap either yet was not what we have come to expect of BW hotels. The staff were very good but the property is right out of the 70's and 80's. The bathroom was so tiny you could hardly turn around. They had a tiny heater that was broken. There was an air conditioner up high on the wall. The furnitiure was old and the carpets were old shag style. We love BW and are Reward Members so always stay with this chain. We were disappointed. There was a delightful garden/ pool area which we didn't use but would be great for families. Otherwise there must be better hotels in the area for the money.

"Nice Apartment, good Location"
adi2205, 31 Août 2022

Our Room was really nice. I advise to book a Room with Kitchen, so you get am Apartment next to the Pool. Ask for a room at the ground floor. The Location is really good. Its a quiet area but you are really fast on the freeway and i about 10 minutes at the funk zone.

"Beware"
michaelwT4769GV, 30 Août 2022

Some of the rooms have not been renovated and look nothing like what is on the website. We were given an “upgrade” to an unrenovated suite that was dingy and sad, with a small very uncomfortable bed. We were given a full refund by Best Western, but be sure to ask about your room before you book!

"Lovely Hotel"
Gourmet81, 30 Août 2022

In a city teeming with tourists, this was a lovely oasis. It was quiet and restful. The beds are wonderfully comfortable. It very handy having the resturant on the grounds. The location in a mostly residential area added to it's charm.

"Good inn in quiet area"
filippo01_11, 15 Août 2022

Hotel is nice and we'll maintained, in a nice residentially area. There's an ok pool and hot tub in a small garden. Breakfast and other meals available a la carte at the local restaurant. On the negative side it is far from the action in Santa Barbara. Room was clean, even if the carpet-floor does not look super clean.

"Good hotel but a little out of the way of restaurants and beaches."
liverbyrd50, 14 Août 2022

Lovely hotel, staff were great. This hotel is a 15 min journey to the beach (by car) Hotel was clean and beds really comfortable. There is a little restaurant next to the hotel which does a great breakfast. Highly recommend it! Air con was a little noisy if I'm being picky but all in all a good hotel, although a little pricey for the location.

"Clean and Quiet"
Dee Jay B, 06 Août 2022

Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. Rooms are quiet and many come with a kitchenette. The cafe is friendly and has a varied menu selection for all meals. It is located across the street from Sansum Pueblo Clinic and down the street from Ridley Tree Cancer Center.

"Nice and clean rooms"
karstenEg, 05 Août 2022

Stayed there for 2 nights and the rooms was really nice. The pool area is nice. All rooms has a balcony and we really enjoyed that and it was not up to the pool area been it was more quiet. There are free parking near to the room.

"Great value hotel - nice room and facilities"
Ian G, 28 Juillet 2022

We visited this hotel as part of a Californian trip. From the start we were impressed. The reception associates were very helpful, friendly and informative. The room was clean, well sized and appointed and comfortable. There is a pool and lovely restaurant ( where we met local residents who advised that they ate there regularly). We walked to State Street from the hotel ( we are from the UK after all) it is a 15-20 minute walk but through nice Santa Barbara streets - We would look at staying here again if and when we visit the city again

"Little Gem"
Mary N, 21 Juillet 2022

The room was clean, the location was convenient and the full kitchen in the room was a real plus. It was easy to get to restaurants, freeway and gas stations. There is a pool & restaurant on site. Internet quality was poor — I could not connect my laptop although my phone was able to access my email.

"Outdated - Misleading Website"
Mari L, 19 Juillet 2022

Stay away! Rooms are like a time warp back to the 70's and not in a good way. Old furniture, dirty rugs and sofa, double bed not queen. Absolutely ridiculous for almost $400. Should be more like $100 and even at $100 I wouldn't stay there ever again. The website is very misleading.

"Nice, but dated."
ravenofreality, 14 Juillet 2022

This a decent stay if you are on a budget...its simple and clean. It felt like they were doing the best they could with what they had. Staff very friendly, onsite pool, restaurant & coffee are convenient.

"Misrepresenting"
JulesinCA, 06 Juillet 2022

The hotel is a motel.The beds are full sized and not queens. Everything is old. It would not be a problem if I paid $99/night. Unfortunately, we had to pay $450/night. The only things good about this hotel are the location and it wasn't dirty.

"Amazing gem of a hotel!"
marissamp2022, 04 Juillet 2022

So clean and quiet and lux!! Amazing for families with little ones!! So fabulous! Loved the location the townhome was so amazing and clean and perfect room for us all! It was the absolute best!! Must stay!

"California Dreaming"
H5293EZmarkf, 19 Juin 2022

fantastic experience in this hotel, nicely situated not too far from the action. Nice room, pool was well kept no issues at all. The staff were very professional and caring, made the stay a wonderful experience

"Nice and clean Motel"
CinthyaD, 19 Juin 2022

Nice hotel to rest if you are traveling to North of California that it was our case; we spent 1 night to rest and continue a little north to Paso Robles; is a well keep and clean motel; the restaurant in the morning it was a nice surprise; the jacuzzi help to rest after the drive

"Good stay - have to stay longer next time"
jenLeCreate, 16 Juin 2022

Going on a quick little getaway and always check out to see if there is a best western in the area. This bw more than fit the bill. It is located slightly out of the downtown in a residential neighborhood which is part of its' charm. Took the train up and I stayed for one night only as I was going to see some music. Was a couple of miles from the train station - nice little walk thru downtown and a mile from the theatre for music. Appreciated the closeness of everything - after riding on the train, it felt good to stretch my legs a bit. The hotel is bigger than I expected. Checking in was simple and efficient and I was put in a room behind the pool at the rear of the building. Room was clean and quiet but really I did not spend much time there. After getting settled in, relaxed for a bit, showered and then off to dinner and then music. A couple of things if you are used to bw, 1) they have a restaurant on site but no complimentary breakfast like other bws, 2) the business center was a little strange - located at the side of the front desk in the lobby, the monitors are affixed up the wall kinda like a tv - didn't feel very private to me. Neither of these items were a big deal however and I would gladly stay again. The few staff that I encountered (front desk, housekeeping) were friendly. Bed was comfortable, shower pressure good and I enjoyed my (short) stay. A great place to relax. hmmm, wonder who is playing at the Arlington Theatre next?

"Great Staff - wonderful room"
robjN3458KQ, 11 Juin 2022

I usually don't write reviews but felt compelled to because of the fantastic customer service I received. I was in Santa Barbara for my daughters graduation and had booked two rooms. The day before I was to arrive, the other party going with me became sick and couldn't travel. The hotel staff immediately cancelled the reservation even though their policies indicated no refunds. They did this cheerfully. The front desk clerk named Lee was amazing!!! I so appreciate her. The room was clean, large, and the complex was very well maintained. I highly recommend this hotel.

"Short Stay in Santa Barbra"
enquiries329, 08 Juin 2022

One of the best Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Hotel I stayed in during my Stay whilst in USA. With a fresh deco, clean room with all the modern amenities. Perfect location and close to Town/Beach within 5/6 minuets taxi drive away.

"Nice place to stay"
RobinA_13, 24 Mai 2022

First stay at a Best Western. Nice property, helpful, friendly staff and for those who are walkers, not too far from restaurants and downtown shopping. Few appreciated the extra room amenities like water, coffee, tea a small refrigerator and microwave.

"Lovely stay"
Julie M, 12 Mai 2022

We stayed in this pretty hotel for 2 nights . The staff were so friendly and helpful always . The accommodation was large and very clean , we had a little garden / patio area and there were pretty flowers around the hotel and gardens . The hotel is in a lovely residential area , within a mile and easy walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops . The hotel kindly offered me a later check out free of charge as I was running a local half marathon and may not get back in time to shower , which we really appreciated , it was a lovely stay and I would highly recommend. Thank you

"Happy in Santa Barbara"
gaylej0y, 11 Mai 2022

Clean, friendly, quiet hotel with airport shuttle provided. Had previously stayed at another hotel nearby and was extremely disappointed. Will stay here from now on. Visit family in the area twice a year so they will be seeing me again!

"Great Stay at BW+ in Santa Barbara!"
KyleZ139, 09 Mai 2022

Had a great experience here. From the moment we checked in, Lee, who was managing the front desk, provided excellent recommendations of things to do in town. She helped store our luggage while we explored SB, and was extremely personable and friendly throughout our visit. Shared a suite with a family member, and it was quite large and comfortable. The hotel is a bit outside the main State Street area, but has plenty to do around regardless. I also enjoyed the 8' deep pool as a taller person. Would definitely stay here again!

"Great Stay"
hb42022, 07 Mai 2022

We had a lovely stay here in Santa Barbara. Location is close to downtown but in a quiet residential neighborhood. Hotel grounds are very pretty and well cared for. We loved the finches in the little aviary and enjoyed a very good breakfast at the cafe. Staff were very kind and friendly. Good value for the area, would stay here again.

"The Best, Best Western Plus"
jefogarty1, 26 Avril 2022

Cozy and Charming! Our room was newly renovated. Live Oak Cafe breakfast was amazing. Loved the brioche French toast, western omelette, fried sweet potatoes, home fries, potatoes with scallions, bagel sandwiches, and coffee that brings inner peace! Best breakfast ever!

"Clean and comfortable"
dennisl342, 22 Avril 2022

Easy to find. Clean and comfortable room. Caring and respectful staff. Quiet location and close to the Sansum clinic which was the purpose of the stay. I will return there next time staying in Santa Barbara.

"Well located and reasonable"
charleydickey, 19 Avril 2022

Liked the simple, non-frill feeling about this hotel. On the exterior it looks a bit dated; however, on the inside it has all the items covered that an average traveler needs in a very neat, clean and orderly way. The pool right outside our room was very inviting, but we didn't indulge. The Live Oak Cafe in the middle of the complex is run independently and well at that. Tasty breakfasts. Again, very reasonable. Seems popular for non-hotel patrons.

"I always come back here"
Geni C, 16 Avril 2022

The staff here is the absolute greatest! You-all are the reason I have been coming back for at least 15 years, if not many more. Thank you again for helping me and mine have a positive experience on our trip!

"Close to Medical facilities"
Dee Jay B, 14 Avril 2022

Encina is closest to Sansum Clinic on Pueblo as well as Ridley Tree Cancer Center. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave and easy chair. This is a plus for anyone traveling for medical reasons. It is in a quiet area but has all the amenities needed for a relaxing vacation as well.

"Want to see birds in a cage/prison? Want a place that doesn't recycle? If yes, this place is for you."
Tracy C, 11 Avril 2022

Best Western of Santa Barbara should create an area (food, water, houses) to attract birds versus putting them a cage/prison. I felt so, SO SAD for those trapped birds. The hotel also really needs to recycle. Come on! Otherwise it's a fine place to stay (good location, nice beds, etc.)

"Nice rooms with good location"
lkoswj, 10 Avril 2022

Service was very nice and fast, the rooms were clean, and the location is near downtown Santa Barbara so it's easy to walk around the city. The only issue is that they don't have an elevator for people with limited or no mobility.

"Not worth the price at all."
Larryv501, 10 Avril 2022

A place to sleep. Not much more. Room was minimal. Ground floor rooms open up to the public sidewalk with not much privacy. Two mile walk to State Street activity. There are better options. Look around. The place does come frequently weNt searched.

"Friendly, clean and convenient."
klutge, 04 Avril 2022

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room clean-love that the remote was in a sterilized pouch. The pool and aviary were such a treat. The birds are mesmerizing and therapeutic to watch. Love how they go into their own bird houses at night. Perfect location away from the busy downtown yet a couple minutes drive time. Great neighborhood to walk.

"Well-being factor"
Mario041, 28 Mars 2022

At the end of March 2022, on the occasion of my birthday, we stayed for two nights at the Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites in Santa Barbara. Already the welcome at the reception thrilled me, as a birthday gift there was a bottle of Californian champagne. When I asked after inspecting the room if there was the possibility of a larger bed, there was directly without extra charge an upgrade to a room with king size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. This room was also very clean and very spacious, the bed a dream which made us very happy. Ideally here is also the possibility to wash and dry clothes, parking is plentiful in the yard and also on the street. At night it was very quiet, the hotel is not located on a busy street. We were very satisfied with our stay and the friendliness of the staff. We would come here again anytime, we are thrilled!

"One night after the day at the zoo"
Rose P, 14 Mars 2022

Our family had gathered at the zoo. While all our young families made there way home, the hubby and I decided to spend the night, so we had booked a room. Not far from the zoo or the restaurant we had dinner at, Reunion Kitchen. Nice room, comfortable and a nice balcony to sit on and enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Friendly front desk people to help us. Just the spot to spend the night. They have a cafe adjoining the hotel, no complimentary breakfast. Each cafe person was all nicer than the next and the food was delicious. I had the Brioche French Toast and it barely needed to be cut, it melted in your mouth. Another nice Best Western.

"A creepy aspect."
grumpyguy2022, 11 Mars 2022

We stayed for 5 nights in one of the townhouses facing Bath Street. A minivan was parked in front of our unit the entire stay, and a guy was sitting behind the wheel most of the time. When I asked about it at the front desk, I was told that there was nothing that could be done about it. Just a bit strange...

"Excellent hotel"
Maps38708735814, 11 Mars 2022

I was very pleased by my stay, quiet neighborhood, excellent cafe on site, had dinner there twice. Courteous and helpful staff. Commodious and inviting room. Would definitely stay here again. I'm glad I found it.

"Great value and experience"
suntraveler2022, 11 Mars 2022

This is a great, well located property - that is an excellent value as hotel prices soar in Santa Barbara. The staff is efficient and friendly, the rooms were spotless, great beds/bedding, quiet and easy parking. It is located in the center of town for easy access to beach, shopping, restaurants. It also has a restaurant on property for breakfast and dinner.

"Great place!"
LBorrelli1, 04 Mars 2022

We will continue to revisit when we are in town. Helen at the front desk is the reason we continue to come back. Helen's customer service is above and beyond! Very clean, nice rooms. The food at the restaurant was great. Thanks Helen!

"Extremely satisfied"
dlldsl, 02 Mars 2022

My husband had heart surgery, so we were there for 39 nights. Staff was caring, friendly and accommodated our needs. Very clean, beautiful grounds, lovely staff. And the aviary was very calming. Excell

"Have been staying ther for over 20 years"
bettysF2720BQ, 02 Mars 2022

They are up dating the rooms and they are really beautiful. there is not many rooms we haven't stayed in over the pass 20+ years. even the apartments for long visits. Everyone of the employees are wonderful, very helpful , always there for your needs. Through the years some have retried and so many of the employees are still there after all this time. that has to say something about where they work. The location is great for just about any where you want to go. we always go for medical appointments. We can walk to just about all of our Doctors. We are there 2-3 times a year. We recommend Best Western Plus for all your needs!

"Nice hotel"
591raulahu, 22 Février 2022

We visited this property in January, 2022 and had a very good time. First, we received an upgrade and could enjoy a 2 bedroom suite that was wonderful. When we arrived, a cold sprinkled wine bottle was waiting for us. The suite was large, clean, with kitchen and silverware and everything we need for our stay. The reception people were friendly and some of them speak spanish. If we return to Santa Barbara we will stay in this hotel again.

"Love it!"
maggiewaterman, 16 Février 2022

I've been staying here whenever I am in Santa Barbara for several years, and it only gets better and better. The staff are stellar - every single person in every capacity and role. I don't think there is a hotel outside of Hawaii that has so many blooming flowers outside everywhere. And that is typical of the kind of love that goes into every detail, and the kind of pride they show in making every guest feel the warm, and welcoming experience every single time.

"The price is right"
hbaamanda, 07 Février 2022

Good value when traveling on a budget. Spacious room with pool view was nice. Free parking for guests and lots of nearby restaurants and shops. Friendly staff and cool birdcage of feathered friends on the hotel grounds. If you require silence to sleep, the walls are a bit thin so you may not like it, but it worked for us.

"Always good"
Keith S, 01 Février 2022

The location is great. The restraunt on site has great food. We areclose to downtown which we enjoy. Our favorite place to stay in Santa b. We have stayed here probably 10 times over the years and it's always been great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Great location for hospital and bus"
ilovearmor, 25 Janvier 2022

We did not have a car while visiting Santa Barbara and relied on walking and the great bus system. This facility is within 1 block of the bus line either way. Some good restaurants nearby within walking distance (3 blocks)

"Lovely spacious home away from home in Santa Barbara"
tallulahcharming, 23 Janvier 2022

We got a free upgrade to stay in one of the extended stay suites which was like an apartment. Towels, bath rugs, etc were much nicer in look and feel than a regular hotel room. The exterior had space and furniture for outdoor enjoyment

"Doctor's Appointment Stay"
mikebev74, 21 Janvier 2022

We have stay at this Hotel many, many times for various medical appointments. It is located near many medical centers. The property is well maintained and the staff is awesome. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. We are very comfortable here. The on-site restaurant is one of the best thing here. Excellent menu, bar, and excellent service, makes it a winner. I highly recommend this hotel, not just for its location to the medical centers, but also for its location in Santa Barbara itself to everything one wants to see or do.

"A Comforting & Caring Stay"
KareDona, 06 Janvier 2022

This Hotel is a lovely one, however the customer service is unsurpassed. I recently had an emergency stay, the Hotel is across from the Hospital. At 3:00 am, the manager was welcoming, caring, and offered us a most comfortable and clean room that he personally walked us to. He made sure I had plenty to drink and allowed a later checkout although they were booked solid for New Year's and needed to turn over the rooms. The manager was so kind and thoughtful, customer service & CARE at it's finest! There is also a restaurant, I strongly reccommend this Hotel, especially if you or a loved one has an emergency at the Hospital, it's across the street! The Hospital staff also recommended this Hotel and so happy they did! The location is most convenient and is in pristine. The landscaping and Hotel are very well maintained and cared for. A true GEM!

"Great place to lay your head"
tommymM9210NY, 03 Janvier 2022

Okay, if you're looking for a great place to lay your head down this place is fabulous. Quite, rooms are very comfortable and coffee is always ready! Comfortable beds and pillows, Cozy cottages with wonderful rooms!

"A Bargain for Santa Barbara"
Seaside548473, 02 Janvier 2022

This hotel was a real find for Santa Barbara. It was affordable and had everything we needed. The location was very convenient and the rooms had everything. We had 3 rooms, including a King Suite, regular King room, and one with 2 queens. Each one had a nice balcony you could sit on. All beds were very comfortable. We absolutely loved having the convenience of the restaurant right there for coffee and a small breakfast every morning. We could sit in the covered area with heaters and enjoy a view of the pool and flowers.The food and service at the restaurant were both fantastic. I was thrilled to find this place in Santa Barbara where most options for lodging seem to be luxury/super expensive.

"Nice hotel fails on service and communication to guests"
raredance, 26 Décembre 2021

This hotel is located near the hospital in Santa Barbara. The room we entered was clean and attractive. The bed was quite comfortable and the shower was very nice also as was the desk chair. The sitting chair had an unusual shape and was not very comfortable, a pillow helped. We had an extended stay from Mon-Sat. Many hotels do not automatically make up the beds and clean the rooms every day for multi-day guests. However at check in I was told that the service could be requested. I was fine with that. Halfway through the stay, on Wed evening I requested the cleaning service (empty trash, clean towels etc.) for Thursday. They verified what time I would be leaving in the morning. When I got back Thursday night nothing had been done. I called the front desk to report it and got a big apology and they said they would do it the next day. Friday night when I returned, again nothing had been done. Because of COVID we opted to get take away breakfasts which generated a fair amount of trash. The waste baskets are tiny so by the end of the week we had at least 4 wastebaskets of trash mostly piled on the floor. The towels were also getting a bit funky. The hotel either has horrible communication between the front desk and housekeeping or they are not honest with the guests ( could be both) which is a real shame. We only had breakfasts from the attached cafe but all of the things we had were very good.

"Best Western Plus Santa Barbara"
nholly, 18 Novembre 2021

We stayed here on our recent trip to Santa Barbara, and booked the 2 story/2 bedroom townhome. I was a little concerned at first site about how quite our accommodations might be since it was facing the street and just step away. But I was very surprised at how little noise we heard while at our hotel and while sleeping. It is in a residential neighborhood but very easy to access the 101 and downtown Santa Barbara. We had 3 adults and a baby on this trip and the layout with the upstairs served us well. The bathrooms were a bit small from what I am used to but did the job...one upstairs and one downstairs. The stairs going up to the bedrooms is a bit steep so if one has trouble climbing stairs I would stay away from this unit. Also, stepping over the curb from the parking area seem like it could be improved upon if I were the owner of the hotel...but very doable if you don't have any walking issues. We didn't do any of the other amenities offered, but we are used to complimentary breakfast and they didn't offer that. However, had a nice little restaurant incorporated into the property where you could order and eat at. I thought it was a little pricey but it was exactly what we were looking for in terms of room. I would definitely stay here again...but might also peak around for something new. Beds were very comfortable and I got a great night sleep even though I am a light sleeper.

"GREAT SPOT!"
IcyPosters, 11 Novembre 2021

A little farther from the water, but if that's not a problem....this is your hotel! Under $300 isn't easy in Santa Barbara. This is a nice little hidden gem. Room was very clean and more updated than I expected when I walked in. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My room was quiet. Parking is free. The cafe on site is DELICIOUS! Order online and they delivers to your room.

"Best place to stay in Santa Barbara"
jinmmy, 02 Novembre 2021

The Encina is the only place I ever stay in when I am in Santa Barbara. The property is well maintained, well managed and very accessible to everything that I want and need. All of the staff are truly excellent. I feel like I am coming home every time I am there. I recommend the Encina to everyone I know.

"Don't bother"
Sally M, 23 Octobre 2021

Least friendly hotel I've ever stayed at. With the exception of the night maintenance person that opened my door when my keys wouldn't work. He also returned to the office to swap my keys and bring them to me. When we checked in we were not welcomed and not told of any of the amenities or anything about the area. Upon checking out we were not asked how our stay was. One room had ants and little water pressure in the shower. This property needs an update. We stay at Best Westerns often and this property gives the brand a bad name.

"Great Place"
debramC44RA, 18 Octobre 2021

I have stayed at this particular BW probably 10 times in the past 5 years. My son graduated from Westmont College and this BW is in a perfect location to everything. It is clean, has a restaurant, in a nice neighborhood, and close to everything. I love it and will be staying here in the future.

"Best Value in Santa Barbara"
Rodriguezsd, 15 Octobre 2021

Close to downtown, close to the hospital and medical offices, full restaurant on site, excellent customer service, immaculate, and safe. Very accommodating staff. Customer service like the good old days.

"No breakfast!"
Serenna M, 12 Octobre 2021

Website says breakfast ( yea at the restaurant next door!). The hotel seemed to be trying but the property was older and needed upgrades all around. The fixtures seemed to be from the 50's or 60's ( not retro just outdated). The parking was right on rooms. Cars were heard all night.

"A wonderful place to stay in an inn-like setting"
ldmcp3, 07 Octobre 2021

Quiet and quaint inn-like atmosphere with a fantastic restaurant and bar (beer and wine). Five minutes to State Street, and other attractions, as well as the 101. Very clean rooms and great service. Many room sizes to choose from including townhouse, and rooms with full kitchens. Would definitely stay here again!

"Stay for a medical test"
mikebev74, 06 Octobre 2021

The hotel is centrally located near most medical facilities. This place is very clean and comfortable. The staff is the amazing and helpful. There is a fantastic on-site restaurant, that offers excellent fare and excellent service. We have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed.

"Wish we could have stayed..."
charlesmF6936OG, 04 Octobre 2021

We were on the final night of a 12 day trip through California. We stayed in 6 hotels for the trip - this one was the 7th. It was beautiful. The rooms were spotless and the hostess at the front desk greeted us very warmly and showed us around. The kitchenette was perfectly clean and had everything needed for a longer stay. The warm chocolate chip cookies were a real treat. The pool was also clean and pleasant after a long day on the bus. The restaurant served great meals with big smiles. We found this to be our best hotel of all 7 we stayed in! We hope to return!

"Didn't Honor Reservation"
Q2860AFamy, 20 Septembre 2021

I made a reservation twelve months in advance for one night arriving 09-20-21 as I scheduled annual medical appointments at Sansum Clinic across the street. I have followed this same routine every September for several years as this hotel is convenient being so close to Sansum Clinic and each year I have three appointments scheduled for the morning with over an hour in between appointments when I can walk back to the room. The week before I was to arrive, the manager informed me "there was a bottleneck of reservations" and I would be transferred to another Best Western which was not near Sansum Clinic. Granted the room was comped, but still ended up being extremely inconvenient. I have never heard of a hotel not honoring a reservation (made 12 months in advance) in this manner and without a reasonable explanation. So much for customer loyalty.

"Our stay"
mkgifford06, 20 Septembre 2021

It's way to much money for just a very plain room. The room isn't warm and welcoming there's zero amenities. We were so looking forward to our getaway and from the website it truly looked charming. Sadly it wasn't any better then a motel 6

"Excellent location of visiting Sansum or Cottage Hospital"
christinefhoward, 20 Septembre 2021

This property is directly across the street from Sansum clinic, rooms are nice and the little restaurant there Live Oak is very good if visiting Sansum clinic or cottage hospital this is the place to stay it's so convenient

"Group of 12"
maria742021, 19 Septembre 2021

We had an excellent stay everyone there is friendly & helpful. Great Customer service. Great staff! Great Hotel! Great Location. We especially loved the Live Oak Cafe. We will definitely come back! Thank you All!

"Excellent value!"
ndbuch, 19 Septembre 2021

A very nice property in a very nice location - love the charm of the older properties! Tucked away from the madding crowds, this location is in a leafy residential area, with some medical offices and the main hospital close by.

"Amazing service and room"
Mariano67, 13 Septembre 2021

we were greatly surprised with this hotel. Its not located in the commercial area of Santa Barbara, but its in a quiet and lovely neighborhood. The room was big and comfortable and everyone that works at the hotel was friendly and attentive. There is a restaurant next to the hotel where you can have breakfast (not included with the room). The food and the service were excellent.

"Great location; Unique rooms"
blumberg, 11 Septembre 2021

Stayed for 3 nights. Rooms are large and updated with nice tile floors and counters in the bathroom. Pleasant balcony with seating for two and a table. High timber-exposed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling mirrors across an entire wall: personally, I don't like looking at myself that much but you may feel differently. Comfy stuffed chair as well as a desk chair and work space. Excellent microwave (I've never commented on a microwave before but this was unique in that its beep was just the right volume, not obnoxious as most are. This is a large property made up of about 6 separate buildings. This is great because there is never a lot of foot traffic outside your room since there aren't many rooms per building. My only complaint is that, because of the size of the property, there are lots of staff working from 7AM to about 8PM, often with their walkie-talkies squawking and/or talking in loud voices with one another. Because there is a cafe on-site, there is no breakfast. However, they have excellent (for a hotel) local coffee in the lobby 24/7.

"Nice property but terrible room"
Gil S, 09 Septembre 2021

Building HVAC was next to our room. It literally was roaring or squealing all night. Room above was very noisy, squeaky ceiling and no noise dampening at all. Food in cafe was inedible. No waste basket in room. Everything looked great and appeared to be very nice, But the negatives were awful for us. It might have been different in another, quieter room. But that would not fix the food. Or probably the ceiling noise either. Big disappointment.

"Nice hotel in downtown Santa Barbara"
516maryanne, 08 Septembre 2021

We stayed a few nights at Best Western Plus in Santa Barbara. It is located in a quiet residential area but very close to downtown State Street and the Stearns Wharf area. There is a restaurant onsite which had very good food and the staff was very helpful with anything we needed. We didn't use the pool but did enjoy the hot tub. We had a little suite with a separate bedroom, living room and small kitchen. It was a little more expensive than we had hoped for but after staying at a couple sub-par motels we were ready to upgrade our experience and very glad we did. We enjoyed it so much we looked for Best Western hotels to stay in as we continued on our trip.

"Good Option"
timfam48, 02 Septembre 2021

The BW Santa Barbara is a solid choice for a stay in SB. Nice clean rooms with good bed and amenities. On site parking. Really nice restaurant. Not cheap but nothing in SB is. Especially convenient to hospital. Recommend this hotel.

"Lush & Tranquil Setting"
jmancinone, 27 Août 2021

Because Best Western has a great rewards program, I received $100 in gift cards while traveling earlier this year. They needed to be redeemed by the end of August so I was looking for a reasonably priced location less than 3 hours outside of LA. We decided on Santa Barbara because there were multiple BW's to choose from, and we went with the one closest to the downtown area (barely a mile away from State Street). It wasn't until after I booked it that I noticed the pictures on the website--stunning! I'm happy to report there was no trick photography, the place is just as gorgeous in real life. The (many) buildings are tucked away in a quiet residential area and offer a variety of room types. Some had 2nd floor balconies overlooking the pool on one side and the mountains on the other. Others had sliding door access to the pool area, which was lush with flowers and greenery, a lovely place to relax even if you didn't go swimming. We stayed in a traditional room (we're on a budget after all lol) that was spacious, clean and well maintained. There was plenty of parking and the on-site restaurant had an interesting menu and very cool vibe. Our only disappointment was not getting a seat next to the bird sanctuary during breakfast, but we were able to enjoy it from the outside just fine. All staff was very friendly and professional. Front desk made redeeming my gift cards super easy, and when we parked in a weird spot and had to move our car, the staff were very understanding & even apologized for asking us to move. We had a great time in Santa Barbara but honestly wished we could've stayed longer just to enjoy the hotel. With its mountain views and lush landscaping, we couldn't have asked for a better location for our mini-break.

"Don't stay here."
travelgirlReddingCa, 26 Août 2021

I'm here now. Just paid close to $1100 for 3 nights. Booked on line. I'll post pictures tomorrow. It's too late for us now, as there are no other hotels available for the weekend so we're stuck. The guy who checked us in was great. I'll say that, but this room is a motel 6 if that. Old, and the bed? Not even a queen!! A double! I asked for a roll away as the bed is too small for 2 people and they brought a pad to throw on the floor. Worst place I have stayed in, in years. This is a $69 room, if that. Pictures to come. If I had somewhere else to go tomorrow I would.

"Great place !"
willtocrush, 21 Août 2021

Great value! Beautiful location. We had one of their one bedroom apartments. Very good size and great value. Nice residential neighborhood. Staff very helpful and friendly. There are restaurants nearby as well as one on site that is open 8-2.

"Nice stay"
john g, 14 Août 2021

The location is near the Mission at the north end of town. It had a nice restaurant, and a pool. You could walk to the Mission, and a few coffee shops. You will need to drive to everything else, but it's a small town. This hotel was just a few blocks east of 101.

"Wow this was a pretty place to stay at!"
CabrilloD25, 10 Août 2021

Stayed here two nights last week. What a pretty hotel. I can't imagine a Best Western looking better than this. I commend the grounds staff for making the plants and flowers so pretty. Seriously a pretty place to stay at in the middle of a neighborhood. We stayed in a room in the back that was a suite. The living room was huge. Plenty of space to stretch out. The kitchen was functional. Dining table big enough for four. The Double beds were a bit small, but still comfortable enough to sleep a couple of nights. I brought a PS4 and a fire stick and both were functional. The room had direct tv. That was nice too. The WiFi signal was ok. I wish it had been stronger. The restroom was big enough. Just right size. The parking was a bit tricky but still manageable. The pool was HEATED! The boys loved the pool, day and night. I just wished it was bigger because it is popular. The staff was nice and accommodating. The restaurant on site was really good and an excellent value. I had low expectations going into this, but I was truly impressed. Can't wait to return soon.

"Courteous and accomodating staff"
2021sa, 29 Juillet 2021

The hotel is 3 miles from downtown and I arrived by Amtrak. The staff was very considerate, friendly and helpful and(Jose) was courteous enough to shuttle me downtown (and back to the hotel) to the Amtrak depot so that I could catch my Trolley tour and harbor cruise as I had no car. That made my trip very enjoyable. They upgraded my room to a King because my Queen was not yet ready and the room was quiet and confortable. The grounds were well kept with beautiful flowers, plants and a bird aviary. The Best Western is the place to stay If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, friendly hotel-Thank you BW+Staff for a fab vacation!! Four Stars ****

"Easy, Comfortable, Quiet"
barbarafT9217OR, 26 Juillet 2021

The Best Western Plus in Santa Barbara was really nice. Rooms are spacious, and the bathroom was pretty big. The neighborhood is quiet and we never heard anyone from rooms nearby. There is plenty of off-street parking and check in and check out are very simple. We stayed 3 nights and there wasn't any room cleaning while we were there, but that's not important to us for a short stay. We did not use many amenities, but the beds and pillows were really comfortable and there is good lighting. This a convenient location to downtown Santa Barbara without being right in downtown with the street noise. A few blocks away we recommend visiting Bree'Osh Bakery or the Handlebar coffee shop.

"Good Place"
Eupatrid, 25 Juillet 2021

I was a bit taken aback by the cost of the room -- $179 per night plus about 13% state, city, and other municipal taxes. However, considering the competition all want in excess of $200 a night, I admit it was a good value after a;;. The appearance of the place is Spanish Mission motif, complete with ocre and glazed tiles; quite charming and excellently cared for. There's a swimming pool on site, though we're not the kind to use them. In addition, there's a restaurant and bar, though they only service wine and beer as alcoholic beverages. We had prior meal arrangements, so I can't comment on the food there. The air conditioner in our room was top notch and very easy to use. The refrigerator was just a cube. We'd have preferred one with a tiny freezer to keep our gel ice packs (for headaches) frozen. And as with every locale that is popular, parking was just a tiny bit of an issue, with respect to finding a spot close to our room (we were in and out a lot) and with squeezing our car in between the lines. The spaces are not really too narrow, but other guests didn't always feel the need to center their cars in their spaces. I loved the window treatment; we had room-darkening drapes to keep out the glaring sun, and when the sun was on the other side of the building,the gossamer drapes provided both light and privacy. Most importantly for any hotel/motel stay, the bed was wonderfully comfortable. Finally, the staff was outstanding -- polite, ready to help, friendly, courteous, just a pleasure to deal with. We couldn't have been happier.

"False advertising on website"
SLAPSReport, 19 Juillet 2021

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.

"Not Worth the Money"
IdahoRambler, 13 Juillet 2021

This hotel has tiny rooms, fully filled with the bed. Although clean, it has little charm and limited amenities. We would not go back, as it is definitely overpriced, especially when booking close in.

"Splendid hotel in quiet neighborhood"
WillaSasparilla, 03 Juillet 2021

Traveling for business this hotel was great. Convenient to downtown but not in the throng of craziness. Fun seeet aviary next to the restaurant which is nice but opens go late for an early breakfast before work. Free parking and wifi and very nice room and bathroom with fancy granite and nice soap, shampoo, and fluffy towels. There's a full size pool but I didn't go. It's a motel so you can hear cars starting in the parking lot sometimes in the mornings but it didn't bother me

"False Advertising"
onigiribabe, 01 Juillet 2021

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.

"clean, comfortable and convenient"
chlene36, 01 Juillet 2021

My friend and I really enjoyed this property that provided a spacious room with a kitchenette. The residential area makes for nice walking with shops and dining not too far away. I will look forward to returning.

"Nice for the price and good for families."
gidrah, 30 Juin 2021

Pros: Approximately 10 minutes from beach. Clean, Room was spacious (1 BR w/ Q sofa bed), full kitchen (micro, dinnerware, pans) Cons: Decor was dated, housekeeping was the biggest con, only come per request and NEVER come! Don't know if it's a staffing issue.

"you can do better"
mattm828, 27 Juin 2021

I'm still not sure what the "plus" stands for. Best Western, Plus, regret? Santa Barbara is notoriously short properties that someone might actually want to stay at which has allowed a place like this to exist and claim a 3.5 star rating. We checked-in and promptly checked out after seeing our room. This was a personal $200 lesson that I will take with me. Thanks, BW!

"Not recommended"
BZG2021, 26 Juin 2021

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.

"Huge disappointment"
AlvinW82, 24 Juin 2021

Booked a two bedroom/ one bath expecting what was in the website photos. Got an old apartment from the 1970's. The bathroom had no windows or vent fan. Everything was dated. From the carpet, furniture to the single pain windows. I would not recommend.

"Comfortable stay"
yvettez211, 22 Juin 2021

Our stay at this hotel was excellent! The location is super convenient for exploring more of Santa Barbara. The rooms are spacious and very clean. All the staff are super friendly. Anything we needed they were happy to provide. The pool is always at a good temperature and we definitely enjoyed the jacuzzi. There's even a delicious restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything was great! We would definitely love to book another stay at this hotel in the future.

"Enticing accommodations and courteous staff!"
George12014, 11 Juin 2021

We have stayed here often the last 4 years with a daughter attending Westmont close by...we needed the kitchen and bedrooms plus a pool. This hotel fit our needs and gave us a family feel. Our last visit May 6-10 we were in one of the townhomes vs their regular 2 bedrooms (which are also just as great). There was so much noise due to construction by the city, but, HELEN went out of her way make it right even though it was out of hotel's control. We chose NOT to switch accommodations because our girls like it there so much. Helen, though, outshines them all. Bravo.

"very nice"
Karen K, 09 Juin 2021

The rooms was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We like the layout of the room. The room was spacious and the bathroom is spacious as well. It was convenient location as we had doctor appointments at the nearby Sansum Clinic.

"Quite hotel in a residential area"
XK140NUT, 09 Juin 2021

This hotel is in a very charming residential area near the Cottage hospital. Even though it is near the hospital, it was very quite. There is a restaurant onsite for meals. Breakfast is not included at this hotel, nor was there any vouchers. Walking distance to shopping in State Street is over a mile. Distance to Sterns Wharf is almost 3 miles. We enjoyed walking to downtown as the homes along other way are quite charming.

"Highly recommendMy husband and I have stayed at this hotel twice now. Second time spending tonight. Absolutely gorgeous"
michellebachand, 22 Mai 2021

My husband and I have stayed at this hotel twice now. Second time spending 2 nights. Absolutely gorgeous hotel, very clean and beautiful grounds. We will only stay at this hotel when visiting Santa Barbara.

"Not worth the price at all."
Larryv501, 16 Mai 2021

A place to sleep. Not much more. Room was minimal. Ground floor rooms open up to the public sidewalk with not much privacy. Two mile walk to State Street activity. There are better options. Look around.

"recent stay review"
Adventurer374121, 12 Avril 2021

Lovely property with pretty landscaping and a fun and and relaxing atmosphere. Love the apartments and the pool suites that make it super easy to go out and in from the pretty pool area. We were able to enjoy the amenties and it's so nice having the restaurant on site. I just hope the restaurant expands its hours of operation soon on the weekends for happy hour and dinner again

"Inadequate response by management to room that reeked of smoke"
Onair801880309, 09 Avril 2021

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.

"This place is a dump"
AlanSemsar, 08 Avril 2021

Room was dirty and they refused to clean due to Covid?? What?! Front staff are totally confrontational and just avoid any responsibility. Dust all over and smell of mildew. No place to park our car had to park it on the street overnight in this interesting neighborhood. Stay away from this dump. Mildew in the shower, dirty carpets ...

"Stay for Surgery"
mikebev74, 19 Mars 2021

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.

"Lovely Hotel and Awesome Staff"
newedenfarm, 05 Mars 2021

This is a wonderful hotel, restaurant, nice pool, and even a bird aviary! The staff was great, especially Mark, who is very knowledgeable and made our stay an awesome experience, he went above and beyond to find local sights for us to see!

"Convenient Santa Barbara Hideaway"
shannonb38, 05 Mars 2021

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.

"Stayed for all of my cancer treatments"
LindabMorais, 25 Janvier 2021

As a cancer patient at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in Santa Barbara, this is the ONLY hotel I will ever stay at. We live about 4 hours away. During the pandemic, we are extra careful and have always taken Clorox wipes to wipe down light switches, door knobs and basically anything we touch, I have to say, we have NEVER picked up so much as a speck of dirt or dust off of anything. My daughter recently said the same thing when she stayed there. At other hotels she has stayed at, the clorox wipe comes off BROWN with dust. I want to say BRAVO for the housekeeping department for a job well done, and for always being so kind to us. They know us by face now because I was diagnosed 17 months ago, plus we have always stayed there before, since we have been patients in Santa Barbara Sansum Clinic for MANY years. The office staff is always so kind and patient with us. The groundskeepers keep the place impeccably neat and tidy and are friendly and respectful as well. We can't imagine staying anywhere else! Thank you Best Western Encina Lodge in Santa Barbara! See you in a couple of weeks! Linda and Larry, Tulare, CA

"Gorgeous Quaint Hotel"
Camper51736226210, 19 Janvier 2021

Nestled in a quiet Santa Barbara neighborhood near downtown, this hotel has exceeded my expectations. I like the exterior architecture, whiteboard high ceilings, clean decor and carpet, onsite restaurant, and aviary.

"Able room for five"
Paulette K, 26 Décembre 2020

We got the reservation at the last moment. Did not want to do the long drive home after spending the day exploring my daughter's college and doing an Honors assignment there.. We rented a 2 bedroom with a kitchen for 1 night. It was actually a small apt and perfect for a mom traveling with 4 teenagers. We all had lots of privacy and space, there were 2 T.V.s large comfortable L-shaped couch and a reclining chair. The onsite restaurant offered great food choices and was reasonably priced. We had a small service dog too. It was very easy accessing the street to walk her off-site. We will return for sure. Thank you Best Western Plus for a great experience.

"Outstanding location"
10DoubleA, 16 Décembre 2020

I have a few favorite Best Westerns and this one tops the list. It is meticulously clean and very well maintained. Good little restaurant, easy parking and outdoor dining by the pool make for a lovely stay in Santa Barbara. I can't say enough about the staff - among the most courteous and supportive I have encountered.

"Family trip"
cmgfit5, 25 Novembre 2020

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. All staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. They were able to upgrade us to a townhouse which was very helpful for our family size. We will be staying here again in the future.

"Best West"
mmorganfmc, 23 Novembre 2020

We had a nice room with a couch and two beds. The room was much larger than most Hotels which was very nice. It was clean, quiet, and had a small but quaint padio. The bathroom looked like it might have been just re-modeled, very nice tube and shower.

"Great place"
mlmariposa0, 11 Novembre 2020

This place is great. Very clean, clean cut. Very nice room, great bed, big bath tub.ALL the staff are very friendly and polite. They have an aviary! Great food. Definitely will stay again . Right across from hospital

"Excellent"
just4me916, 30 Octobre 2020

The hotel grounds are beautiful. When welcomed at the front desk, the gentleman that assisted me was so aware of what I was saying that he offered me a map of the area. Super helpful! Kudos for sure! The room was perfect, overlooking the pool ans the bed was so comfy. Thank you!

"Time together "
mikebev74, 01 Octobre 2020

We absolutely love this place! We have stayed here many times this year for medical reasons and pleasure. They are very accommodating. The rooms are very clean, nice, with many amenities. We love the restaurant on site and have many gluten free options. The food and service has always been excellent. We highly recommend this place for pleasure stay or medical, as Cottage Hospital is less than a block away. We love it!

"Slid downhill and lax COVID protocols"
L D, 01 Septembre 2020

(Foreword: I sent this letter to the Santa Barbara Hotel Group from two different emails two weeks ago and waited for a response before posting this review. Zip. Zilch. Nada. The Encina itself sent me a canned response of "next time you come we hope your experience is better." This was my experience at the Encina Lodge August 7-9, 2020. We as a family have stayed at this location many many times before over the years as it is always a reliable place to lay our heads. However, I was appalled at the lack of safety measures and also the corner cutting on amenities during this pandemic. First, why is there no contactless check in? I stayed at two separate hotels in the days leading up to this stay and both offered touch free check in AND checkout. Why not a big chain like BW? When I entered the lobby to check in both of the people behind the counter were not wearing masks. One was on the phone and the other filing, and she put her mask on to come help me but I couldn't believe they were sitting next to each other on the phone at the same desk mask free. How many spoken particles were in that room when I entered? I had to pass my credit card for check in (really? I gave it online?) and received my keys. When I remarked "oh, second floor?" The receptionist laughed and said: "You said you wanted quiet, but it's near the pool, so, um, yeah." Whatever that means. Speaking of the pool, there was no cleaning of chairs, no spacing the tables and lounges for social distancing, and no limits on numbers of people entering. At the other hotels we used they had a schedule and slots to sign up for the pool to limit interactions. They wiped down chairs between guests. Best Western doesn't have enough workers to wipe down surfaces during this health emergency?? When we entered our room (259) the cleaning staff were finishing cleaning next door and we asked them where the pull out couch sheets were. I was surprised that we booked the room for three people and the couch was not made up already. I have to make up my own beds in a hotel now? They told me they were in the closet (they were not... I had to call down to get some delivered) and what they delivered was a sheet and the thinnest coverlet I have seen. Like a throw. I dug through all the drawers (all empty). No extra pillows for the beds, nothing. I attempted to nap on the fold out couch the next day with my daughter and was shocked at how saggy and terrible the bed was. I actually apologized to her and told her I'd never put her on that bed if I had known. The "full kitchen" advertised had so little amenities as to be laughable. No nonstick pans (how do you make eggs with no nonstick pans?) No wine glasses, no tea kettle, no water pitcher, the tiniest 8 inch cutting board. It took several minutes to find the light switch buried behind the microwave. No way could I have cooked more than the grilled cheeses I did. The ants started to pour into the room the moment we put a wrapper in the trashcan (through a crack in the ceiling of all places) and we fought them the rest of the days we were there. The bathroom showered was so clogged with calcium that it sprayed everywhere and the automatic motion sensor light that blares on when you enter the bathroom is obnoxious. It is perfectly easy to flip on a switch should you need light. The air conditioner was ancient, and only in the living room. It was impossible to run it while you slept as the creaking noise was deafening. The bedroom was at least 15 degrees hotter and didn't have a fan nor did the television work. The carpet was stained and bathroom counter chipped. Everything seemed in poor repair. Again, we had to face to face check out and AGAIN when I walked in employees were not wearing masks. They slipped one on to help me, but I was so disappointed. We didn't even bother to complain. We left knowing we will never return. After all the years we've stayed with you, this was an utter disappointment on so many levels. From basic room repair to simple health measures. Fail. Sincerely, LD

"Lovely property and the townhouse was great"
Kaleidoscopish, 24 Août 2020

Stayed here for a family reunion for a week. The largest group booked a townhome, which was great so that we had a full kitchen- gas stove, full size fridge, garbage disposal in the sink. The kitchen came with tableware, silverware, pots and pans, and many of the tools we needed, as well- spatulas, large spoons, mixing bowls, even a wine bottle opener! With the large living room and the outdoor space, it was a perfect gathering space for all of us. I stayed in a separate room with a view of the pool- the bed was very comfy, shower had good water pressure, and the balcony was spacious. This was my first time staying in a hotel since COVID, and I was really impressed by how diligently the staff worked to keep public areas and rooms clean- I felt comfortable the whole time. Also, the property has lovely flowers outside the rooms that made me happy every time I saw them. I will definitely stay here again!

"Fantastic place"
Olivia_ED2020, 20 Août 2020

My family and I stayed here for a week and we are so happy we did. Everything was very clean and we loved the peaceful feeling of the place. The front desk staff were helpful and my kids loved the swimming pool. I would definitely recommend. Also, the on-site restaurant has great food!

"Great Value and Service"
D9038SUmike, 07 Août 2020

We stayed here last year for the first time and came back and stayed 4 days, great location and the staff we very friendly. The room was very clean and had just recently been updated. We will definitely stay there again on our next visit to Santa Barbara

"Pretty good but some caveats"
vincemc, 02 Août 2020

Unlike many hotels, we were able to have a room with two bedrooms, one bathroom, the kitchen, a dining area and a big living room. It was very spacious and pretty clean. The kitchen was quite small and not particularly well stocked with utensils. The staff were very polite and courteous. On the downside, we stayed for three nights and they never cleaned our room. However, they promptly provided fresh towels upon request. Also come out the bed was supposed to be a queen but was quite small and very uncomfortable. And if they tell you that the restaurants in State Street are within walking distance, that is only true if you believe that 2 miles is a short walk. The pool is very nice and the deep end is 8 feet. They will give you pull towels at the front desk. Parking is readily available and is free. All in all, a good experience although it could have been better.

"Long stay in 2 bedroom unit"
rachellN1551RN, 29 Juillet 2020

Great apartment for long stays. Full kitchen and great service providers. Helen at the front desk is a jewel, efficient, helpful and so friendly. Really makes you feel welcomed. Being in an apartment like setting for 6 weeks, was a bonus! Will definitely stay there again when we visit the family!

"Great property and people were wonderful."
Veronasverige, 03 Juillet 2020

Really great stay-everyone was fantastic, rooms were great and area and location are quiet and close to things. Easy to get on/off the freeway from here as well. Had to extend my stay as I'm trying to get to Europe (since March) and they were accommodating and helpful. Would recommend and come back.

"Perfect location for Cottage Hospital"
TaylorRose, 24 Mai 2020

A family member was at Cottage Hospital and the Encina Lodge is located across the street, making it very convenient especially with Covid restrictions limiting hospital visitation. Check in was easy, the room was nicely appointed although somewhat small (it's an older building)bed very comfy and an onsite restaurant with limited hours due to Covid. Room amenities were good, nice towels and plenty of pillows. Location is quiet and safe. My favorite part was the pool which is surrounded by lovely trees for shade and a bird aviary. It is very easy to park at the hotel and walk to Cottage or the Sansum Clinic, and not worry about hospital parking. The staff was very helpful and kind.

"Best stay at Best Western"
jerrycandyreyes, 11 Mai 2020

We were greeted with friendly and caring staff who made our check in super safe and super easy during this Covid break out. Our room was fresh, clean and included all the amenities needed for a relaxing time away from home. The staff were helpful when we called for extra items we requested.

"Amazing stay!"
428andresa, 04 Mai 2020

I stayed here for a few weeks for work and everything was awesome. From the staff to the room, to all the greenery surrounding the hotel. So much life in the area. A few blocks from cottage hospital and 5 minutes from downtown and beach. Front desk was extremely friendly. Very satisfied.

"These folks are so nice"
twovagabonds, 01 Avril 2020

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.

"Wonderful hotel"
Sheryl H, 20 Mars 2020

We stay every year at the Encina in a suite (3 of us). The staff are wonderful, the on site restaurant is great, the grounds are beautiful, rooms as very spacious and comfortable, location is central in Santa Barbara. What more could you ask?

"Just OK"
C9146XDdanielb, 07 Mars 2020

Room was dated, no frills. Plenty of free parking which can be an issue in Santa Barbara. There's a cafe on grounds. This hotel gets a lot of business from the nearby hospital. Not walking distance to downtown or much else.

"Best Western - is it just me."
John Thomas Hot... S, 25 Février 2020

We stay at Best Western often. Best Western has an attractive loyalty program. Many of the stays have been international. We found that in Europe overall the hotels are above average. In the UK - particularly in Scotland - the brand suffers greatly. Indifferent management, poorly trained staff, absentee ownership and no brand loyalty - often the apparent value to owner is to access the reservation system. Best Western has no control over these owners and does not even try to be helpful. Unfortunately, I experienced this at the Best Western Plus Encina Santa Barbara. The front desk staff were poorly trained at both check-in and during stay. They were indifferent at best. The hotel is older. The upkeep is fine. The furniture has that warm cozy feeling that you have when you visit your grandparents (this is sarcasm) Issues begin with coffee in the morning - at check-in you are told coffee, apples and oranges. Nothing else. Fine. Of course, no oranges and six apples. Want to sit and enjoy the coffee, a couch - a single small couch for three. Nothing outside. Okay- they are pushing you to go next door to their restaurant. I can accept that. Again, old and dated. All I want is coffee, a biscuit and a place to sit. I will pay $6.00 at Starbucks. I do not want to spend $12 for two eggs scrambled. Now, how often, during a small cup (which by the way they do not refresh or replace as the container empties) do three separate guests come up to the front desk to ask if their bill is correct. That is while standing there for 10 minutes savoring my coffee. I know it is Santa Barbara but simply put - there is no value. There was a Best Western just off the Pier which was excellent. Hotel is still there but no longer Best Western. As soon as they remodeled - they left the Brand. This particular hotel is not well located. Even with the loyalty program - my recommendation- Shop. I can do better.

"Best Western"
Deborah B, 04 Février 2020

The Best Western Encino was very accommodating. Our house flood and they gave us a speacial rate. It made our bad situation better to deal with. We would highly recommend that hotel.Thank you so much Best Western Encino Lodge.

"Very well kept older hotel with class!"
josephbE6144BN, 25 Janvier 2020

The staff was great! Even offered a bottle of local wine when we asked about the wine and cheese social that was held on a different day. The pool and spa area was exceptionally well kept. The room we had was in the back and was very quite.

"Great Stay"
Robert H, 24 Janvier 2020

Hotel is older but very clean and well maintained. All staff is very nice, helpful, and professional. Restaurant is good but needs to have a full bar. Pool and hot tub are very nice. It was a little cold outside for us to use the pool. The water was warm in the pool though. Families were using the pool.

"Close to Cottage Hospital"
BnThrDnThat, 22 Janvier 2020

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.

"Encina Inn excellent choice"
Dee Jay B, 15 Janvier 2020

We always stay here when we have appointments at Sansum because of the ease of getting to and from the clinic. It is situated in a quiet area away from the tourist hubbub. We enjoy the quiet tree lined streets and the quietness of the rooms.

"Wonderful Hotel and Staff- Location, Location, Location!!!"
MicheleMWalker21, 12 Janvier 2020

The front office and support staff are beyond helpful!! They knew me by name. My stay was unfortunately due to my husband being in Cottage Hospital. They would always ask how he was doing. I felt extremely safe and cared for! The service and cleanliness they provided within my unit was remarkable. I stayed here for 2 1/2 months, and couldn't have been more grateful.

"Santa Barbara bW"
McKelly72, 09 Janvier 2020

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.

"Santa Barbara style"
Wanderer35755520566, 04 Janvier 2020

Great location close to Cottage Hospital located on quiet street. Lobby clean with small gift shop. Restaurant located on premises (separate from motel). Rooms on ground level with free parking close to room. Ask for special rate if you are in town for hospital stay. Staff very accommodating

"Happy Vacationers"
imardhd, 03 Janvier 2020

We picked the Encina Inn because of its location and price. We were so pleased that although the hotel was large, our room was quiet and spacious. We loved the Live Oak Cafe and ate there daily for breakfast and once for dinner.

"Horrible stay"
elva80, 26 Décembre 2019

The coffee machine was dirty, Bath tub had a pubic hair (super gross) Writing on the wall. Curtains were ripped. Spider in bathroom. Spider webs in rooms. Fruit flies in kitchen. No water or fruit in rooms like they said, when they brought them I cut and apple for my kids and they were rotten! Neighbors complained even if we were just walking and it was day time around 1500(3pm)

"SB"
mrsjennfig, 26 Décembre 2019

This is our go to hotel. Its clean, secure, we sleep well. Off street parking, nice hot tub area. No pets allowed. Privacy is good. Pool area is great in summertime. Kids love this hotel. Suites are great for families

"Quiet hotel"
929nomad, 20 Décembre 2019

This BW is across the street from Cottage Hospital and offers "medical" rates. We stayed for 3 nights for our annual physical. The location is within walking distance of most of the various doctors offices needed.

"Friendly Lodging Near Downtown Santa Barbara"
rosalindmalone, 14 Décembre 2019

This was our first stay at this property. We have enjoyed other Best Western Plus properties and we had a coupon for a free night. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious and while the property dates to the 1950's the room appeared to have been fairly recently refurbished. It even featured a recliner and another very comfortable upholstered easy chair. The room had a front door and a sliding door on the opposite side that led to a cozy courtyard and a jacuzzi. We would definitely stay again. The property is across the street from Cottage Hospital, a major regional medical center.

"No Heat Cold Night"
Clive C, 30 Novembre 2019

Upon checkin I informed the front desk that the thermostat did not work. My mother and I were heading off to thanksgiving dinner on a very cold and rainy night. Upon returning to hotel room at 11:00 we found a portable heater in the living room with a note. The pilot light could not be fixed and the mini heater was provided. The room never reached a temperature above 60 degrees all night long. My mother is 85 and this was a terrible inconvenience. $300 per night for a room with no heat. Ridiculous! They should have moved us to another room when the maintenance person realized he could not fix it. My mother sat with a quilt wrapped around her in the morning shivering. Really bad situation.

"Nice hotel with fantastic restaurant."
meghanwallman, 29 Novembre 2019

I've stayed here several times and have always enjoyed my stay. The decor of the rooms is simple and a little dated, but the rooms are clean and comfortable. My kids really liked the pool and we all enjoyed our meals at the cafe. Now that we live here, we come to the restaurant on occasion. Walking distance to the hospital, but it is a quiet area so there isn't a lot of noise. Not the fanciest hotel in Santa Barbara, but great quality for the price.

"Comfy and quiet"
Theresa D, 12 Novembre 2019

The room was cozy and comfortable. Bed was just right. Quiet night. Slept well. No microwave in room, but that was fine. Coffee and tea available at 6am and all day. Close to Cottage hospital. We walked over.

"The pictures are deceiving"
weekendtripgal, 10 Novembre 2019

WOW. What waste of money. The outdated room from the 70's has not been changed or remodeled. The bed was horrifically hard and lumpy- might as well sleep on the floor or in my car. The wall paper in the bathroom was crumbling, the ugly brown tile and shower doors had to go. The AC unit will keep you up all night with its loud VROOM. No breakfast, no parking. STAY AWAY.

"Lovely Gem of a property."
CaliScotsman, 10 Novembre 2019

My wife and I stayed there last night. Beautiful, charming character location and would stay again. Special shout out to desk manager Danica. On check in we had some issues that were outwith her control. However she smartly and calmly took care of everything. Thanks Danica..we'll see you again!

"Good Stay"
JULOfrVan, 10 Novembre 2019

We were here for only 1 night but enjoyed our stay. Check-in was efficient & easy. Lots of free parking. Our room had 2 double beds with usual amenities, refrigerator, small table, etc. Free wifi. Nice grounds with pool & hot tub but it was a bit too cool & windy for us to enjoy. Sliding doors in our room opened to a nice green space. Located in a residential area it is about a 35-45 minute walk to downtown Santa Barbara, but we like to walk. There is an on-site restaurant. Would stay here again.

"Nice hotel/nice area"
LuvMyVacations_12, 06 Novembre 2019

We stayed here on our way back from visiting the Paso area. Just stayed for one evening in order to visit some of the wineries in the Santa Barbara area. The staff at check-in was very friendly and efficient. The grounds of the hotel were well-kept, and it's in a nice neighborhood, near a medical center. Had a king size bed in a room on the first floor. Bathroom seriously needed to be updated. The shower is OK if you are a small to medium size person. Room was pretty clean. Very disappointed that a Best Western plus did not provide breakfast included in the hotel stay. There is a restaurant on the grounds which is pretty decent. The evening we went in for dinner, service was pretty slow.

"Great place"
ElsieF3, 04 Novembre 2019

We had an enjoyable stay ! the hot tub was nice, not as warm as most but very nice still ! the line in the shower was perfect for our wet suits overnight ! Staff were pleasant, and it was close to where we had to be in the morning ! Bed was very comfy !

"Nice but NOT worthy of the Plus rating."
kirkgames2, 28 Octobre 2019

Out of date furnishing. Feels like my grandmother's place with gold chairs. Uncomfortable bed with small pillows. No microwave. And the smallest refrigerators in the world (a small ice chest holds more). Also old door locks which don't work!!! Both of us had to call maintenance to get in our rooms!! Nice but average. No breakfast or water in the lobby. Again NOT worthy of being called a Plus property and certainly not 3 stars.

"Santa Barbara Best Western"
55Mickey, 14 Octobre 2019

Even though I am not a Best Western frequent stayer, I give 5 Stars to the WONDERFUL Team of person's who are employed there. They are a super nice group of people who know how much their outstanding customer service means to us. I feel that the day rates are a bit tooo high.......

"Service Makes the Stay"
Foodie370, 12 Octobre 2019

It's the little things that stand out about this stay. The bird aviary, the sweetness and neatness of the grounds, and the plus of a restaurant attached to a hotel in a residential neighborhood. The price was right, the room comfortable. But it was attention to detail that impressed me. The front desk attendants were friendly and efficient, the servers in the restaurant couldn't be more welcoming, the remote was clean and in a wrapper (!), and apples and cookies were in the room. The room was just a little dated, but charming and spotlessly clean. I felt like they wanted me there. That's a good feeling.

"Good location"
GoPlaces51822547800, 05 Octobre 2019

Found this hotel to be in close proximity to our reason for traveling to Santa Barbara. The hotel is a little dated though. But, it's comfortable. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant had good food.

"All good -- until the battery in the smoke detector died at 2:00AM"
nwlhc, 27 Septembre 2019

We 3 ladies loved this property. It provided us with a locale that was central to our visit. The pool was lovely; we played mah jongg around it with other friends. The negative part came on night 2 when the smoke detector battery died/started chirping at 2:00am. I finally called the lobby and the night manager came to our room about 10 minutes later to swap in a fresh battery. We received half off of one night's stay as compensation for disrupted sleep. Also breakfast coupons to café next door (which has amazing food, btw). All in all, recommend this property with affordable rates, clean rooms, good wifi, etc. Also A/C has a "sleep" setting so it runs continuously, varying the A/C on portion but not too loud so it provides better sleep while staying cool.

"Convient"
Collette B, 21 Septembre 2019

My doctor is at the Sansum Clinic and this Best Western is across the street. I love to stay here because it is close, clean and the restaurant in right there. A very safe place to stay and everyone is especially nice.

"Clean and Comfortable"
IntoTheDeepBlue, 16 Septembre 2019

Part of this hotel is housed in what appears to be a former apartment complex on Bath/Los Olivos Street. We stayed in two rooms for two nights on an early September weekend. We had the King Bed rooms, which are King Beds with a Queen Sofa Pullout Couch. There are two separate rooms—a bedroom and a living room, with a full kitchen. The layout is great and can accommodate four adults without a problem. The rooms were very clean, even down to the individual cleaned and bagged tv remotes. The bathrooms were spotless and well stocked. Air conditioning was a single wall unit in the living room area, so if we wanted cold air in the bedroom we had to leave the separating door open. Heat was available in both rooms. Because it's Santa Barbara, hotel prices are inflated. This hotel is definitely not a budget option. Friday night was $287.10 and Saturday night was $305.10 and that was with a AAA discount. For comparison purposes, that is 1/3 more than a Hyatt Regency in Orange County for a Friday night. So, for a Best Western, those rates are high. For Santa Barbara, however, they're in line with rates at comparable area hotels. I researched several options online and BW Encina Inn and Suites was actually on the lower end of the scale for similar properties on this particular weekend. The jacuzzi is in a strange spot, away from the pool and near to the rooms. Overall, the part of the hotel we stayed in had a funky, apartment-complex layout. It did t really bother us, but having to negotiate latched picket fences while hauling bags might be tough for less mobile folks, or seniors. Parking can be tight in the hotel lot, but there was also some street parking not far from our rooms. The front desk staff was efficient, if not overly friendly. While we were checking in, two of them seemed to be having a disagreement of some kind. Still, they were professional with us. Housekeeping was excellent. To repeat—our rooms were well cleaned. The sheets, pillowcases, blankets and towels were spotless. The sheets and blanket for the pullout sofabed were clean and bagged in the closet. I stopped at the front desk on our second night and requested more towels and they were delivered before I made it back to the room. All in all, the Best Western Encina Inn and Suites was comfortable and clean. Having two separate rooms and a full kitchen was very nice. The option to refrigerate groceries and cook meals is good for families. That is always a consideration for our family when we travel. A negative for us was the jacuzzi placement. Because it's so close to the rooms, our young kids had to walk next to it a number of times, exposing them to a lot of bare skin and some tattoos that weren't especially age-appropriate. Just want to mention that, for the families who would rather avoid it. Request a room away from the jacuzzi side. There is a very nice cafe attached to the hotel. The Live Oak Cafe. Worth a visit. We had breakfast there and it was very good.

"What a gem we found! Room 306 VERY nice we will be back"
anniedutch13, 07 Septembre 2019

My friend and I were in town for a concert and chose to stay here. Room was very nice and had a living room, full kitchen, dining room table, separate bedroom with two comfortable beds and a roomy bathroom. The apples and ice cold waters int he room for free were a nice touch since it was so hot outside. The air conditions were ice cold. Nice! TV volume went up loudly which is a plus. Spacious. Parking is tight but this is Santa Barbara! We were fortunate to get a really good spot near the room. No free breakfast but there is a nice breakfast place attached to the hotel. Convenient enough fo Uber to get there quickly. Front desk staff very friendly and efficient. Coffee and apples in the lobby. Robes in the closet but we were noi there long enough to use. Only problem is the tub when taking a shower drained slowly and was stopped up making it kind of gross for the person taking the shower second. Loved the full size refrigerator in the kitchen.

"Excellent Choice for my purposes"
traveldog149, 06 Septembre 2019

I have a family member currently receiving treatment at the near by, almost across the street, Cottage Hospital. The hotel is clean, comfortable and is well cared for. Location is semi residential. I felt the parking was safe-hotel issues "permits" to place on your dash so they can identify if other unauthorized cars are using their spaces. Staff were all friendly, courteous. and responsive. I have already booked a return stay.

"Encina Inn & Suites - Santa Barbara's Suite Spot"
roadandtravelmag, 05 Septembre 2019

With a warm welcome, the Encina Inn & Suites hotel check-in greeters were eager to share the 411 on all the local hot spots including the adjacent restaurant. A quick tour of the Live Oak Cafe on the way to our room was inspiring enough to ensure our return for happy hour and a brunch. The entire experience reminded me very much like that of a mid-western, old school, back in the day family-owned business and a familiarity where everyone knows your name and seems genuinely interested in you as a person. The vibe was refreshing, felt downright down home. It was very inviting, a stark contrast to the cold ‘hurry up and check ‘em in to get through the line' attitude in so many other hotels around the country. At Road & Travel Magazine, we were delighted to find such a unique experience.

"An Oasis in Santa Barbara"
Bennett510, 31 Août 2019

I LOVE this hotel. It's clean, quiet, restful and tastefully decorated. We had a room with a small balcony overlooking the pool.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and polite. Although this hotel does not include breakfast, there is a pleasant restaurant on site which is open all day. We were only here one night, but I wanted to stay longer. We will be back!

"Nice place!"
GgOnTheGo2019, 30 Août 2019

Cute place, nice rooms. A bit outdated (bathrooms) but overall quite nice. Staff was very friendly. Location was a bit out of the way, but it was very easy to get to. I loved how cute it was, and overall pretty quiet. Wish I could have stayed longer!

"Great stay in comfortable accommodation"
OzSkippy, 28 Août 2019

Stayed at one of the spacious, comfortable and well-equipped 2 bedroom townhouses, which had absolutely everything we needed, for 3 nights late July. Loved the air-con and the pool. Close to shops, plenty of parking and a great base for exploring Santa Barbara. Staff were very friendly and helpful too! Would love to return one day

"Convenience and Value"
Experience299094, 25 Août 2019

A very good value hotel for what is a very pricey Santa Barbara area. Rooms are basic but very clean and functional. They have a great restaurant on premises (privately operated)... and free parking. Free coffee (and good) in the lobby every morning. The location is Ok but you'll need a car and/or rise sharing services to get around. But worth it for the price - relative to the high prices of SB

"One night only"
Hoeklamp, 21 Août 2019

Fine hotel for one night. Rooms are not so big and beds small (if you want to use them with 2 adults and 2 kids). Smal but nice swimmingpool. About 2 km from the beach and nice shops. Quite area so no external noise. Nice people, payed parking. Very good restaurant for breakfast, lunch and diner. Overall nice for one night when travelling further. For a longer stay I would prefer a bit more comfort and closer to where it is happening.

"Great service"
fmerck342827, 17 Août 2019

Great service! We left behind a passport and the team were very efficient at finding it and getting it fedexed to us as soon as possible. We are very grateful for their prompt and attentive service. Thanks!

"review of stay"
jauregui7908, 14 Août 2019

second time staying here. first time my son left his baby blankets and when we got home which is 4hrs away my son noticed they weren't packed in the bags. So I called the hotel and they found my son's baby blankets and sent them to me, these blankets are my son's comfort zone so it really meant a lot to him.

"Good option for Santa Barbara near main"
khammeltx, 12 Août 2019

We needed a one night stay in Santa Barbara for 6 people (3 adults, 3 kids). We really liked the huge 2 bedroom apartment. It was really close to the main drag of SB and other nice places for breakfast. The front desk was friendly and helpful. It had tons of space. Parking was a little awkard but a good option that won't break the bank!

"Lovely hotel!!!"
laurenmay28, 07 Août 2019

Really enjoyed staying here for two nights. Really good location, we walked to the Mission and also right down to the pier. Staff were very friendly, we had a couple of issues with the toilet and they came straight away to fix it. Parking was free which was a bonus as all the other hotels we stopped in during our road trip were very expensive! We stayed in a suite which was lovely and spacious. Shower was a little disappointing as it wasn't very powerful. Definitely would stop here again!

"Spanish Days"
GlobeTrotterHere, 05 Août 2019

Our stay was excellent from beginning to end. The staff at the front office was very professional and informative. The cleaning staff was most helpful, kind, informative and professional. The location was great, the facility was clean and the experience was very positive.

"Nice place"
C1002QCmichelel, 04 Août 2019

Hotel was clean and nice looking. We only had breakfast in the restaurant but it was good and wait staff was very nice. Room was clean and spacious. The property is off State St. and not walking distance to the beach but we took an Uber with no problem.

"Lovely, quaint, and quiet"
d0nnagregg, 02 Août 2019

This Best Western is quaint and cozy. It's like staying in a little cottage. The surrounding area is quiet but close enough to that Santa Barbara has to offer! There is a lovely restaurant that serves delicious food with healthy options.

"Excellent"
jives46, 25 Juillet 2019

Best Western is the best. I stay at the Best Western Encina in Santa Barbara once a year and more if ended. The location is ideal and within walking distance to Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara. The restaurants are fabulous and so much to see.

"Haven!"
Alyce G, 17 Juillet 2019

Holiday interrupted by illness ended up in hospital. At advise of Case Manager went to hotel. Their van picked me up DANICA who was at check in then took me to my room settled water in refrigerator. Cafe with room service was lifesaver. They checked in on me after picking up tray. In front desk area cookies, fruit excellent coffee were life savers. Stayed extra day when I left their van took me to train station. He walked me and luggage inside. Definitely coming back when well

"You wont regret it"
feliacosta01, 14 Juillet 2019

Always pleasant staff, very clean, goes out of their way to go out of their way for you , enjoy my stay here , close to alot of areas, and visiting santa barbara is just beautiful , They go out of their way to fulfill my request and I have not been disappointed

"Great place "
harvireise, 08 Juillet 2019

Stayed here for two nights and would easily stay again. Room size was good. Comfortable bed, and everything you need during a hotel stay is good. Breakfast was not included but the attached restaurant serves delicious food! Hotel service was extremely good! Pool area was nice

"Hoorey"
GoPlaces01115455085, 04 Juillet 2019

Excellent. My favorite . My daughter-in- hospital dying of Cancer very bad very bad very bad, grim, say, heart breaking .very sad .grim. Depressing. Not jolly. Words, words words on death.sadness pain, endless pain. Skinny Heart break, death.

"Getaway"
Krystle G, 03 Juillet 2019

It was nice and refreshing. Quiet. Management and staff were amazing! Close to freeway and easy to find all the things surrounding you that you may want to do. 40 min from Solvang. Bout 10 or less from the wharf.

"Stayed here due to medical procedure at hospital across the street"
Cruiser49563940049, 01 Juillet 2019

My stay was adequate for my needs as I was having an early morning outpatient procedure at the nearby hospital and was from out of town. It is an older building that the management has obviously been diligent about keeping updated. I did miss having a microwave in the room as i have specific dietary needs that make it difficult to eat out at places like the restaurant associated with this hotel. Probably would not want to stay here if I were on vacation. But the staff were excellent. (The person above me was a heavy walker and I could hear every move they made.)

"Special added touch!"
Michael A, 26 Juin 2019

I would recommend this hotel as it was very clean, comfortable and in a quiet neighborhood. They do a great job on the grounds and the pool and jacuzzi! They have some covered parking. The room was bright and had two very comfy chairs! The only downside is the lack of towel racks in the bathroom sink and the walls are somewhat thin.

"Clean and quiet"
Meander48221853564, 17 Juin 2019

Very Clean and quiet, but a little bit expensive during college graduation season. The restaurant is very convenient with very good service. Location is in downtown, a walk distance to wharf and lots of shopping area.

"Great place too stay"
Sanjit D, 11 Juin 2019

We loved staying here. The welcome at reception was nice and the room was perfect. Very clean and what was a nice touch was the free fruit and cookies in the room. There was plenty of parking space. What also was a nice touch was the free coffee or juice in the reception area and again there was free apples. There was also laundry facility which we used which was so handy as we were travelling on the road. We also used their whirlpool (jacuzi) and this was great after a long day out sightseeing. They also had a swimming pool which we did not have time to use and next to the hotel was a restaurant - very handy but again, ran out of time to try this place out. My only negative was the lady (american chinese) behind reception. She was very abrupt with me and also when I asked her for washing powder, she said it was 75 cents. So I said could have one so that I could give it to my wife who was waiting in the laundry room, then I would head to my room to get the 75 cents. Her answer was "NO"...did she really think I was going to run off without paying the 75 cents. Very disappointed in her attitude. Apart from this lady, the start was perfect.

"Saved the Day!"
611joed, 22 Mai 2019

After a long day on the road we walked in to an Airbnb disappointment. After cancelling our reservation we were thrilled to land at the Best Western Plus Encina Lodge. What a refreshing place to stay in Santa Barbara. The staff were all wonderful. The room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a great night's sleep and spent the next day exploring this wonderful city. I highly recommend the BW Plus Encina.

"Very nice hotel in a pretty central location"
165calebg, 22 Mai 2019

I stayed at this hotel last week and had a pretty good experience. However, the price was high. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood of Santa Barbara, it's mostly business so there isn't much noise at night. The lobby is nice and checking in was easy. The lobby had a little gift shop also. This hotel is very large but there isn't that much parking, my room was on the 2nd floor right above the lobby. The exterior of the hotel is very well kept up. Upon entering my room I was very happy with it, there were two beds and a recliner chair, a desk and tv with a DVD player. Everything inside the room was spotless and nice. The bed was comfortable. The ac/heater was kinda funny it was either too hot or too cold, but I didn't really need it. The only thing that I noticed was the bathroom was kinda funny and not quite as clean as I had expected since everything else was super clean but it wasn't bad. There is no free breakfast like most bed westerns have but there is a restaurant on site. Overall this hotel was very nice and I would probably stay there again if I was ever in need of a hotel in Santa Barbara.

"Wonderful stay "
lenorth, 13 Mai 2019

Was extremely pleasantly surprised by this hotel. It really is a “plus” with the small additions of the robes, water and apples in the rooms to the exceptional service. I stayed here twice in a visit to Santa Barbara for a week (weekday and weekend). Customer service remained high on both visits. Stay during the week for considerably cheaper prices. My flight was even three hours behind, and the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn van offered to drop me off. I came to Santa Barbara to attend the funeral of my nearest and dearest and they helped soften the landing. They let me focus on my family while taking care of everything else. Was a highlight of my time in SB. Thank you!

"In Santa Barbara for a funeral"
ValerieAlexandra, 04 Mai 2019

The staff were wonderful. The hotel was immaculate and I always do the white glove test! Everything was better than expected, in fact it was perfect! I would recommend to anyone. We were there during the week. However Santas Barbara hotels seem to double their rates at the weekend and have a two night minimum

"Could have been exceptional! "
Munoz1234, 14 Avril 2019

At one time this must have been wonderful! “Could be” nice! Nicely laid out property. I appreciated the nice grounds: Pool, spa, patio outside your room. Guest laundry would be useful on a longer stay. We only stayed one night. Room was roomy & comfortable with ez chair and recliner. Very nice! But, had DVD player and tv problems. The room decor is very dated and somewhat “ run down”. Had Plumbing issues.. Spa would not heat up. Toilet wouldn't fully flush ( Yeuk!)They tried and responded promptly to our requests. But could not resolve issues. Nice bar. A modest selection of craft beer on tap tap. Like I said “ COULD BE” nice. They did extend a $ 30 credit for the inconvenience. I would have preferred to pay more and have everything work.

"Blessed lodgings!"
Journey50716238033, 12 Avril 2019

Our get away was very comfortable, cozy, and quiet. We needed a quick visit to Santa Barbara and wanted all our creature comforts and this Best Western Plus had our accommodations completely covered! The management was very professional and courteous upon check in and the room was very clean. A delight was have some fruit and cookies. Very nice!

"Great Spot"
reeshad2014, 07 Avril 2019

We stayed here for a birthday weekend with the family. From the moment we arrived the customer service was fantastic!! They let us check in at 1pm!! When they found out it was my birthday we received a complimentary bottle of wine and an upgrade to a bedroom apartment!! Wow!! The location is fantastic. Quick mile walk to downtown SB. Check it out people!!

"Hotel for a Hospital Stay"
Amy B, 06 Avril 2019

This hotel is right across the street from Cottage Hospital. No car is needed to get there. The rooms are basic and clean. We stayed there for a month as a family member was in the hospital across the street. There is a small pool although we did not use it.

"The Very Definition of Charming"
Compass42888971024, 01 Avril 2019

Absolutely wonderful staff. Caring, attentive and resourceful. Our daughter was in labor at Cottage Hospital and the staff got us rooms on short notice and just really took care of everything so we could focus on supporting our daughter and meeting our new grandson. The facility itself has a charming fairytale quality with Bavarian style architecture and well-considered landscaping. Our standard two double bed room was large, comfortable and well appointed with everything a traveler could want: refrigerator, microwave, DVD player, coffee maker and even robes. We really enjoyed our stay.

"Best hotel experience I have had"
FarAway50743106311, 20 Mars 2019

We had to fly out to California for my husbands surgery, so naturally we were already stressed. The staff at Best Western Plus Encina Lodge and Suites were AMAZING. They made us feel comfortable, valued, and important (not just a number). I highly recommend this location to anyone traveling!! The grounds were really pretty and the pool area was so nice to just sit outside at. Very clean and comfortable. Nice and quiet location perfect for relaxing or in our case recovering from surgery.

"Nice place and helpful staff"
JuliaBerardo, 20 Mars 2019

We've been staying in Encina Inn for the past 6 years now every time we come back to Santa Barbara for our family holidays. I took a risk the first time around just by looking online for a monthly rental and reserving with Helen over the phone and now we are hooked! The staff is super accommodating, nice amenities, we love their Townhouse suite the most!

"Comfortable, restful stay"
Katherine F, 27 Février 2019

Our experience mirrors the other positive reviews here. We loved the place and would stay again. The room was large and very nicely decorated. The hotel is in a charming, quiet residential neighborhood. Just a few things you might want to look out for, especially if you're used to the "usual" things at a Best Western: Your stay does not include a continental breakfast. Our room did not have a microwave, but did have a fridge. If you're mobility-impaired, ask about room access. The Jesmary Building requires climbing one or two narrow, steep stairways. The other buildings all look "normally" accessible.

"Home away from home"
maggiewaterman, 23 Février 2019

Best, most accommodating staff of any hotel I have ever been to. I have stayed here many times over the last few years. Small, almost "a Boutique Style Inn" but if you want luxury, go somewhere else and pay top dollar if you like. I prefer staying at this friendly, homey, home-away-from-home hideaway any day! I really love that even the outside is always manicured to perfection with the most gorgeous flowers planted everywhere. They have been doing upgrades, room by room, over the past few years and adding special touches while staying very affordable! but my #1 choice at any price.

"Nice hotel with friendly service oriented staff"
Justin F, 22 Février 2019

If you want to enjoy a comfortable stay and friendly service look no further. This place is excellent and even has a full service restaurant. If you have a medical appointment at Cottage Hospital this is the place to stay!!

"A good choice in Santa Barbara"
Terry P, 16 Février 2019

This hotel is part of the Best Western Plus collection, and as such it has larger, more upscale rooms and better amenities (but no included breakfast at this one). Rooms are very well kept. Front desk staff are friendly, well-trained and efficient. The attached restaurant, the Live Oak Café, is a gem. There are some other good eateries nearby. Downtown is not walkable from here. The parallel street, de la Vina, is one-way, making getting around in this neighborhood a bit awkward. I filled out the BW feedback form for this hotel, and almost immediately got a personal message from the manager thanking me for taking the time. I'm impressed.

"MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME!"
pamjc2019, 11 Février 2019

For the past 25 Years, The Encina has been My Place to Stay - While in the Santa Barbara Area! My Home Away From Home!! Helen Should Receive an Award For The Encina's Best ALL-AROUND Employee! Always Smiling, Friendly and Knowledgeable! A Great Restaurant - Live Oak Cafe... Exercise Room... Beauty Salon... All on-site! And More... Located Directly across from Sansum Clinic & Cottage Hospital. Stay at the Encina and Relax! You'll Be Back!

"Maybe a Tad Too High Tech"
JoanManhattanBeach, 11 Février 2019

Loved the comfortable room in a mostly quiet, very attractive hotel. However, would have appreciated a heads-up that the bedside table lamps turn off automatically after 30 minutes (thought it was a malfunction) and can be restored by making movements. Similarly, bathroom light turns on automatically when you enter, but this is not necessarily a good thing at night, inasmuch as it could disturb a sleeping partner and it produces night blindness as you grope your way back to bed. Would have appreciated instructions as to how to disable this function.

"Great overall"
Allan M, 02 Février 2019

The hotel is conveniently located- easy enough to walk into town. The restaurant was great - open all day with a variety of options and reasonably priced. The staff was friendly and helpful. Extra amenities - a room with a full kitchen, fruit and cookies left in the room, a small aviary, a beautiful pool area, even a hair salon on the premises.

"Great stay in Santa Barbara"
Explore04911076102, 15 Janvier 2019

Nice, clean and reasonably priced property for a group stay in Santa Barbara. Quick weekend away for "girls" weekend. Close enough to State St. and nice to have an apartment property for a group of 6.

"Peaceful, happy getaway"
sfsnoodle, 13 Janvier 2019

We've been coming to the Encina for years now, and travel to Santa Barbara often. It's our hotel of choice when not with our dog. It's a calm, beautiful place to stay; we can stare at the Zebra Finch aviary forever, eat often at the onsite restaurant which is clean and delicious, and revel in it's tranquil pool & jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens. The only thing I would criticize is the odd lack of towel hooks in the bathrooms. A small thing, but annoying just the same. The best part of the stay is always the staff: friendly, attentive and patient. I always enjoy seeing to Rowe on the night shift - the consummate professional in his job, but always friendly and fun to talk to. During our last visit had a really helpful conversation with Danica and Devonne, both generous with their advice on housing options for my daughter when she attends college in SB. Always enjoy seeing Akia too - again, a real professional and a really wonderful human being, always ready to help. Such a wonderful place to unwind, relax and become human for a break from hectic San Francisco!

"Sansum Clinic Visit"
Discover270867, 08 Janvier 2019

Perfect place to visit Sansum Clinic-can walk right over from hotel-the 12:00 checkout time is really helpful! We have stayed at this location many times and it always works perfectly for hospital stays and Dr/Clinic visits. Nice large room with recliner and extra chair, plus mini refrigerator and microwave are great items to have available. The restaurant in conveniently located and food was great!

"Clean and quiet"
Seaside54819216355, 07 Janvier 2019

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights just after New year's. The place was quiet, clean and comfortable. We particularly loved the restaurant on site. The cleaning staff was very attentive. Only reason i am not giving a perfect rating is because the rooms need updated.

"Best service and cleanliness"
Mariaelenadh, 29 Décembre 2018

Excellent service cleanliness is very important tp me and it met my needs. I had requested several items for my room and everything was set. This is definitely a great place to stay. its within walking distance to the hospital

"Christmas at Best Western Plus Encina Lodge & Suites (and we would do it again)"
Maps15298800946, 29 Décembre 2018

We had a 2 bedroom suite for our family to celebrate Christmas and stayed 4 nights. We cooked half of the time and ate out the other half. The hotel staff was attentive, welcoming, and seemed to care about our experience. The rooms were clean, the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, plates, cups, toaster and books to read in the room. We had plenty of room and our adult kids brought their bikes and biked the Santa Barbara area. Good restaurants and the best ice cream shop were near by. We plan to return!

"For the toad"
Douglas F, 11 Décembre 2018

Close to freeway great for a overnight stay not far from state street shopping and restaurants our favorite restaurant is Hatrrys Cafe located in a shopping complex a little hideaway favorite with the locals great bar and leather booths

"A pleasant stay with a few minor issues"
NorthStar31794399929, 02 Décembre 2018

We stayed in a suite and while the room was spacious, the bathroom was rather small and the bedroom was more of a hallway. The bathroom had one sink and very little counter space. This might be enough space for a single, barely, but it was impossible for a couple. There was zero room to spread out our toiletries. Also be warned, the toilet is a standard home depot special. If you need some extra room on the seat you are better off using the restroom in the restaurant. The bedroom, being more of a hallway, has an odd layout with the dresser placed along the outer wall and the TV facing the doorway door. Unless you rotate the TV 90 degrees and let it hang over the edge of the dresser you cannot watch from the bed. We eat breakfast at the Café and it was very good. Prices were reasonable for Santa Barbara and the quality was there. If you stay, check out the aviary. It's a 35 year old landmark although the hotel doesn't make it known. Also, you cannot watch the birds from inside the restaurant while dining. They have some really beautiful stain glass panels with birds but someone has decided to hang two panels directly in front of the aviary window.

"Sansum visit? need a great hotel? This is the one! Right across the street, perfect!"
Trail225770, 01 Décembre 2018

My husband and I have been traveling to Sansum Clinic for years and always drive to and from our appointments. This trip we needed a hotel stay, looking for something close we chose this hotel hoping not to have to drive so much. The address makes it seem like its right around the corner when in actuality it is right across the parking lot of Sansum making it fabulously easy. And with the onsite restaurant and bar there was no need to get back into the car and drive till sadly it was time for check-out. I say sadly time for check-out because our room had two amazing comfy chairs positioned right in front of the sliding glass door going out to the balcony. We were able to sit in these chairs and watch the rain coming down while we read, then in the evening when it was time for some tv we were able to turn the tv to continue to sit in our comfy chair just like being at home!The hotel is older but has ben remodeled with updated amenities and it looks fabulous!

"The worst BW hotel so far"
Nomad51341055756, 14 Novembre 2018

We've spent at BW Encina 6 days. Have to say that it was the worst hotel from Best Western family we have ever visited. Our room was outdated, with awful smell, tea/cofee maker produced only lukewarm water- no chance to prepare tea. Generally staff was rather unfriendly except one Receptonist ( man in his fifties). All in all overpriced.

"A nice location away from the busy part of town"
Delphenis C, 14 Novembre 2018

A really nice surprise for us. They are located about a mile from the action of State street and that was just fine with us. tons of parking - room clean and well equipped. The staff is friendly and didn't panic when we were 30 minutes late checking out. nice little cafe on site.

"Very Dated Rooms in Back"
Peggy G, 13 Novembre 2018

After first, finally finding my room, located under a stairwell, the room was dark, very dated and not up to the general great standards I've come to expect out of this chain. After the first night of a week stay, I moved to a smaller but updated room in the front. I've stayed at this hotel many times with my in-laws and always had gotten a room near the front. Those have been updated and make this a 4-star quality hotel. But I have been assigned a back room twice and they both leave much to be desired. I will refuse to stay in those rooms in the future until upgrades have been made.

"Quiet Neighborhood, adequate lodging, good stay"
IllinoisMrsZ, 29 Octobre 2018

Needed lodging for attending a family wedding. Wanted to be close to wedding venue and reception so this fit the bill. Was expensive fin my opinion but realize this is California. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Shopped the little gift shop in lobby. Did eat at restaurant and though it was convenient, I wasn't impressed with my food. Beautiful property and liked the separate buildings--ours had convenient parking underneath. I enjoyed the sunshine in the lawn area outside our building. I would say our room was a bit dated but it was a large room. Liked the sink and counter outside of the bathroom. I really enjoyed Santa Barbara and the ease of getting around in our rental car. Even though this wasn't by the downtown shopping or beach, I liked the location in the quiet neighborhood.

"hotel near hospital"
tashazr, 28 Octobre 2018

best location for visiting hospital patients directly across the street. cafe/restaurant on hotel property. the location and on-site restaurant make it easy to not have to drive while visiting hospital patients.

"Good stay"
D M, 22 Octobre 2018

Fairly dated but pleasant room. Large room for the price paid which was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only real complaint was the lighting in the room was a bit dingy. Decent location, recommended for value stay in Santa Barbara.

"old but clean"
Susan M, 22 Octobre 2018

The attached restaurant is good, the whole hotel is very clean, and the staff are pleasant and helpful. That said, the rooms are very tired. the entire motel area needs an upgrade. Also, I was on the ground floor (no elevator and I have a bad knee so couldn't drag up my suitcase), and I don't like places where a car pulling into its parking spot shines headlights directly into my room. And remember that everything in Santa Barbara is expensive, so it seems like you are paying for an expensive room but not getting one.

"Not modern , staff friendly & helpful"
mnadventure2018, 16 Octobre 2018

Checked in after a long day of travel from NY the room we were given was not even close to the pictures on the hotel website ours was old and dingy the walls are paper thin , the 70s bathroom was tiny every other balcony has tile ours had dirty carpet , the outdoor light performed a disco effect of blinking all night that kept our children awake , the refrigerator made a horrible noise every few minutes and the bed room bed side lamp also blinked if you walked on the opposite side of room - we kept it off after that thinking it was an electric short . We had to stay but if I could have found availablilty else where we would have left immediately. Pool was kept immaculate everyday the laundry area was always very clean grounds kept very nice and neat

"Best Western Plus Encina Inn and Suites Santa Barbara, CA"
HugsFromSweetPea, 29 Septembre 2018

Welcomed to hotel with your choice of coffee or lemonade and cookies. Charming, clean, and quaint with a Latin vibe. Our room has a nice basket with fruit and snacks and bottled waters. Rooms were spread out kind of far from office, pool, and restaurant.

"Very fun place not for everyone"
306madeleinem, 25 Septembre 2018

We love this establishment - do not mess up your reservations though! The attached restaurant is very awesome you should eat and buy cookies daily. Very Hawaiian styled. This place would not please the super picky but you would be happy if you like a relaxed family place.

"Lovely Friendly Hotel"
LINDAmia, 18 Septembre 2018

As a family of four adults and two children we had adjoining rooms. Stayed for two nights and would have stayed longer if we had time. The reception staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and what was nice that they even cleaned the TV control and put it in a litttle bag (nice touch as they are very unhygienic). The pool was lovely. Nice coffee selection in reception. We had breakfast in the restaurant and there was a very good menu. Parking easy. Nice little birds in the aviary. Would recommend this lovely hotel

"Lovely One Night Stay"
Rachel M, 18 Septembre 2018

My partner and I staying here for one night to break up a drive from LA to San Fran. Check in was flawless, and the General Manager who checked us in was so lovely. Seemed honest and genuine, and gave us so much info about Santa B, where to eat and gave us a helpful map. Our room was really spacious and clean. We used the pool which was lovely, and nice to have a pool where you can't touch the floor for a change! They ordered a taxi for us into the town, and we walked back which didn't actually take too long. Was gutted to leave as the hotel and area were so lovely, could have had a few days here. Would be happy to stay here again if we are ever in the area.

"Comfortable, clean room"
Danielle B, 30 Août 2018

We stayed on the second floor overlooking the pool. Our room was a good size for 3 of us and the beds were comfortable. The room was quiet and air-conditioned. Having a safe and small fridge was very useful. Plenty of free parking. It was a bit of a walk to get to the main city area with restaurants, etc but it was a nice neighbourhood to walk through.

"They charge you $22.40 if you want to check in before 3pm."
Jessica G, 19 Août 2018

I was very disappointed to learn that they charge you to check in early. I have never heard of a hotel doing this and I think it is terrible customer service. If you have rooms that are sitting ready it should be a service to your customers....especially when they are paying $200 + a night. I will not stay here again.

"Could have been better"
Bridgetbillany, 19 Août 2018

We arrived after 5.00pm but had to wait an hour for our room to be ready. The staff were very nice and apologetic, and offered us towels so we could go and swim. But after a long day travelling we just wanted to flop in our suite. The suite itself was ok. It was clean and comfortable although the ac unit was incredibly noisy. We had two bedrooms and a living/dining/kitchen area which was great. We stayed two nights and whilst it was good value for money I don't think I'd stay again.

"Nice place to stay! "
MaayanLior, 10 Août 2018

Nice place to stay. We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and it was just perfect. Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, it was quiet, and there is a parking. The room was well equipped including free water bottles and fruits. The bar/restaurant is great tasty food for breakfast and good service. Use uber to get to the beach it will take you less than 10 minuets.

"Quaint, Comfortable, Friendly"
Catherine H, 31 Juillet 2018

We have stayed here for at least 15 years and spend about 8 weekends per year here. It is clean, comfortable, quiet at night, and friendly staff. Multiple rooms to choose from such as 2 story condos, two and three-bedroom plans, single rooms, kitchens, etc. I love the multi-room condos or two tory option because you have a kitchen (fully stocked.) There is a restaurant with bar service. Is it 5-star? No, but it has decent breakfast and lunches for pool days. I like it. The pool is nice and can get crowded with the kids on busy summer days, but it's still pretty relaxing and chill. The hot tub is separate and private and seats about 6 or 8 comfortably. It's away from the pool so you can really relax. On-site washer and dryers. Great location. Easy access to freeway and straight down State for some touristy action.

"Average"
Sophie I, 31 Juillet 2018

Clean hotel but needs updating throughout. Good swimming pool area. In the apartment style family rooms there was an oven and full kitchen however crockery and utensils weren't provided which is confusing. Taps were incorrectly labelled in one of the bathrooms we stayed in, which resulted in cold showers

"Very friendly staff and beautiful hotel in Spanish stile"
Noreply K, 27 Juillet 2018

The staff is very friendly and gave us a lot of information about Santa Barbara. There are a lot of parking slots available and you can get the best coffee of the city in the reception of the hotel. The rooms are very clean and the WiFi is very fast. The pool and the whirlpool are both very clean and it is very relaxing to be inside of them.

"Cute motel with great staff, awesome restaurant"
katrina525, 27 Juillet 2018

Nice quiet street, clean room with comfy beds. Staff was great and the restaurant was great for breakfast. Wish the pool was a bit larger and had more chairs. My biggest complaint is that the rooms do not have a fan and they really need one - Santa Barbara doesn't need AC much in the evenings, a fan would do but every night we had to turn it on since the room had no cross breeze.

"Amazing find we keep coming back to"
Sandie R, 24 Juillet 2018

Our second stop on the annual family trip up the coast this week we stayed at this amazing little jewel in a great location. Our room was a cozy apartment style room. Full size living area with kitchen and breakfast nook, 2 full size bedrooms and a full bathroom. The property is beautifully landscaped, and impeccably maintained. The staff is so friendly and goes above and beyond for their guests. There is a gift shop, a restaurant and a salon on the property. There are also a gym, jacuzzi, pool area and sun decks too. Definitely coming back here!

"Good location, pleasant grounds "
Anne L, 21 Juillet 2018

I stayed here for one night with my teen daughter in mid-July. I had a meeting and we had a college tour at UCSB scheduled for later. The hotel was well located for both things, about a 2 minute drive from both the 101 and the main drag of State Street. We had a room with a king bed and balcony overlooking the pool. The room was good-sized and the balcony was pleasant in the evening. We used the pool and jacuzzi in the afternoon after arriving, and both were well maintained and a good temperature. The room itself wasn't fancy, but it was fine. It was humid out that night, so we needed to use the a/c, which was kind of noisy and not that effective. I would guess this isn't an issue most of the year, since Santa Barbara is pretty temperate. When I got home, I realized that I had forgotten a pillow I'd brought with me. I called the hotel, and they not only mailed it, but I received it the next day! I would recommend this hotel.

"Excellent stay"
Aidan G, 17 Juillet 2018

Booked this at the last minute and we were very pleasantly surprised with our choice. Clean rooms, nice pool area, friendly staff and ample parking. It's about a 30 minute walk to the main drag of State Street or an $8 Uber. There's a few restaurants around the block which serve good breakfasts too.

"We didn't want to leave!"
Bee_2604, 14 Juillet 2018

We stayed here for 2 nights in July as part of our honeymoon. This hotel is a little way out of the town centre but provides good-value accommodation and the walk into town is very beautiful so never a problem for us. Our room was upgraded on our arrival and we had a lovely, large room with garden area that we could walk to the pool from. Complimentary daily bottles of water was also very handy. Bathrooms are a bit dated decor wise but clean and had everything you need! The pool area was very nice and popular with plenty of places to relax in. Plenty of on-site free parking also. A HUGE thank-you to Ramon at the front desk, who upgraded our room and gave us a bottle of wine for our honeymoon. He also provided us with all the information we needed about Santa Barbara and what to see and restaurants to go to. This was very helpful and allowed us to make the most of our short time here. He was amazing! Santa Barbara was one of the most beautiful places we have been to and definitely want to come back soon and will stay in this hotel again 100%!

"Home away from Home :)"
triciajeremywedding, 06 Juin 2018

Ramon is THE BEST reason to come to this amazing hotel. His customer service along with Victor allowed our family to feel like we were "home away from home." The hotel is a gem (hidden gem) that is close to everything awesome in that area. Don't miss out on meeting the best staff in SB. YAY Ramon!! :)

"One night stop over"
joannep04, 01 Juin 2018

Hotel has nice curb appeal, flowers and shrubs throughout grounds which looked lovely. Reception staff very helpful and friendly. Plenty of off road parking and on site restaurant for drinks and snacks. Hotel room comfortable, bed very comfy, plenty of storage, free safe, fridge and good shower. Local area very picturesque and easy to walk into town centre from hotel.

"Pleasant stay!"
Zaidtree, 22 Mai 2018

Good location. Well located. Nice room. We had a corner room in the back. Comfortable bed. Free parking. Sold out both nights we stayed. The staff were wonderful. Room was clean. Our room had a little kitchen we didn't use. Large bathroom. No problems. Breakfast was not included. But we found interesting places to eat both mornings.

"Good for a few days"
Ricbran, 21 Mai 2018

This hotel is well located in Santa Barbara. The size and comfort of the room are ok, they offer a jacuzzi but the shower could be a little better. And the pillows could be much better... but I have problems with pillow in hotels. As they don't offer breakfast.. go to The Daily Grind... walking distance from the hotel.

"Loved My Stay!"
Pamela D, 21 Mai 2018

Great hotel and great restaurant! The breakfast menu has something for everyone. The Bacon Waffles were fabulous! The staff was very friendly and there is free shuttle service to and from the airport which is very convenient!

"Really a motel"
smrealtor, 16 Mai 2018

Nothing special. good location. rooms are dated but spacious. can walk to shops and restaurants. easy access to highway. free parking. over priced on holidays. the restaurant is okay. small pool. service is average.

"Comfortable stay"
Rravi23, 11 Mai 2018

We stayed for 2 nights and it was a nice stay. The hotel is split more like a motel/apartments. The room was a good size, comfortable bed and large bathroom/dressing area. We had a small balcony (not much of a view but nice to have an outdoor space). The air con unit is a bit old and noisy but does work well, you just wouldn't keep it on overnight. We didn't have much interaction with the staff since we didn't pass through reception apart from checking in and out but they were polite and efficient. Location is good, close to downtown and in what seems to be a nice, quiet neighbourhood. Overall, we had a good stay here, a good base to explore Santa Barbara.

"Pleasant family refuge"
Christina W, 11 Mai 2018

We stayed in the 2-bedroom suite, which was very spacious and more like an apartment than a hotel room. The grounds are lovely although parking was a bit tight for our mini-van and a late check in. The suite had 2 beds, a kitchen and family room. It was very clean but the upholstered furniture and tile was dated. They had lots of nice perks in the room like apples, water bottles, hard candy. The rate was a very good value for Santa Barbara, where even Motel 6 is over $200 a night.

"Will stay at this hotel from now on."
Jenny S, 07 Mai 2018

I've been making this 4 1/2 hr drive, one way, to Santa Barbara Sansum Clinic since 2005. I've stayed in other Hotels until last month when I found out about this Best Western Encinia hotel. Two of the most wonderful, amazing & caring people just checked me in. I can not even begin to say how much I appreciate you Danica & Ramon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sweet conversation and gift. Almost forgot to mention the comfort and cleanliness of our room. Your employees do an amazing job!

"Great Stay"
bobX3680VT, 01 Mai 2018

wonderful place to stay while enjoying the Santa Barbara area. Well run, friendly and helpful staff, immaculate rooms and facilities, low-key envirinment. Has everything you need. Restaurant is excellent. Easy access to all activities in the area.

"I would of loved to stay longer"
Pamela M, 29 Avril 2018

Great staff from moment of check in Thank you Roe for directions to nearby Trader Joe's.. Very comfy room with complimentary treats fresh fruit water and robes. Nice bathroom with a handy magnifying mirror, I was there only one night for business and wished I could of stayed longer. I would love to go back with some friends and use the pool area. Very nice to have a restaurant on the property.

"Loudest stay ever. Interior was nice."
quietfirerelief, 22 Avril 2018

You know the door that connects to the room next to you? There was a gap between the floor and the door bottom almost 2 inches! I could get down and see peoples feet. I forgot the room number, but it was on the second floor and near the corner of the building, and for two weeks they stuck every family with kids next to me. MOST annoying was the lights were on timers, so every ten minutes I'd have to jump up, run to the door and wave at the sensor. The place was clean and the parking was extremely cramped.

"Super fast check in & check out"
wengM18, 19 Avril 2018

Nice room & comfy bed Super fast & easy check in & check out Available coffee, oranges & apples at the reception Plenty of parking There's also a restro-bistro-cafe There's swimming pool also Staff are nice & friendly

"Very nice & charming find!"
darceydh, 17 Avril 2018

We stayed at the BW Encina Inn 4/14-4/16. We requested upstairs & a King room. Our request was accommodated. There's many extra touches at this property! Fruit & candy even in the room! Older property but well maintained. Coffee & tea also in the Reception area & a gift shop. A great cafe on property that does full breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus happy hour! A few blocks to stroll to the beach. Staff was very engaging!

"Clean room and convenient location"
Fan Y, 07 Avril 2018

It located at quite neighborhood but also quote convenient, 1+ mile away to downtown and 10-15 minutes drive to pretty much most attractions, I ran to the beach every morning and quite enjoyable experience. The room is clean and comfortable, only complaint is there are some odor(from the carpet?) in the first ~15 minutes when we walk into the room.

"Great stay next to hospital"
kylebriggs, 04 Avril 2018

Our 7 month old son had surgery and we wanted to stay close to the hospital just in case any issues arose. We decided to stay here since it was 100 yards away from the hospital and it was great! Very clean! Hotel staff was very accommodating and helpful! We will be staying here anytime we go back down to Santa Barbara.

"Comfortable stop for travelers"
DondeEstaMiSamosa, 22 Mars 2018

While this hotel is not fancy or on the water, the rooms are comfortable, clean and quiet. Santa Barbara offers cheap parking around town. So parking was free at this hotel, and it was easy and cheap around town. We were greeted by Ramon who was so kind, welcoming and informative. He gave us milk & cookies at 5:30 after our check in. The lobby always had fresh coffee. The on-site Restaurant offered a unique cuisine with an Asian flair, and great desserts. Ramon gave us Restaurant recommendations for Brophys on the harbor which was perfect. Everyone we encountered at this hotel was friendly. This hotel is a cluster of 2 story buildings and each room has its own entry from outside.

"Great Value for Santa Barbara"
Crazydana, 14 Mars 2018

I have stayed at this property 3 times recently. I am typically a hotel snob and prefer the higher end properties. I feel that for the area and accommodations this is a good value. Clean rooms, nicely appointed and friendly staff.

"Love this place!"
mfajardo143, 14 Mars 2018

Have stayed here several times, as my daughter attends UCSB. Each time we have stayed we've been pleased with the cleanliness of rooms, location and the attentive staff. We will definitely be staying here again and I would recommend this place to friends and family

"Close to hospital"
tashazr, 12 Mars 2018

Nice and convenient place to stay if u have cottage hospital business. Very close to hospital and affliated rehabilitation facility. I would stay here again for proximity to hospital and quite poolside respite

"Great little place with plenty of extras"
Andrew S, 12 Mars 2018

I have to say of all the places we've stayed, this room had by far the cleanest-smelling bed sheets we've ever experienced. What bliss!! Great location in down-town, walking distance from coffee shops and restaurants.

"Great value!"
Janet F, 11 Mars 2018

Very comfortable, reasonably priced hotel with loads of amenities (pool, spa, coffee and tea in a warm and cozy lobby on a rainy day, friendly and efficient service staff, good on-sight restaurant), in a beautiful neighborhood of Santa Barbara. We plan to stay here next time we're in Santa Barbara.

"Excellent for Business Travellers or for Private Travellers"
WIP1211, 08 Mars 2018

Excellent hotel from all points of view. Special thanks to Ramon at the check-in desk for his outstanding service and explanations on touristic sites in Santa Barbara! Thanks to the other two employees at the reception and to the other service employees for a good job!

"The finest Best Western I've ever stayed in"
Josephina217, 03 Mars 2018

You would not even know it's a Best Western (not that there's anything wrong with that). The restaurant is fresh and delicious, and the staff is so friendly - especially the gentleman who checked me in back in January. Ramone? His family used to live in LA, but his mom didn't want to raise her children there so she brought the family to Santa Barbara. I hope I have his name right because, whereas everyone was friendly and kind, he went the extra step. He knew that I was visiting for medical reasons, and he wanted to make the experience as stress free as possible for me. Thank you very much

"Great location for hospital, nice hotel/motel"
Ali C, 03 Mars 2018

The people here are great. The prices are California, so a bit more than I'd expected, but they did honor a government rate, so that made it more affordable. The proximity to the hospital is fantastic. It's just a block away and so if you're having to be at the Cottages hospital, it's perfect. Staff are friendly and super helpful. we were there three nights and they were so flexible and helpful with us in getting rooms for me and my sisters while my brother was in hospital. The hotel itself is more like a motel with all outside entrances to the rooms, cars park right outside the doors to the rooms (not my favorite feeling for a hotel). The rooms, though are really very nice, they have kitchens in them, but they vary appreciably by size and cost the same depending on number of beds, so ask how big a room is before booking. We were in rooms 242 and 244 I believe and 244 was appreciably nicer. The pool is nice, hot tub is set aside from the pool, and is hot enough, but a little sketchy, it was OK, but not great, made me wonder if it was really sufficiently cleaned. The way to get from the rooms to the hot tub involves walking across the parking lot, which is not great, but I was glad that they had a hot tub, it was very relaxing after an emotional day at the hospital. I did appreciate having the kitchen though I had originally thought that was unnecessary but having the fridge and a way to heat up food proved quite useful. The one thing I'd say is that the chairs were old fashioned, the rest of the place was VERY well updated with great bathroom counters and cute soap dishes. The two chairs in both rooms we were in were mismatched and not particularly attractive. I think that's an easy thing to fix given all the other nice things they've done to the property. Overall a really good stay I'd stay there again for sure.

"We differ from most reviewers"
martinezcm, 24 Février 2018

Cannot figure out why this hotel with small rooms and no breakfast included (the apples in the tray are no acceptable substitute) is so well thought. The room was small and the floor creaky. The price is too high and a short distance you can find another Best Western cheaper and with breakfast included. The morning cleaning crew chatting in the outside connecting passageway was annoying. Yes, the location is good but, for most things you need to get into a car so no fantastic advantage there. This was our only sour note to our two day stay in Santa Barbara and the worse for an extended 14 day trip to California.

"Hospitality"
robertbF7589ZS, 11 Février 2018

If you need to be close to Cottage Hospital this is the place to stay. Christie has the room for you. She is helpful and friendly. Sonia is the best when it comes to room service. Our room was spotless. We have stayed at the Encina Lodge before and again we were not disappointed. By the way...eat at the restaurant attached to the lodge...it is very good....the best oatmeal in town, all the meals are delicious.

"Wonderful stay"
Kumsal1606, 03 Février 2018

We just stayed in Encina Lodge only 1 night but we loved it. Small hotel but very comfortable bed, very clean and well design room, very fragrant body lotions :) and easy to access. I definetely suggest...

"Best of the Best !!"
judyg2700, 23 Janvier 2018

My family has stayed at the Encina for three generations. The Staff is fantastic!! Rooms, Gardens, Pool and Hot Tub Areas are all beautiful Restaurant on site is great ! Highly recommend ! Location is situated in a quiet residential area with the Sansum Medical Clinic across the street . Great place ????

"Location and Value"
FormerDishwasher, 22 Janvier 2018

Was able to bring our small dogs; a plus when traveling. Good location, clean rooms, pleasant staff. Good value for the money. Could use more sound deadening materials for the courtyard area since it's near a main street...

"Great value for money"
Jade P, 21 Janvier 2018

We had the family rooms with kitchenette which was great for our group (3 adults and 3 children). The pool is nice and it's so close to the city center. We stayed only 3 nights but wish we stayed longer. Rooms were clean, kitchenette not too big but had all we needed.

"Comfortable and Clean"
ariam2018, 12 Janvier 2018

The hotel itself has a unique set up. The rooms are very clean, and we'll stocked. Refer and coffee maker in each room. If you're a pillow person they have Plenty! Also, your own robe in the closet :)

"Encina Best Western Santa Barbara"
R2746EMsallym, 09 Janvier 2018

Stayed here for a work-related event. Very pleasantly surprised at how nice the hotel is! The restaurant is very good, too. We usually stay near the wharf when visiting SB, but this is a very nice alternative. Great, friendly staff, too!

"Great place to relax"
Lori K, 06 Janvier 2018

This is a very pretty and serene place to go for some rest and relaxtion. It has a pretty and relaxing courtyard pool area and a nice peaceful bird aviary to enjoy and the rooms are very clean and sanitary and come with a little patio or balcony sitting are. A must if you visit Santa Barbara.

"Out of the way, but worth the stay"
marlenef2018, 04 Janvier 2018

This hotel is next to the hospital (which is great just in case...), however, it's not walking distance to the busy part of State Street. That being said, it was a great value for our family. The front desk staff is super nice. Actually, we interacted with Housekeeping and Maintenance and they were great too! The many varieties of coffee all day is a plus. The restaurant was yummy for breakfast. We will definitely be back in the summer to enjoy that pool of theirs!

"Fun Getaway"
tatumk2018, 02 Janvier 2018

Loved our stay for a quick getaway in Santa Barbara. Great location for a visit! Would definitely stay here again. Very roomy and comfortable. The amenities were perfect for our girls getaway. Looking forward to the next time.

"Good experience"
P8357HYmichaela, 30 Décembre 2017

Excellent property, great room. Potential guests should note that the property is in a residential neighborhood with no other restaurants or stores around and narrow residential streets to navigate to and from the freeway. Also, breakfast is not free. The in-house restaurant, however, is very good. The scallion potatoes with my omelet in the morning were probably the best breakfast potatoes I have ever eaten, and I am 72.

"Exceptional value and quality for a BW Plus!"
Jean L, 30 Décembre 2017

I've stayed in many Best Western Plus hotel locations, and so far, this hotel near downtown Santa Barbara is my favorite! It's clean, nicely set up for comfort, includes all the amenities and many extras, has a wonderful staff, and is in a great location for a quiet and peaceful night while still close to restaurants and the downtown areas.

"So accomodating!"
creties, 23 Décembre 2017

When our home was placed under mandatory evacuation due to encroaching fires, the Encina came to our rescue by offering a quiet, spacious, pet-friendly room at a discount rate. The accommodations, restaurant, and staff were all great and we're thankful they were there. If you're coming to Santa Barbara to visit, or if you live in Santa Barbara and need to recommend a place to visitors, please consider the Encina. They really care about their neighbors and their city!

"Our home for 3 nights during evacuation from the Thomas Fire"
ojaigirl2017, 18 Décembre 2017

We booked two rooms for three nights while we were evacuated from Ojai during Thomas Fire. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They allowed us to check in early. Our elderly parents had a ground floor room near the handicapped parking spaces. The rooms were clean and comfortable. When our parents had difficulty with the tv at first, the office sent someone promptly to show them how to use it. Under trying circumstances for us due to concern about the fire, we found the Encina Lodge & Suites to be very comfortable.

"Hospital near the hospital where family member had surgery"
StephanieLevine, 16 Décembre 2017

Under type of trip This trip was for medical surgery as the hospital is across the street. The area is safe and I was able to walk back comfortably at night fromt he hospital . This was also during the fire in Ventura and it was a pleasant place to escape to. The restaurant across the parking lot was very nice and reaonable.

"Avergae but not the worst in the area"
Dave B, 10 Décembre 2017

I go to Santa Barbara 3-4 times a year this was the first time at this hotel. It was convenient for access to the Sansum Clinic and I would stay again but this time I would know what to expect. The room was over furnished and very small. The Queen bed seemed like a full it was so small but comfortable. The parking was limited but that is because of the fires in the area there was a lot of fire equipment in the parking area. there is no breakfast offered but there is a restaurant on the property, I did not use the restaurant or bar. The room was next to a utility room it was noisy. It is better then Motel 6 but not as nice as the BW in Goleta.

"Horrible front desk."
Pu H, 06 Décembre 2017

As titled. Also the power went out for 5 hours during my stay. I asked around to see if this happens often. Apparently it's an issue in the area. Yet still this place had no back up power generators. Just imagine the potential complications associated with it.

"Great stay"
762arada, 05 Décembre 2017

Great stay. I would stay here again. Everyone was very helpful, the room was clean and ameneities were great. Walking distance to Cottage Hospital. Functioning internet, small gym, and pool. Cafe looked good and coffee was always available. The oranges in the room were a great touch!

"nice stay"
L9518ARpeggyc, 27 Novembre 2017

good quiet neighborhood. free coffee/tea in the lobby. nice and friendly staff. convenience to downtown and pier. room is a little older but nice. tiny little stain on sofa chair but cover with towel ok. thin wall- bad neighbor could be annoying.

"Lovely"
R3000JTkarend, 25 Novembre 2017

This is a very clean, well-run establishment. The grounds are maintained with plants and trees everywhere. I was traveling with my husband, his mom and our best friend. The 2 bedroom suite was perfect for the 4 of us. We loved the kitchen and large living room that had a large couch and chair for plenty of seating. I was able to take a nap in our room with plenty of quiet and privacy. We all had a great time in our "tree house" suite upstairs and will surely stay there again!

"Great location"
richard s, 23 Novembre 2017

Great location In quiet neighborhood. Lovely pool and nice restaurant on premises. Would definitely stay here again when in Santa Barbara. Nice walking routes to downtown and up the hill to the Mission.

"Lovely Hotel in Residential Neighborhood"
wildirishrose53, 19 Novembre 2017

For value, amenities (on site cafe, pool, fresh morning coffee, fruit and water in room, refrigerator) and pleasant surroundings, I'll be staying here over the Kimpton from now on, at about one third the price! I prefer the quiet. The bed wasn't quite as comfy as I like, but it was fine. The room was immaculate, and check in was quick with the charming front desk manager. Well done.

"The Best Hotel"
lynnbF6162IL, 18 Novembre 2017

The best customer service out there!! Always a good stay. The only place I stay when I'm in Santa Barbara. The hotel cafe has great food and it's right there. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable, always a good night's sleep. I don't have any negative comments. Nice staff!!

"Excellent staff and service in this Santa Barbara gem"
Lisa K, 17 Novembre 2017

Excellent service and stay in this lovely hotel tucked away near the Cottage Hospital in a charming and safe neighborhood. Everyone was so helpful and supportive during the time we spent at the hospital. The front desk manager was superb in helping us arrange an extended stay because of medical reasons. In all, we ended up staying over a month! I felt so secure and safe staying there during an uncertain time. It meant a lot to me that this lovely hotel was my home base. The restaurant, lounge, and pool are so inviting and comfortable. I was so impressed that I'm returning for a week in December!

"A Terrible Hotel Experience"
cualebieng, 14 Novembre 2017

My family of 4 stayed at this hotel for one night. We were in town for a wedding. We were all tired after the wedding festivities and decided to forego showers that night. I? was the first one to attempt a shower at 7 AM the next morning.when I? turned on the water in the tub, the water gushed out and along with the big burst of water was a lot of small black ants, some alive and some dead. It was so disgusting. I? went to the front desk to check out and demand a complete refund. The manager on duty hesitated to do it. He gave the excuse that he couldn't reach his boss. I said I? will call the credit card company to stop payment. This is when he finally agreed to issue refund. I? believe it's poor business practice. I? have traveled all over the world and I? have never experienced anything like this.

"Recovery stay"
Malzac, 11 Novembre 2017

The BW Encina provided a very comfortable stay following a planned surgery. Everyone is very friendly and caring. Location is also very convenient to hospitals, doctors offices, shopping, restaurants etc. Located in a quiet neighborhood area it is also a great area for walks.

"Clean but old"
dereksL9874JH, 10 Novembre 2017

Staff is friendly. Hotel rooms are clean. Hotel furniture/decor/amenities are extremely outdated and in need of updating. Bed was comfortable. Everything worked. Restaurant attached to hotel has great food (try the pancakes and Santa Barbara wrap). Would I stay again? Unlikely, but I would in a pinch.

"Nice stay in one of the suites"
Jsbono-, 09 Novembre 2017

We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite, which was more of an apartment than a hotel room (good thing!). Spacious and clean but a little dated inside. The grounds are well cared for and its a 10-15m walk to the shops and restaurants on state street.

"My review of best western"
132tristons, 09 Novembre 2017

Beautiful hotel, service was great, pool and spa were very clean and the restaurant was super convenient. Loved the room besides the beds, those were quite hard for me! Definitely would take another trip there again, had a great time

"Nice place, however, small rooms and uncomfortable beds"
bnmpaul, 07 Novembre 2017

Stayed here in Nov. 2017 while attending a wedding in town. The hotel was clean and charming but the rooms seemed to be quite small and you could really hear your neighbors quite clearly. I also had issues with the bed as I kept waking up in pain. I travel all over the world for work and stay in many hotels, including other BW properties but this particular bed/location did not work out to well for me. It was hard and uncomfortable. My wife didn't seem to have to many complaints but I was not to happy with it. I was also not to thrilled that the room was rather dark and since the door was on the outside of the hotel, if I opened the curtains to get some light in, everyone walking by can see in the room which I was also not fond of because there seemed to be quite a bit of traffic walking by. I know that the area is a bit pricey also, but I do think that what you get for the price here is not that great but you are also not going to find much cheaper anywhere in town. We did not get this room because of the price though. We chose it because of the proximity to the event we were attending and we have stayed in other properties and had good experiences. I did not think this one was that great for the price you have to pay. I would rather pay a little more and have a bigger room and more comfortable bed.

"Not impressed"
Brooke R, 04 Novembre 2017

Overall not impressed given the price we paid. The good: 1) spacious rooms 2) clean 3) friendly and efficient check in and staff. The bad: 1) old plumbing - our toilet keeps running and making noises long after it has flushed. It was like that as soon as we walked in (sounded like someone had just flushed it but had obviously been like that for agesssss) 2) old electrics in the bathroom - all the fans etc sound super rickety and loud 3) paper thin walls - we can clearly hear our neighbours talking next door which is annoying when you are trying to get to sleep at 10.30pm after a long day. I appreciate that we could have raised points 1 and 2 with management but after a long day we were too tired to deal with that for only a 1 night stay and really I think management should be properly checking the rooms before guests stay (via feedback from housekeeping) so that guests don't have to raise these issues after they have already lugged their luggage up to the room.

"Best, Best Western Ever"
roberthM8609QP, 01 Novembre 2017

This particular BW is the best. Glassware vs, plastic cups, sanitary, remote controls, cleanliness, excellent/friendly staff, beautifully landscaped, minutes from downtown/State Street. Reasonable room rates... We WILL stay here again!

"This is a Gem"
wendymH2698PL, 01 Novembre 2017

We enjoyed the neighborhood location because it was close to wineries, freeway, beaches and walking distance to great neighborhood dining. The room was well maintained, clean and fresh smelling. The staff are inviting and helpful, yet respectful of our privacy. One of my favorite hotels in the BW brand.

"Quaint, quiet great amenities and location"
Elise B, 28 Octobre 2017

We brought our mother's to visit our daughters in college. Great location for family gathering. We could meet at pool or Live Oak Cafe open 7am-9pm. Cafe is great place to grab a bite and recharge also, food is above average breakfast, lunch and dinner (Beer Wine Only). Service of cafe staff and hotel are great, both friendly and attentive. Rooms are clean and comfy, good linens, beds etc. Well appointed extras like complimentary fruit and water. Overall great vibe and friendly smiles from housekeeping and grounds keepers. The property includes multiple buildings for accommodations. This is my 12th visit to Santa Barbara but only my 3rd at Encina Lodge. I don't plan to stay anywhere else in the future.

"Weekend Get Away"
John H, 26 Octobre 2017

What a great place! Quaint, quiet and great place. Close to everything and easy to navigate from. LYFT rides will run you between $7 and $10 per trip just about anywhere in the city. Breakfast and the restaurant was amazing, had the bacon fried rice and had to go back and have it then next day as well. french toast was to die for as well. Keep up the great work Encina staff and we will see you soon!

"Great place to stay"
Theresa M, 25 Octobre 2017

For years we have been going to Santa Barbara, and have stayed in multiple places: Hotels, B n B, Air BnB, but there is nothing to beat This Best Western. The rooms, amenities, and value is truly unbeatable and as nothing is too far in the city the location is well worth the stay.

"Best Western Encina, Santa Barbara"
D2860UWaland, 25 Octobre 2017

Excellent hotel, close to downtown Santa Barbara. Near the Santa Barbara mission, Paseo Nuevo mall, the historic business district and within 40 minutes driving to Solvang. The beach is minutes away with plenty of public parking. Quiet rooms, comfortable beds and good internet connection. Restaurant onsite. Highly recommend for your next visit to Santa Barbara.

"Home Away from Home"
528dianneb, 23 Octobre 2017

This was our "home away from home" while attending to my Mom while she was in the hospital. I couldn't have asked for a more accommodating and compassionate staff, they surrounded us with their care, making a difficult situation so much more comfortable. Thank you to Ramon and to the entire staff at the hotel, I will never forget you!

"Bad service."
vartany2017, 23 Octobre 2017

Due to error in registration, BE management did not even care to acomodate any offering to minimize the cost. Rather, they overcharged for additional night. I used BW in most of my trips, but will never use them again.

"Safety Hazard and Dirty"
zags23232003, 17 Octobre 2017

My wife and I stayed along with another couple stayed in the Townhouse suite (room 248). This was also move-in weekend for UCSB (September 23-24). We were forced to pay an absurd amount because of the UCSB move-in weekend $381 per night. All rooms were booked and as were most hotels that weekend. When we checked into the hotel at the front desk they immediately asked for our credit card to pay for the full stay when this was not explained when we reserved this 9 months before. When we got into our room it looked like no one had stayed in the room for some time. When we entered the room we noticed that it had not been cleaned in some time as well because there were spider webs in most corners with spiders in them. The light in the kitchen flickered like we were at a rave. When we went upstairs we noticed the same in the rooms with spiders and webs in all the corners. The most concerning thing was the smoke detector in the room had no battery in it and was hanging open. Had we only used the room for basically sleeping for 4-6 hours because of wedding festivities I would have left the hotel. I did not have time to search for another hotel, thus we were stuck. The main reason I will never stay at another Best Western is the customer service. I spoke with the 'customer care' people and they apologized for the hotel accommodations and offered me $150. When I declined that offer they said they would reach out to the hotel personally and have them contact me with 7 business days. When I never heard from them after 2 weeks, I called back and spoke to another 'customer care' person. They said that is an "internal" issue and they will handle internally. Meanwhile I asked what they plan on doing to compensate my horrible experience, they offered me a final offer of $200. They told me that was the final offer and no one would be reaching back out to me. After waiting 2 weeks and filling out the "Survey" they sent me I called back and was basically hung up on. The 'customer care' person kept interrupting me saying they won't be doing anything take it or leave it on the $200. I find that Best Western as a corporate company wouldn't even compensate 1 full nights stay when their hotel not only was dirty, but I'm sure would not meet safety inspections. I did not take any photos because I'm not a high school kid nor was I using profanity in my complaint. I did not think a hotel would not compensate for their error which I submitted the day I checked out.

"Not fancy but homey"
373barbaraanna, 17 Octobre 2017

Close to hospital & also downtown. Varied size rooms, updated & very clean. Restaurant on site has greatly improved in menu selection & ambiance. Hotel staff are helpful & friendly. Although there is a "mini-fridge" in standard rooms, would very much appreciate a small microwave oven in every room.

"Three Good Nights"
BuceriasBoy, 15 Octobre 2017

Excellent firm mattress better than a traveler usually finds at this price point. Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Plumbing problem in the bathroom was quickly fixed, The hotel is a bit off the beaten path in a residential neighborhood.

"Great Without Staff"
DenDenMoo, 10 Octobre 2017

The motel and room is very quaint, noisy but quaint. However, the staff at the front desk need a serious lesson in customer service. Our lock on the door was broken, the sink was clogged, the tub was clogged, and the keys didn't work on our final day. All were fixed in a timely manner; however, no apologies offered. No "sorry for the inconvenience." And when we had our keys re-keyed, we were met with a condescending lad who treated us as if we were 150 years old and didn't know how to operate a door. Horrible service.

"Nice clean Hotel with a bar and Restaurant"
john F, 09 Octobre 2017

We booked one night at this hotel and were very pleasantly surprised at the Quality of the room, we asked for a ground floor room and that is what we were given. There is a bar and restaurant on site which is pretty good value. Its a short drive to the beach and pier.

"Outstanding customer service and lovely property with great location"
Susan S, 04 Octobre 2017

I came to the front desk on my day of check in and requested an early check in as my husband needed to rest, and waiting until check in time would be difficult. They were awesome and told me to they could check me in right away. It made a huge difference to us. Just made my day! Everyone was very friendly. The property is really old Santa Barbara - good feel to it. The rooms were clean. This was a great stay. We've already booked a future visit. Highly recommend this hotel in Santa Barbara. It's not near the downtown beach area though for those who want that. It's more along State Street a little north of the main shopping and downtown vibe. It's across the street from Cottage Hospital, so for anyone needing to stay for visiting the hospital this is a perfect place.

"Brief Overnight Stay"
bikentype, 04 Octobre 2017

Nice property. Added bonus is close proximity to Cottage Hospital and Sansum Clinic if you are having a procedure done or visiting someone in the hospital. That is why we stayed. Only problem we had were ants in the bathroom around sink and tile floor. Upon killing ants we saw the floor in the bathroom area was not very clean. Very comfortable bed! We were in a room right next to the office - was rather noisy at night.

"Great stay"
696tonih, 03 Octobre 2017

Staff was courteous and very helpful. Beds are wonderfully comfortable. Amenities such as fresh fruit, coffee and tea, lotions and shampoo. They offer a Medical Rate for those going to the clinic. Located across the street from Sansom Clinic and Cottage Hospital.

"Overnight Stay"
Kathy T, 02 Octobre 2017

Hotel was all right for overnight stay. Room furnishings were dated. Glass wardrobe mirror weren't cleaned well; a/c was very noisy. Initially had much difficulty using the key to unlock door until hotel rep came over and showed how to use the key. Bed wasn't very comfortable. Service personnel were helpful. Location was near the freeway but not accessible to the downtown area of Santa Barbara.

"Very comfortable"
Robert H, 01 Octobre 2017

Older hotel in residential neighborhood. Very well maintained, clean hotel. Little extras in the units; apples, candies, extra bathroom items. I think bottled water. The units around the pool and restaurant area are very nice. Like a little apartment with a balcony.

"Convenient"
V3280SLgloriac, 27 Septembre 2017

Location was a straight shot to the Center of Santa Barbara, which was the host of a variety of restaurants, specialty shops and waterfront. The hotel had a great restaurant with a nice selection on the menu. Pool side rooms area available as well. Hotel within a quiet, residential area.

"Medical Appointments"
OlStoe, 26 Septembre 2017

This lodge is outstanding!! The staff is empathetic and willing to solve any problem. Our stay was relaxing and extremely enjoyable. Our medical issues were minor but our mini vacation was a pleasurable experience. Thank you! Best Western Encina Lodge

"Dreadful except for the restaurant the Tv did not work the A/c was loud no pressure in the shower o space for anything o"
barryl678, 25 Septembre 2017

The Tv did not work the air conditioning was loud no room for anything on the sink No pressure in the shower No appliances or glasses in the kitchen Very dark room Uncomfortable bed, no one spoke English with the maid service

"Great little stopover"
NPaul_11, 24 Septembre 2017

Great welcome from reception and had a fab room with excellent facilities within. We chose to have a room overlooking the pool which was nice. We were only here overnight and wished we were had stayed longer. There is an onsite restaurant but didn't use as went into Santa Barbara instead so can't comment on the food quality. Would definitely return

"Nice hotel"
Judith P, 19 Septembre 2017

This is a good hotel for going to Sansum clinic, it is clean and friendly and has your basic needs. I just wish it had a microwave for when we have special diets and left overs. It has refrig and internet which is helpful and will take you over to Sansum if needed. Has a pool and spa.

"Excellent find"
Susanne D, 13 Septembre 2017

We were looking for a Hotel close to the Hospital and walkable to restaurants and retail shops. this location was excellent for us. the staff was very accommodating giving us all the information upfront we needed to make decisions on what would happen if we needed to stay longer or leave early. the room was clean and the coffee at the front desk seemed to be always fresh and good.

"Great, Hidden Hotel with Restaurant/Bar"
melodyt178, 10 Septembre 2017

The hotel is located in a great neighborhood close to downtown Santa Barbara and the 405 Freeway. The Restaurant is a huge benefit and served a great, varied menu in a very pleasant environment. The hotel lobby is pleasant and has a fun little gift shop for travelers. They also left waters and a pack of cookies every day after cleaning which is not usual in the hotel business and was greatly appreciated. I did wish their little workout room was air conditioned and a bit bigger.

"Excellent find."
John T, 07 Septembre 2017

Facility is very well managed and the employees are well trained--either that or they were well hired, as they are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. In addition to a quiet lodging in a nice spot, there is a restaurant associated with the facility that seems to have significant patronage from locals.

"Calm in the storm"
mwagner448, 05 Septembre 2017

My husband was unexpectedly injured in SB while hiking. He was in the hospital for 3 days, and this hotel was a calm, close retreat while I took care of him. We are from out-of-town, and this place had the comforts and kindness of home at a critical time. MANY THANKS to all the staff

"Best for family stay"
H557JTroberta, 02 Septembre 2017

Great plac to stay with family of 5. The two bedroom apartment was perfect for us. Central located makes easy to get to beaches and state street. The restaurant has great food and everyone there very friendly.

"Comfort during Health Assessments"
Sandra P, 01 Septembre 2017

My family and I have been traveling to Sansum Clinic and Cottage Hospital since 1998. Three generations of us have stayed at the Best Western Encina Lodge on Bath Street in Santa Barbara while undergoing tests and surgeries. Our families have rested comfortably and enjoyed the various amenities offered at this excellently run motel while those of us who were being treated were just across the street. Over the years we have stayed at 4 other motels in Santa Barbara, but this is the one that we exclusively book now.

"Lovely hotel"
3kpumpkin, 31 Août 2017

We contemplated whether to stay closer to the beach but decided on this property instead. Booked one of the townhouses and for a family of five this was more than adequate. Kitchen, laundry on site,restaurant on site and a pool. We left the car and walked to the main road, caught a bus to downtown and also tried the waterfront shuttle to Stearns wharf which cost $.50 one way. So really downtown and the waterfront is easily accessible from the hotel. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.

"Flexible staff who help us to change a booking"
Andy D, 29 Août 2017

Staff were very good and helped with changing our booking at check in. They suggested an up grade at a very reasonable additional charge, which helped our situation, thank you. Clean, quiet and spacious room. Parking was on a first come first served basis, but this did not present a problem while we were there. Would stay here again. Taxi required to get to beach and downtown.

"New bed needed"
Sarah A V, 29 Août 2017

Loved the hotel, but the bed itself needed replacing...bedding & pillows were fine though...it may have just been our bed...we were with 5 other couples, and none of them complained about a bad bed...other than that, the pool area was nice and the breakfast in the morning was wonderful...the Eggs Benedict was yummy!!

"Medical procedure stay"
Angela S, 26 Août 2017

Had surgery at Cottage Hospital. The location was the best part of the whole experience. The hotel was accommodating of my situation and gave me a room downstairs. The convince made this the best experience

"Acceptable, not exceptional"
markmA8534OI, 23 Août 2017

Stayed one night at this hotel during a 10-day tour of the California coast. Prices for Santa Barbara hotels are so expensive, so this Best Western had a good rate and we chose it. The room was acceptable, but not exceptional. Had a bit of a musty smell from the A/C. Had two problems with bathroom: puddle of water on the floor upon check-in (determined by maintenance to be left by housekeeping) and the bathtub would not drain when taking a shower. The drain problem was noticed on the morning of our departure, so no time to have it fixed. No offer of a discount for our problems was offered by management. On the plus side, the front-desk manager was extremely courteous and helpful about things for us to do and see in the city. He also offered advice about the best, scenic drive to LA, which was our next stop.

"Great Experience"
S145AYkimberlyg, 18 Août 2017

I was in town because my cousin is at Cottage with a brain annyerism (sp) In light if my situation, the staff at the Best Western Plus Encina & Suites in Santa Barbara (along with the servers at Live Oak Cafe) treated me with honor and respect. I had an enjoyable time.

"Wonderful Atmosphere"
donaldsG1368PO, 16 Août 2017

Very nice staff. Clean and Bed and Breakfast style rooms good quality amenities. In a very quiet area off of the main streets. I always stay at this particular Best Western but it sells out quick due to its popularity.

"Great Location"
Rattlerbas, 16 Août 2017

Every thing with the hotel was good except had to leave early for a job and all breadfest items were not available. Excellent location easy in and out. Recommended for business travel the office was available and working printer

"Great Location, Clean facility with No Elevators. California Prices on Weekends"
luvgr8trvl, 14 Août 2017

Great location, close to State St.(10 min.) & Highway 101 in a residential area.Well maintained, very clean older facility offering large bright rooms w/refer.Convenient good restaurant close by,although no free breakfasts like many other Best Westerns and other chains offer.Nice amenities.Draw back for some: NO ELEVATORS to 2nd floor. Some parking under cover.Very expensive on weekends. Friday night $ 90. over weekdays, and add another $ 30 for Saturday nights in season ( summer).Kudos to desk attendant Natalie who graciously pursued dinner reservations for us on a Friday evening when few restaurants would take them. ( She did!) .

"Great hotel."
TJB333333, 14 Août 2017

Stayed here for a couple of nights with the family. Its in a good location and it has great facilities. The pool was really popular with our kids. They do have guest laundry but its limited to one washer and one dryer - but that was fine. The bar was good and the reception staff could not be more helpful. Complimentary tea & coffee in reception. The rooms were clean and comfortable, parking in the hotel was included free of charge.

"Beautiful Hotel"
lucianot833, 14 Août 2017

I love the grounds, the pool and the friendly staff. The Encina Inn is in a very convenient location to downtown, the beach, the museums and the airport. Amazing food at the restaurant!! Chef uses her special recipes that add wonderful, yummy flavors.

"Moniz"
I684CWmanuelm, 03 Août 2017

This day was excellent and the hotel was quite nice in the off office staff was great , The hotel was clean and in good working order and was quite pleasant and plenty of parking in. The restaurant Was not that great but all the way around the staff was great

"Family Time"
marymF7421UP, 03 Août 2017

Was the best hotel we stayed at. We stayed at Motel 6 and paid the same price and was very unhappy with my stay. Going forward I will be staying with Bet Western Plus it's nice to have 1 room with the whole family together.

"Hotel"
Carlita2186, 01 Août 2017

The Best Western Plus Encinas Inn is located in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of Santa Barbara's main attractions on State Street. The hotel is charming with lovely, well-tended grounds.

"Clean & Courterous"
gr8rok, 31 Juillet 2017

Great 'off the beaten path' Best Western Plus, centrally located in Santa Barbara. Quite, clean and well kept rooms & grounds. Only down side was the failure of the door lock (2 occasions). Staff assisted and all was well. Need to get that fixed. Close to the Mission & State Street. Viva La Fiesta!

"Dissapointed"
Esben1234, 31 Juillet 2017

I stayed at this hotel for 5 days. My wife and I was really disappointed with the size and quality of the room when we saw it. They mislead with the pictures on their webpage and there certainly isn't any picture of the room we got on the page. The hotel is not cheap and even though it is located in pricy Santa Barbara you could expect higher standards.

"Second stay -- still fantastic"
HKRoy, 07 Juillet 2017

Stayed here again because of having to visit Cottage Hospital daily and again this hotel delivered. They are very friendly and understanding and take the worry out of logistics when you have to deal with everything related to an extended hospital visit. The suite with full kitchen is a great way to go if you don't want to eat out 3 meals a day. It's a popular spot for non-hospital guests as well. I highly recommend this hotel.

"Excellant Place To Stay"
Catherine S, 06 Juillet 2017

We had a 2 bedroom apartment. It was very spacious and plenty of room for the 3 of us. Was well equipped. Could be a place to stay for a week or two. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

"Fabulous 1 night stay"
RJohno_14, 05 Juillet 2017

This is a very nice hotel, with big rooms and a large comfortable bed. Nice touches with coffee, tea, biscuits, fruit and sweets in the room. Free coffee available all day in the lobby! Friendly staff. No breakfast on offer which is a shame and came as a surprise, especially for the price paid. Free parking.

"Great hotel in a quiet area of Santa Barbara."
Guy B, 02 Juillet 2017

My partner and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights while on a road trip down the PCH. We had a suite and although a little dated was comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was really nice and warm and although had the odd bug or two in it was really pleasant to cool off in. The reception team were great and assisted us with a top notch recommendation for a steak restaurant called "tee off". A must visit for travellers after a really good steak and service.

"Good hotel and good location, but a bit expensive."
Richard H, 02 Juillet 2017

The hotel was comfortable and the location was great for Santa Barbara. I wish they would have offered a breakfast service for guests because we checked out before their restaurant opened. I would consider using this hotel again on my next visit to Santa Barbara.

"Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara"
Joseph B, 01 Juillet 2017

Hotel was great for the being the last minute. Room was nice and roomy. I like the ideal of putting the little fridge under the vanity in the restroom. Also enjoyed the coffee supplied in the room and in the hotel lobby.

"Graduation Weekend"
214kathleenk, 26 Juin 2017

I was completely delighted with this hotel for my son's graduation from UCSB. I selected it one year prior based on the reviews & was not disappointed at all. The staff was friendly & the complimentary Boyd's coffee every morning was delicious. The café on premises was exceptional from the staff to the food served. My son is staying on in Santa Barbara so I will definitely by back!

"Encina"
Dee Jay B, 26 Juin 2017

This is one of the best values in Santa Barbara. If you have appointments at Sansum Clinic, it is located across from the foundation clinic. Love this and the convenience for multiple appointments at various times. The restaurant has great wine and a varied menu of good food.

"Nice hotel"
78safiaa, 26 Juin 2017

Nice place to stay if you can't find a bed and breakfast. Quite pricey though for what it is. We paid $348 per night for basically a motel. It was nice that it had a microwave and fridge though. Also some of the parking was covered

"Best Choice for Graduation Weekend"
Lisa H, 24 Juin 2017

We stayed here in one of the 2 bedroom suites while attending our daughter's Graduation at UCSB. It was great to have the space to stretch out and a kitchen. It did hurt to pay the price we did for this place, but recognize that this was a very busy weekend in SB. We were overall satisfied with our stay. It hit all the marks we needed for our family celebration.

"Difficult experience"
159kristenk, 19 Juin 2017

We love Best Western hotels, but this wasn't our favorite one. It looked like it might be nice at first, but so many things went wrong and it was a bit run down on closer inspection. No complimentary breakfast was offered. Many things in the room were not working and internet password they gave us never worked. They forgot to give us our door keys and then the door was so finicky we had to get a maintenance man to help us. The underground parking was so "tight' we were afraid to park there with our large van, but we had no choice. The ice machine had dirt in the ice. It was a long walk to the front office, pool or restaurant. Beds were very hard. The recliner was comfortable and robes in the closet nice.

"An Oasis In The Heart Of Santa Barbara's Charming Eastside"
Earle G, 14 Juin 2017

The Best Western Plus Encina Inn is an oasis in the heart of a charming Santa Barbara Eastside neighborhood. It is extraordinary well managed and maintained by employees who smile, joke with each other and laugh. And I mean all of them from the housekeepers to the maintenance crew. To me, this says a lot. When the staff enjoys working there, that is transmitted to the guests and adds to the enjoyment of the experience. I attribute this to the superb management style of the General Manager, Anthony, the front desk manager, Helen, and the assistant front desk manager, Christy. The experience of lodging at the Encina is so comfortable. It is like staying in a guest house on the estate of a close friend. Almost all the of the rooms are accessed from exterior entrances, the grounds are open, landscaping is beautiful and there is plenty of parking close to the rooms. Plus it is in a very convenient location. The 101 is only 2 blocks down to Mission and 2 blocks over to both the north and south 101 on and off ramps. Finally, I also want to recognize four additional exceptional personnel. Anna, our housekeeper, Miguel and Luis of maintenance and Hector of grounds keeping with his unique method of sweeping the areas with a long palm frond. You will be delighted with a weekend or extended visit.

"A clean, very comfortable hotel"
Phyllis54, 13 Juin 2017

This Best Western Plus was a great choice for our stay in Santa Barbara. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and well appointed and the shower was warm and relaxing. We enjoyed the free parking and close proximity to downtown, wharf and local sightseeing.

"Great place"
hugof867, 07 Juin 2017

First time staying at a hotel after having gone primarily with Air BnB. This Best Western was really nice. Everything went smooth, the staff was helpful and very accommodating, will definitely consider it the next time I'm in Santa Barbara.

"Delightful stay"
denettet, 06 Juin 2017

The front desk, reservations and housekeeping staff are wonderful. Spacious & quiet rooms. We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit and were very pleased with the accommodations. Water, fresh fruit, coffee & cookie treat in the room. We would highly recommend. We will be returning.

"Great Place"
AJC414141, 05 Juin 2017

Excellent hotel. Stayed in a pool suite for the second time in 3 months. Only nitpicky feedback is that the pool is cold. Great rooms, great staff and love the location. We really enjoy this hotel and will look to stay there every time we visit.

"A Great Family Stay"
hamhem, 31 Mai 2017

Our family stayed in one of the two bedroom suites and enjoyed every minute. There is a pool, an aviary, a spa, lovely landscaping and a terrific restaurant on site. The location is excellent. We recommend the Lodge highly.

" Over the top service! "
ATLGator74, 29 Mai 2017

We had to unexpectedly relocate to the hospital for two weeks to care for my mother. Ramon, Theresa, and Helen made the experience so smooth for all of us during such a tough time. The property is really big and the apt we stayed in was big and very fair priced for what you get. We were three so long we used the laundry and the cafe. Both amenities were very key. Cafe has really good food. Did the shrimp tacos, barbecue chicken quesadillas and eggs Benedict. All were very good, I ate them multiple times. Great people, great property, great location especially for hospital

"Great place to stay"
573bettyt, 26 Mai 2017

The grounds are immaculate and the staff is noticeably the most accommodating and friendly I have encountered. The restaurant on site is not only convenient but served delicious food. The room was like a small apartment. Overall, a wonderful experience.

"Turn around trip"
James G, 25 Mai 2017

Took our grandson and two of his friends to meet up with their senior class after a ball game that had to play in. Just spent the night and left early the next morning. Only used the hotel as a place to sleep because the class was here.

"Great, clean, property."
473angiee, 24 Mai 2017

Encino Lodge & Suites in general offers a nice, safe, comforting, peaceful surrounding. Good for those who need hospital care, or other. The grounds are maintained nicely, and the small pool setting nice to have access too.

"Charming Stay "
Dona T, 24 Mai 2017

We usually travel BW and have come to expect typical rooms. This was a little small but all was updated, very clean and supplied with wonderful treats. The bathroom was especially nice. There was also a cafe/ bar on the premises, and several small restaurants within walking distance.

"Excellent Customer Service"
Abby M, 23 Mai 2017

The staff was very kind to give me the flexibility to move my reservations dates depending on the birth of my granddaughter. Most importantly, I was able to communicate with them easily and they were very empathetic to my situation. Very professional and kind.

"Not what you'd expect"
jovannat121, 22 Mai 2017

Disappointed in my room. Paid a lot of money for an outdated room which was crowded with equally outdated furniture. I am usually a fan of best westerns and I was expecting something a lot better than what I got.

"Strong bang for your buck"
John P, 16 Mai 2017

All things considered, (Location/service/sleep/cleanliness/rooms/grounds etc) Very well worth the stay Sincere thanks to all here who work so hard to make this a quality stay :) Attended a wedding with a group...they did not disappoint... THANK YOU

"What a Pleasant Surprise!"
Steve R, 15 Mai 2017

Last night of seven day Central California vacation so thought we'd go a little more reasonable on last night. When we planned trip a while back we booked high-end hotels so thought we'd go lower budget for the last night. Lower budget yes, but this hotel had all the amenities (if not more), than the higher end places we stayed at along the way! VERY clean room... recently remodeled, with extras such as fresh fruit in room, sanitary remote control, excellent TV, high-end toiletries, complimentary bottled water, etc. NO gross factor in room at all... excellent stay! They even gave us complimentary late checkout... 1:00 PM instead of 11:00 AM!! On top of this, they have an amazing restaurant on premises, perhaps the best hotel breakfast we've ever had. Fresh, organic and tasty. We've stayed at hotels in Santa Barbara for twice the price that weren't any better than the Best Western Encina Inn. Highly recommend and will definitely come back.

"Service is top-notch"
oswaldandtrousers, 07 Mai 2017

Sometimes I take for granted how important customer service is but staying at the BW Encinas reminded me again. Even though we were staying just one night, we felt like we were given royal treatment. The friendly manager took the time to answer all of our questions, give us information on local restaurants, and offered to make reservations for us. When we had a question about the stove in our room, someone was at our door in less than 2 minutes. We had breakfast at the Live Oaks Cafe and it was so delicious. I'm so glad we didn't venture somewhere else on State street. There's nothing negative to say about this hotel.

"Wonderful place to relax"
Graeme H, 07 Mai 2017

We stayed here for two nights and after staying at a lot of hotels and motels on our trip this was the best by far. Even Vegas was not as good as this one. On arrival we were met in a pleasant,friendly way and invited to fresh fruit and coffee whilst we checked in. We were given instructions on what to see,where to visit and where to eat. On going to our room we were pleasantly surprised by the size of it,the layout and the cleanliness that greeted us. One very welcome addition was the two lounge chairs in which to relax and not have to sit on the bed. The bed was very comfortable and the whole area was very quiet. The bathroom was very spacious and spotlessly clean. The restaurant on site has great meals and breakfast as well. Overall a great place to stay.

"Family visit"
jeroeng209, 07 Mai 2017

Very helpfull staff, Good possition of the hotel to visit Santa Barbara. Nice and clean pool. Very big rooms. More a motel then hotel because breakfast served in the hotel next door. Good restaurant and enough choise.

"Best possible stay near the hospital"
Karrie R, 03 Mai 2017

I was pleasantly surprised by how close this property was to the hospital where my son was being treated- literally 1 block. It's also very accessible to the freeway, without the noise of a freeway-adjacent hotel. The room was good sized and clean, and the staff were all friendly, efficient, and accommodating. When we discovered that we were going to have to stay additional nights, they went out of their way to allow us to stay in our room without having to move, and I am pretty sure this meant they upgraded someone else coming in who had reserved our queen bed room. I loved the touch of having cookies, apples and bottled water in the room, and the food voucher when we stayed 5 nights. My husband and I are middle-aged and appreciate a comfortable bed, which this was. I stay in a lot of hotels, and I rarely say this- it was a perfect stay for us during a very stressful visit to Santa Barbara.

"Average hotel"
L1435MAdavidh, 26 Avril 2017

The hotel is in a beautiful area, this hotel is convenient to shopping, beaches, etc. the rooms need to be updated with fresh carpet, working outlets, working plumbing. Staff was very nice and tried their best to accommodate your needs. Noise was a factor from other tenants.

"Excellent staff, clean, very well kept property."
mmontenegrog, 22 Avril 2017

I stayed for three weeks due to a job change. The front office staff (particularly Roe, Teresa and really all of them), management (Anthony) and cleaning and maintenance make all the difference. They are extremely professional and nice, it is all about the staff. This is a safe, clean, well maintained property. A phenomenal value at walking distance from The Mission, Cottage Hospital and State Street shopping. I hope they can keep it up, is the best value in Santa Barbara by far.

"Lovely place to stay"
Wintwanderer, 17 Avril 2017

Stayed 1 night on a road trip south. Great hotel, room was spacious and very well equipped with everything needed for a pleasant overnight stop. Good quiet location, but you will need transport to the central area.

"A really convenient Santa Barbara suite hotel"
46hazel, 13 Avril 2017

We chose to return to Encina after having a good experience at Christmas time. We like having an apartment with a kitchen, and loved being poolside, where our grandchildren could join us. When we arrived, Encina had had a terrible leak in several of the poolside rooms. We were able to get a room at the end, where we were not bothered by the clean-up crew. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the suites, although a bit old-fashioned, are very comfortable. My only complaint is that Best Western has decided to put "pod" coffee makers in all their hotels. This is just not acceptable in a suite with a kitchen. Pod coffee makers just don't make very good coffee, and I want the option of making a whole pot. I borrowed a coffee maker during my stay. I would definitely stay here again. I think it's worth paying a bit more to have a suite or apartment complete with maid service.

"comfortable hotel in quiet area near center"
Nicolien L, 11 Avril 2017

The hotel consists of a series of apartment type buildings on a residential street. Although the style is somewhat outdated, the rooms are well appointed, very well maintained and very clean. The -independent -"Live Oak" restaurant is a gem; although the interior is outdated they offer a great menu with food that's of high quality at reasonable prices.

"Shabby"
Smilingismyfavorite, 07 Avril 2017

For the price of $263 per night, I expected more. The room was shabby and drafty. We had rm 271, the carpet between the beds was ripped, the heat source for the room was a small old fashioned wall heater, the toilet leaked at the base, the wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling, the mini fridge had to be unplugged due to a high pitch noise. We won't stay here again.

"Cozy and cute"
Evelina A, 27 Mars 2017

Very nice hotel; good location and great price value. Very welcoming stuff and express check-out available. Walking distance from the lovely State Street. Very competitive prices. The rooms are big and clean and cute.

"Santa Barbara Encina"
briannab682, 15 Mars 2017

Great rooms. Great view of the pool. Odd that the hot tub is not next to the pool. Needs more variety in food options in the restaurant. And the staff should learn about guests that may pay with points such as myself.

"Best service"
Carlos B, 11 Mars 2017

Theresa at the Front Desk was beyond helpful, on a very busy weekend with a last minute addition to our party she help us upgrade to a 2 bedroom suite which is very confortable and it even has a bathtub!!

"Great Hotel!"
jet615, 28 Novembre 2016

This was our 2nd visit to this hotel. It's very good value. Lovely, super clean rooms with really nice linens. The restaurant on the property is amazingly good! A sweet touch is the aviary outside, full of brightly colored finches. The front desk staff is very nice, professional and helpful. They also have fresh coffee, with to-go cups, on offer 24/7. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. I would highly recommend this property to all; couples, singles, families and business travelers. Can't say enough good things. It's my husband's new favorite in Santa Barbara!

"The best hotel in Santa Barbara"
gfrandsen, 28 Novembre 2016

The Encino Lodge is a wonderful place to stay. The management and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The disabled apartment is a great addition. My father-in-law was able to comfortably use the bathroom and shower. The food at Live Oak Restaurant was tremendous. We cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was!

"Surprisingly exceeded our expectations"
Mandarin327, 24 Novembre 2016

We really weren't expecting much for a BW property but this one was quite nice. The bed was super comfortable and the room was nice and spacious. It would have been even better if we had a balcony. The food in the restaurant was amazing, and even though breakfast isn't included, preferred it to the other restaurants nearby. I agree with the other reviewers and like how the location of the property was tucked away in a quiet area. I didn't like however how small the pool was and I never went because it was always crowded and I couldn't find anywhere to sit. It also would have been nice if there was a hot tub. Besides that, I'm glad I chose this hotel and felt like I got the most value in terms of pricey SB hotels.

"CONVENIENCE WITH CONFORT"
Linda O, 22 Novembre 2016

Within walking distance to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Professional and friendly staff with wonderful attitudes. Rooms are clean and fresh smelling. For business travelers there the WiFi is fast. Restaurant is within the same parking area with great food and service. They also offer room service. Beds are very comfortable.

"Rude, unkind receptionist on 11.17.16"
antbee2016, 18 Novembre 2016

I've stayed here twice now - both times I was having jaw surgery and my surgeon recommended this place as they offer a (small) medical discount. The first time I stayed for surgery, the staff were fantastic (Nov 2015) but this past week there were a couple of incidents I felt compelled to write about here. Upon check in around 9pm of 11.14.16, the guy was super abrupt and unfriendly, but it was not a huge deal, just disappointing. However upon checkout at 2.30pm on 11.17.16 the bill was a LOT higher than I was expecting, so I went to the reception to ask them to talk me through the charges. Mind you, my face was massively swollen, my head wrapped in thick bandages and I could barely speak as my jaw was frozen shut. The woman got in my face with her voice raised and a horrible snotty attitude. Again, I could barely speak and looked a mess. I managed to say, "I'm fragile and trying to cope with this right now, please don't shout at me." And the woman laughed and said she wasn't yelling. She acted as though I was a total pain because I didn't immediately understand the bill. Thank god my post-op carer was with me for support. You would think the hotel staff member might be patient and kind to someone who can't even speak and was obviously in pain. But no. I was frankly appalled by this. In future I will stay somewhere else. If you choose to stay here, be prepared to feel like the customer doesn't count.

"Tired old motel"
TJ00, 13 Novembre 2016

This place is straight out of the 80's with a modern bathroom and a flat panel. The wall safe is too small to fit anything, the furniture looks like it's from an estate sale, and the bed and pillows are the rocks you'd expect from an old hotel. However, the staff was very nice, providing a flashlight and great directions and tips for walking too distant restaurants late in the evening.

"Fabulous hotel and staff"
974tina, 10 Novembre 2016

We arrived prior to check in and received a very warm welcome. We had several appointments and the staff was extremely helpful with directions. Front office was helpful with maps, fruit, water and coffee. Our room was comfortable, clean and spacious. The on-site restaurant is elegant with great food. Next time you visit Santa Barbara this is the place to stay. Wish there was a 6 star rating.

"Surpassed my expectations "
Mercedes M, 06 Novembre 2016

Arrived 3 hours before check in. Reserved a 2 bed room and got upgraded to a two bedroom suite. We were able to cook our own lunch and dinner. The rooms are a little dated with the wallpaper but it was very clean. Close to the Santa Barbara Bowl and all the restaraunts and bars on State St. We checked out closer to 1pm with no trouble at all which I appreciated. The hotel has a farm to table restaurant but did not try it. The pool looked clean. We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay and if we needed anything we had no trouble getting it from the front desk. I will stay here again when visiting Santq Barbara.

"Really Nice Hotel"
Rosanne F, 31 Octobre 2016

We stayed here for a lacrosse tournament. Easy to get to, comfortable rooms and good service. Restaurant on site was a terrific bonus. Great breakfasts (try the pancakes), excellent service and fabulous value. Had dinner one night and we were very impressed with the service, food and variety of beer and wine.

"Three night stay"
Stephanie Z, 24 Octobre 2016

The hotel had a shuttle that picked us up from Santa Barbara airport earlier than our expected check in time. We we re upgraded to a king size room for no charge. The hotel restaurant was good for breakfast, the ground were well kept, clean and safe. The room was slightly outdated, but very clean. Bed was comfortable, refrigerator was a nice surprise, and return airport shuttle was helpful!

"Brilliant hotel"
AnjaUK, 23 Octobre 2016

Great service and hotel, we got a room with a kitchen, with a huge oven, fridge and all equipment to cook. Very convenient for breakfast, we even cooked a dinner here. Big and comfortable room. Very quiet surroundings, nice walk downtown. Would stay here again.

"Feels like home"
Susanne W, 21 Octobre 2016

Due to sad family circumstances I have had the good fortune to find this hotel to help me through. Only a block away from COttage Hospital with special rates if you have someone at hospital. Very clean and comfy. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Restaurant is very good ! Real bath mats in the bathroom, ceiling fans, complimentary bottled water, fruit, cookies. Walking distance to downtown if you can do a mile or two. Peaceful and quet, not on highway. Great place to stay, reasonable prices for Santa Barbara.

"Family vacation"
Pee42, 21 Octobre 2016

Really enjoyed staying at the hotel it was clean and amenities were good,location was a little out of town not quite walking distance but this did not prove a problem as uber was easily parking was available and on site would defiantly stay here again

"Good value, Nice Staff"
shawnieb510, 20 Octobre 2016

Very convenient location that is fairly close to 101 Freeway. Rooms very clean and the hotel staff is generally accommodating and professional. Price is reasonable for this area. Would definitely recommend.

"Extremely helpful in a very stressful situation"
cecelia p, 19 Octobre 2016

I spent 6 nights to be with my brother who was having open heart surgery at nearby cottage hospital. The staff picked me up at the train station. They shuttled me to and from the hospital. They found and let me borrow a phone charger. The room and amenities were excellent but the entire staff was incredible. Their help and great attitudes were "over the top". I also enjoyed the good food at the charming restaurant. They could give "Customer Service Lessons"

"Great Santa Barbara place to stay"
Kathie Z, 17 Octobre 2016

This hotel has nice very clean rooms and the people working there are always helpful and also welcoming. The area is quiet and yet close to downtown Santa Barbara. They have a very nice restaurant on the property and the food and service is excellent. The pool area is well kept and relaxing to sit at and read. They also have complementary parking which is so nice. So many hotels charge to park.

"Good value very close to State St. Santa Barbara"
WHAZ, 17 Octobre 2016

Stayed 2 nights with my daughter for a lacrosse tournament. A very comfortable and quiet neighborhood setting a couple of blocks away from State Street shops and restaurants. Easy walk to dinner and back.

"Lovely room"
corfield99, 10 Octobre 2016

Great place to stay. Our room was upgraded to a suite , it was huge. Nice and clean and all amenities . No breakfast but restaurant on site which looked nice but we didn't use. Santa Barbara beach is 30 mins walk away , but restaurants about ten mins drive in taxi. Don't try and walk anywhere !! British tourists set off for the short walk!! Stop !!! No street lights ! Pitch black! It's ridiculous , why don't people walk in California ? It's lovely ! Anyway they don't , nice hotel man will sort you a taxi out , about $8 plus tip. Decent shop at the hotel, plenty of free parking, pool looked fine.

"Nice motel for 1 night stay"
Nicole R, 09 Octobre 2016

Stayed in a 2 bedroom suite. Plenty of room for my family of 5, except small bathroom. Would've thought with the size of the suite, the bathroom might have been bigger. Check in easy, staff were pleasant. Didn't get to explore the surrounding area as we got in late afternoon and left early the next morning. We ate at the Live Oak Café, food and service were great.

"A nice 1 night stop"
Karl P, 07 Octobre 2016

We stayed at the Best Western for a 1 night stop. The hotel is located in a very quiet residential part of Santa Barbara which was about 1.5km away from the sea front and the excellent funk zone. Check in / check out was easy and the hotel offered free parking and complimentary coffee which was a massive bonus. The onsite restaurant was very nice and we were served for both lunch and breakfast by Daniel who had A+ customer service. The rooms were very clean and stylish. If I had a complaint I would say it's a bit too compact and the double room I stayed in was very difficult to walk around with luggage thrown into the equation. But overall I enjoyed my stay and would recommend.

"nice location"
Nicholas H, 04 Octobre 2016

this property is nicely situated for getting around santa barbara easily, the freeway is about three blocks away and there are surface streets you can take if you choose to avoid the freeway. The hotel was quiet and like a best western hotel, not real fancy but comfortable. We had no problems with our stay.

"Great staff"
FishAZ, 01 Octobre 2016

Interesting property. Was condominiums, covered to a hotel. Good sized rooms; property is very spread out, if you don't have a car they will take you by their golf cart to your room. Front desk is great for advice on where to go and eat. Only negative would be the poor quality in-room coffee.

"Friendly staff, awful noise"
carmenb456, 27 Septembre 2016

Stayed here once before a little over a year ago and did not have the best experience. Hotel management was quick to respond to my complaints once I returned home and thought I would give this place another chance next time I was in SB. Unfortunately this stay was just as bad. Pool lawn chairs and room furnishings still look old and outdated. Location of hotel is in a residential area which I like. Easy to get in and out of yet close to attractions. Was greeted promptly upon arrival and appreciate the fact that rooms come with small fridges and complementary water and fruit. The main problem came at 8:30 in the morning when hammering started one room away from us. Within an hour they had brought out power tools. The shed where work supplies are kept was right next to our room.Was looking forward to sleeping in since check out is not until 12, but guess not! When I checked out, I played a video recording of the noise in my room and the gentleman looked genuinely surprised. He was the same person who I checked in with. He apologized and gave me a complimentary bottle of wine. If this was my first time here I could be more forgiving. But if I was management I would have made extra certain everything was okay with my room seeing as how my previous visit had been so disappointing. It's upsetting that this Best Western cannot appear to get it right.

"Road Trip"
183kathyl, 26 Septembre 2016

We stayed for 2 nights while on a road trip down highway 1, we had a 2 bed apartment which had full kitchen facilities if needed and was well fitted out. A little far away from the beach although we did walk down would be too far if you had younger children but good bus service nearby. Santa Barbara is a lovely relaxed city with loads to see.

"Human Blood on Bedsheets"
travelpros6, 26 Septembre 2016

**BE AWARE - BLOOD FOUND ON BEDSHEETS** We stayed at the Best Western Plus Encina in September 2016. Upon returning to the room after a day enjoying Santa Barbara, we were getting into bed and noticed human blood on the bedsheets. When we called the front desk to express our frustration, they informed us that the hotel was full and no alternate rooms were available. While housekeeping came and changed the sheets, the fact that management would require us to stay in a room where we found human blood was subpar customer service.

"Wonderful Stay!"
Teresa D, 26 Septembre 2016

I feel Best Western Encina is a wonderful hotel. I felt that the check-in was easy, and staff was polite and professional. I enjoyed the restuarant for my evening meal and was very impressed with the food and service. My room was neat, clean, and large. I appreciated the comfortable bed, and loved the hard candy left in my room. I had a wonderful stay, and will definately stay again.

"Perfect hotel"
David C, 24 Septembre 2016

This was the perfect hotel for our stay in Santa Barbara. The room was spacious and had a homely feel. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was large. It had everything we needed and was only a short 10 minute walk from downtown and another 10 to the beach.

"Good hotel in a good location"
Ruth F, 22 Septembre 2016

We had a suite in the Fiesta Building, on the second floor. Since we like to walk, it was a good location, although State Street would be a bit far if you wanted to walk all the way south. Loved the kitchen since breakfast is not included. The room was large and very comfortable. The absolutely only drawback was street noise from Los Olivos Street (which dies down later at night, so not terrible) and a humming sound coming from the roof, which I assumed was related to ventilation. But then, I'm very sensitive to sound. Not bad enough to request a change in rooms.

"My favorite Best Western"
Valerie R, 21 Septembre 2016

Conveniently located. Pool, hot tub and restaurant. right across the street from Sansum Clinic. close to beaches if your are driving. Close to some really fabulous restaurants if you are driving. the staff is always friendly and as many times as we have stayed here, we actually know some of them.

"Great place "
User, 20 Septembre 2016

We stayed in just for one night and were impressed with how clean it was. Location is also good, about 25 min walk from the Main Street. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the price was affordable.

"Comfortable stay"
Geraldine D, 20 Septembre 2016

Although this trip was for medical reasons, it was very pleasant and convenient to stay in a nice place and within walking to the medical facility for our appointments, cuts way down on the stress and hassle

"nice experience"
Gabriella V, 20 Septembre 2016

Very comfortable hotel with good location and nice pool. Suites are very nice and have full refurnished cooking area. I would recommend the suite accommodation, especially for families with children or friends who travel together. In the hall we found complimentary coffee, tee and fruits in the morning and lemonade in the afternoon.

"Great location & cute"
373barbaraanna, 19 Septembre 2016

Stay here when working for Cottage Hospital, but hotel is in convenient location for work, going to restaurants, beach, wharf & access to highway. Like convenience of on site restaurant since changed hands as well as reasonably priced menu. Aviary next to restaurant & pool is relaxing to watch finches & has always been kept clean.

"Hospital surgery"
Herbert P, 09 Septembre 2016

I was at this hotel because it was across from the hospital. The treatment at the hotel was excellent and caring of our situation. They were very understanding of my wife's needs as I was in the hospital. The room was great. We had a king sized bed which was very clean and comfortable, They had wifi and a large TV with multiple channels. All and all we had a great experience under the circumstances.

"Holidays"
gj1964943, 02 Septembre 2016

We spent 4 days in this hotel during our holiday trip ( total 25 nights). This was definately one of the best hotels we had during our trip. Rooms were good, staff was very friendly and service excellent. Breakfast was very good ( the best we have experienced in 25 days) and was reasonable priced. Swimming pool is small / basic, though of you come early you can find a good spot. We walked from the hotel to downtown which is a nice 20 min walk ( beach is 10 min extra walking).

"Lovely, peaceful and friendly."
Ian F, 31 Août 2016

Stayed just one night while travelling highway 1. Room was really nice, comfortable beds with lots of space and nice touches such as good quality toiletries and robes. Our room was in a block away from the main hotel and was based around a nice little court yard - very nice. Pool and hot tub also very good standard. Didn't eat in the hotel but the bar was light, open and friendly, and the menu looked good. Obviously good attention to detail. I would stay again.

"CLEAN, QUIET, COMFORTABLE AND EXPENSIVE"
Cotoman, 27 Août 2016

We travelled to Santa Barbara to watch the Old Spanish Days Fiesta parade on August 5. The hotel prices for that night were outrageously priced. We chose the Best Western Encina Inn & Suites on Bath Street. After getting over the shock of the price we enjoyed our room. The location was safe. Our room was small but very comfortable and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly. We took a taxi to the parade location in the morning and later to the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall to watch the Flamingo dancers.

"No elevator and no help with luggage"
lokseenfung, 26 Août 2016

We were on a road trip with the family and had a lot of luggage but this hotel had no elevator. My room was right above the reception and when I had to carry my 5 suitcases for my family to the 1st floor, I passed by the reception each time but no one ever offered to give us any help. Other than that, our room is fine. Decent size. Traditional decor.

"Checked in and extended"
djk1266, 26 Août 2016

Checked in last night "standard king room" really impressed by the room the hotel and the helpful staff we extended our stay by a further two nights. The room is great and the bed is super comfy gives a great nights sleep. Haven't tried the pool yet but it look very inviting.

"Amazing little beachfront town"
jazminmorquecho, 26 Août 2016

The rooms are a bit pricey during summer but we had an amazing time. The staff was very courteous and accommodating. The rooms were lovely and ample. I would recommend this hotel to anyone as it's located near everything. The pool was very clean and the hot tub was perfect and soothing. The little cafe they have feels like home and like your dining in a garden. The room itself is clean and the layout is lavishing.

"Comfortable stay"
n1968ick, 18 Août 2016

It is a reasonably pleasant "motor inn" style hotel located in a quiet, residential neighbourhood. On the positive side, staff were friendly and the rooms quiet and clean. There is a pretty good restaurant on site, called the "Live Oak". Nicely kept grounds too. But the rooms are a little dated and the rate I paid was a little on the high side once taxes has been added. Overall an OK experience.

"Bargain Pricing....Excellent Service and Value"
788samantha, 18 Août 2016

I was able to book my stay through Priceline and got a steal of a price. I arrived at 3:30 and was promptly greeted by the Front Desk manager and checked in. They were sold out and very busy, yet didn't rush me at all. The Property is lovely and tucked away in the middle of a quiet and very safe neighborhood. The grounds are spotless. When I checked in, I received a voucher for a free glass of Wine at their on site Restaurant. Took advantage of that little bonus. I was not able to sample the food, but the menu looked great. When I got to the room, I was shocked to see how large it was. I had a full kitchen with an eat in dining area and a large bathroom and two recliner chairs. Bedding was perfect, nice new flat screen TV, and the room was spotless. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone traveling to SB. It has a nice family friendly location with a great pool area, and perfect for a long term stay with the kitchen. Also, its Just a short cab/ or uber to Downtown or the Beach.

"very comfortable, quiet and well maintained."
Nanaforchloe, 17 Août 2016

Great spot. Not far from down town. Restaurant on site. Spacious and comfortable for the price. Friendly staff. Only challenge is parking. Get there early or you may have to walk a bit. Our room had a full kitchen. Hotel has recently been updated. Nice for an older building. Reminds me of a swiss chalet.

"Wonderful Property"
maggiemay502014, 16 Août 2016

Enjoyed our room. It was nice and big, along with a great kitchen with a small stove and microwave. Nice little table and chairs to sit and eat at. Also a nice window in the kitchen to look out. Very relaxing.

"Beautiful Best Western"
Lisa B, 12 Août 2016

This is a beautiful Best Western to stay at, definitely the best one we have been to. Immaculate grounds, kept perfectly landscaped, quiet, serene pool area, beautiful rooms with every amenity you could need covered. Great gift shop in lobby. Nice restaurant right on grounds. Would stay here again and again.

"Excellent hotel chain"
certainlynot, 11 Août 2016

The reception offers tea , coffee , juices , fruit for free , the restaurant is not free but reasonably priced . The hotel is located in a quiet part of Santa Barbara , we stayed here for two nights as part of our holiday on the California west coast .

"At home in Santa Barbara"
Suzanne G, 10 Août 2016

We stayed in a double room with a kitchen for 2 nights. The room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped, with a full sized fridge, microwave and gas stove. If you don't want to cook, the Encina has a full service restaurant and bar. The staff are super friendly, great people. The location is very quiet, a neighborhood feel to it. It is just a block away from the hospital. Staying at the Encina is more like being at home than in a hotel. I will definitely stay there EVERY time I am in SB.

"We must have had the loudest room. "
Jennifer V, 07 Août 2016

Our room was above the grounds keepers garage. We could hear everything they were working on starting in the very early mornings. What was most disappointing is some of them smoked while they were working. Smoke came right up through our windows...yuck!

"Lovely hotel"
Melanie P, 04 Août 2016

We start here for two nights in a family room with 2 double beds. Lovely and clean and nice touches like bottled water, boiled sweets, fruit, biscuits. Our room had a fridge and safe (very small) along with coffee maker, iron and ironing board. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is tea/coffee available in lobby too along with a small gift shop. Pool looked nice though we didn't use it. There is a washing machine and dryer for guest laundry (one of each). Reasonably priced at $1.50 per load for washer and $1 for dryer. Detergent available for $0.75 from lobby. Breakfast costs extra if required. Other meals also available at average prices - food delicious and service very good. You also get a voucher for a free coffee when purchasing breakfast or free glass of wine when purchasing a main meal. We walked everywhere; lots of restaurants and lovely shops in the area. We were lucky enough to be there when the Spanish Fiesta was on (first week of August) so the town was a colourful and a happy place. I would recommend this hotel.

"Good place for families "
beebad2013, 03 Août 2016

We stayed here for 3 nights. The family room was a lot smaller than the other family rooms we had stayed in during this vacation. The 2 double beds were also a lot smaller (double bed size not queen size). This made sleeping as a couple more difficult especially due to the warm room. Air con was present but was preset to 74. This could be lowered but was noisier. The hotel did provide fruit and water , which i thought would be in the first day only but it was provided daily. A nice touch. It was appreciated. Breakfastwas not included but we got a cereal and milk (fridge present in room) from the local Trader Joes. Coffee was present along with a coffee machine. The room was situated at the De La Vina end and this proved ideal for all the great local restaurants on De La Vina. We ended up walking almost everywhere. Overall I would recommend a stay here due to its location near all the restaurants and the natural history museum and the SB mission.

"Clean hotel "
Bclaim22, 02 Août 2016

My husband, daughter and I stopped here on our trip up the coast. It was a Saturday night so lost everything in Santa Barbra was booked up. This hotel was fine for the price. It was clean but not impressive. The decor and furniture are outdated but at least in was spotless. We enjoyed seeing the birds with our young daughter in the morning.

"Great Place to Stay for Families"
LosOsosMike, 30 Juillet 2016

Great place to stay on a family trip. Stayed in one of the 'Hacienda' suites and this worked out great for the four of us with plenty of room for all. The suites come with a kitchen and great outdoor patio. Very near the pool and restaurant(Live Oak Café). Easy access off the 101 freeway(Mission St Exit)and to down town and the Mission area.

"Cottage Hospital"
John R, 28 Juillet 2016

Stayed here due to family illness. Comfortable rooms, beds, Directv, fruit and cookies in room, refrigerator small but okay. Friendly staff. A/C and some rooms had ceiling fans. No continental breakfast

"Good place"
Carlvanloey, 24 Juillet 2016

We stayed for a night. Room consists of 2 queen beds. Seperate wc & shower (rather large), only 1 sink. For an unknown reason we got a smoking room instead of a non-smoking one. Received a bottle of wine to compensate. Must be said that there was hardly any smell in the room. Friendly staff at the reception. Quick check in. Not close to the beach, a couple of blocks from the main shopping street. Gives a good feeling. Breakfast 8-15$/pers

"good place for families with small children"
craig g, 24 Juillet 2016

We stopped in Santa Barbara overnight on our was to San Simeon and Hearst Castle. Our room was clean, quiet and near the pool (just outside our patio door). The staff was accommodating and gave great information about the local attractions. Although they didn't provide a contenental breakfast, there was a estaraunt on site that was reasonable. We will stay there again when travelling with the grand kids.

"Superb Santa Barbara Gem "
TAS2775, 24 Juillet 2016

Great little hotel in a great spot! Super comfortable bed in a spacious room with a full kitchen. Also on a quiet street so you can get a really great night's sleep. I would stay here again. Good value for the price. Friendly staff, good onsite parking.

"Very dated decor but good sized rooms and helpful staff"
LosAltos_CATraveler, 21 Juillet 2016

Decent location...bit of a walk to state street shopping and restaurants so it is best to drive. Parking was plentiful and cheap. Room décor is right out of the late 70's early 80's so it is a bit of a time warp. But the rooms are well sized and the staff was very helpful with maps, directions and tips for local restaurants. I would stay here again.

"OK"
ElinJanitz, 21 Juillet 2016

Maybe we got the last available room out something, in the corner facing the street, with quite the disturbing noise in the morning. Room was clean, I guess, but very dated, crowded and the beds were narrow. After having caught a movie at night there were no available parking when we came back so we had to park on the street. The pool area was decent. No included breakfast, and the on-site restaurant was both expensive and had an eclectic menu not suitable for kids/teenagers.

"Stay somewhere else lse"
gsmith627, 17 Juillet 2016

Badly run down hotel. Rooms are dated with broken mismatched furniture. Bathroom was dirty, with water damage and possibly mold. Rags are dirty and have not been cleaned in a long time. Management is rude and apparently never heard the word customer service. The hotel does not deserve a three star rating, one at best. Stay somewhere better like motel six.

"Wish We Had Stayed Longer"
John L, 14 Juillet 2016

This room was great! It was clean, modern, and very comfortable. The room was very light and airy and we appreciated that since Santa Barbara was hot that day! The queen bed and pillows were comfortable. We were so impressed with this hotel, we wished we could have stayed an extra day! The cost was comparable for the area, also.

"Very comfortable and accommodating"
trackgiff, 12 Juillet 2016

I was on a road trip with my family, and booked the hotel via Priceline when we were leaving our prior stop. I made an error booking a single bed (for 2 adults, 2 kids), and didn't realize my mistake until I arrived in the lobby. The manager was very accommodating even thought it was my mistake, and arranged for us to move to a 2 bed room. It was a nice stay, and we particularly enjoyed the bird atrium! Thanks!

"Good last minute option"
rebekl, 11 Juillet 2016

Suite was clean and pool was good. The restaurant is pricey and has "healthy" options such as whole wheat pancakes which are not terribly popular with kids. We arrived late and the night auditor went out of his way to help us get settled. The pool area is nice and our kids had a lovely time!

"MY GO TO PLACE IN SANTA BARBARA MAKE IT YOURS"
Dennis J, 09 Juillet 2016

The grounds are beautiful, the entire staff is great, especially Helen, she always makes me smile and laugh, great front desk lady. The grounds are well landscaped and clean. Bathroom linens are great and plentiful Fresh fruit, candy always in the rooms along with real glasses and coffee cups. Restaurant on site.

"Clean and Comfortable"
CentralCalifornia09, 08 Juillet 2016

We had an extended medical exam at Cottage Hospital and chose this convenient hotel. They accommodated us wth a discount due to the medical necessity of the visit. The room was clean and comfortable and they offered good coffee and fruit in the office, a mini frig and in-suite coffee maker and supplies. Our bed was comfy and we had several pillows. Our room was next door to the kitchen suite and I will never want that room again! Someone with a blender and a booming voice awoke very early each morning. The parking lot filled early and the only available spaces were on the street.

"2 nights in Santa Barbara"
MICKDUTCH, 08 Juillet 2016

We spent 2 nights in Santa Barbra over the July 4th celebrations, we had a 2 bed suite and the hotel was very good , Staff were very attentive and professional , plenty room and near to Santa Barbra's State street, room had a fridge ,oven , hib and microwave with the necessary crockery, pots and pans , over all best of the 3 hotels we stayed in on our trip along PCH albeit with no free breakfast

"My favorite Best Western"
Valerie R, 04 Juillet 2016

We stay here a few times a year when we go to Sansum Clinic. The location is excellent. The property is excellent and the staff is outstanding. Good restaurants are a short drive away. It is walking distance to the clinic.

"Comfortable, quiet, very good value"
Liza W, 03 Juillet 2016

We needed a room for one night in Santa Barbara and didn't want to pay an exorbitant sum to be a half block from the beach, nor did we want to stay in something too low-end. This Best Western fit the bill, is a couple of miles from the wharf in a nice quiet neighborhood at a very reasonable price for the area. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious - note we actually got a free upgrade to a larger room because of someone else wanting to stay longer. Parking in their lot wasn't visible from the street (good :-). Our room had a kitchenette which was very handy as well. Didn't have a chance to try the restaurant but I believe we'll be back.

"Loved it!!!"
Rosborn84, 02 Juillet 2016

I was not expecting to be so happy with this hotel, but we were very impressed! We were upstairs above the restaurant overlooking the pool and the room was very spacious, clean, very comfortable, light and welcoming. The complimentary fruit and cookies were a lovely touch. This hotel is not stingy but very kind and friendly. The photo of the spa didn't look overly inviting however we loved it and the photo didn't do it justice. Happy hour had some very affordable nibbles that my family and I shared. We spend afternoons by the pool with the children. It was very relaxing. Thankyou for our wonderful stay??

"Visit to Sansum Clinic"
Geraldine D, 30 Juin 2016

This is a great, convenient location, especially during medical visits to Sansum clinic. Sure reduced on the stress and driving time to get to and from appointments. Really enjoy staying with the Best Western facilities.

"Nice quiet location."
jsandoval562, 28 Juin 2016

Our room was in the main building (same as lobby). A little on the small side but comfortable for one night. Bathroom was well supplied with new towels and little bath goodies. Coffee maker, candies, fresh fruit and cookies in room. Coupons for free wine and coffee with a meal purchase. I only used the coffee coupon. Coffee also available in lobby. Excellent breakfast with diverse choice of meals. Mine included sauteed kale, spinach and mushrooms. Very good. I did not use the bar but they seemed to have a nice selection of taps (micro-brews!). Sleep quality could have been better, not so much the hotels fault. Some knucklehead decided to idle his diesel pickup truck right outside my room at 5:00 am. I'll return.

"Amazing staff"
jrose3223, 24 Juin 2016

Stayed at the Best Western Encina Inn for 3 nights and after I checked out and was on my way, realized I left some jewelry in my room. Immediately called and spoke with the manager, Anthony. He personally went up to my room, found the jewelry and kept it in the office safe to which he is the only one who has the code. he was amazing and a life saver. He has followed up since then, letting me know they have been held safely until I was able to come picked them up. I can't thank him and his staff enough for their honesty and professionalism. Should I find myself back in the Santa Barbara again, the Best Western is where I will stay. Thank you Anthony.

"A Great Place To Stay"
Marianna M, 21 Juin 2016

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the suite we had for the price. The rooms were comfortable and quite. I was not expecting a full kitchen! I wished they had the free breakfast option. The restaurant was nice, but pricey and service was a little slow.

"Loud Neighborhood"
Reuben V, 21 Juin 2016

Stayed there two nights. Woken up both days at 7AM by the caretaker of the adjacent facility running a leaf blower (7AM!!). Won't stay there again based on this simple fact. I can't imagine this is the first time this issue has come up. Why wouldn't the owner of this BW property negotiate with the facility to control unreasonable early morning noise??

"Was a nice getaway"
George W, 20 Juin 2016

It's a short drive to the beach, but with a great restaurant, a nice pool, weight room and hot tub, you really never need to leave. Great place to relax! Also the weather in Santa Barbara was perfect. What a great town to visit, and this Best Western was a very nice place to stay.

"Good for families "
Sandy Z, 20 Juin 2016

The 2bedroom single floor suites are safer for young kids than the 2 bedroom townhomes with steep stairs, although the town home has a larger single bed bedroom with a king, whereas all the beds in the single floor suite are doubles. We still went with the single floor because of the steep stairs dye to having a stroller. One of the only places to get a 2 bedroom for a big family. Cute aviary and pool area. Not a five star resort by any means, but totally adequate for what we needed. The carpets seem a bit dated, so I felt the need to keep my shoes on an not let my kids lie on the floor, but it wasn't necessarily "dirty". Convenient to have a little apartment with dishes microwave and fridge. They do provide dish washing liquid. Live oak restaurant on property serves breakfast until noon (pretty good but not cheap) and check out is at noon. Overall nice stay!

"Average but Expensive"
Victor P, 19 Juin 2016

This hotel has a nice location but the product is from the 80s and the pricing is way above the quality of the product. On top of that it provides no breakfast and to get coffee you have to purchase breakfast. That's just ridiculous for a property that charges over $200 per night.

"Wife needed to be close during my surgery "
Kent E, 18 Juin 2016

This hotel is one block from Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara and has an association with that hospital as a place for friends and family to stay when wanting to be close by a patient. I was that patient. Hotel didn't look like anything special but we took a chance and we are glad we did. On the morning of my surgery, the patient ahead of me having his surgery developed into a problem surgery. They had to reschedule my surgery for two days later after my waiting 6 hours in pre-op. Went to the hotel to see what could be done. Standard policy is a cancelation fee. After telling the Manager about what happened, he changed my wife's reservation for two days later in about 45 seconds, no charge. My wife said her room was great, the staff was wonderful and the hotel restaurant was quite good. Their hospital discount on the room was better than we could do on our own. They had full facilities and we appreciate all they did. Highly recommend them for a place to stay.

"Decent place to stay for a few days"
valentinanat, 15 Juin 2016

We stayed at this hotel for two nights just to visit Santa Barbara and surrounding areas after a funeral for a relative. We had room 490 and my brother had room 494, both are 1st floor rooms and 494 is a corner room with the side next to Los Olivos Street. The overall stay was alright. The room was clean, functional, though on the smaller side. Room 494 had a better layout but my sister-in-law said that she could hear people walking and talking on the street sidewalk very clearly. She also heard footsteps from the people above. We did not have that problem with our room 490 but I just don't know why there are so much mirror from floor to ceiling. Maybe it is to make the small room seem bigger? I don't mind the small room. If there was a big earthquake, the entire wall can come crashing down with cutting shards of glass all over the floor and we would be seriously cut when trying to run out of the room. Management, please take note when you do your next remodel of the rooms: Take out the glass!! The layout of the toilet/bathroom is accommodating toward people who go to the hospital nearby. They have Q-tips and cotton balls for wound cleaning. We stayed here because we wanted to walk to Mission Santa Barbara for their I Madonari painting event. It was a good six or seven blocks or so and make you hot and thirsty. Afterwards, you can stop by McConnell's Ice Cream, which is a couple blocks from the hotel, for a scoop of their yummy ice cream. Check in and out of the hotel were done quickly and courteously. There is a restaurant on site for breakfast or dinner. The food there is decent. There are some good restaurants nearby if you look them up. Last time we were in SB, we stayed at Harbor View Inn which is right next to the pier and across from the beach. I would recommend it over Best Western if you don't mind spending double the price that is here. The restaurant at the TIP END of the pier (at the end of State Street) has very good food.

"Totally gratifying experience."
Stanley G, 14 Juin 2016

Every aspect of our stay was a joy! Upon arrival, reception had our paper work ready so all we added was vehicle information. Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean, . as was the bathroom. Room service is available but we enjoyed the ambiance of the on the grounds restaurant. The menu was varied and creative. The restaurant could easily be a "downtown" destination of its own. All in all we whole heartedly recommend this hotel.

"Good price, good location"
Christine R, 11 Juin 2016

We stayed here for 2 nights while visiting Santa Barbara. On arrival we were concerned we had made a mistake choosing the location but we needn't have been. Yes, the hotel is too far out of town to walk to the beach but we had no trouble driving into town and parking - free all day beside the beach (may depend on what events are happening in town!) and also used the free trolley between State Street and the beach. This all made our stay a reasonable price. We had a very quiet second floor room in one of the blocks at the rear. Large room with all amenities, possibly a little dark but it didn't really matter to us. Wifi worked fine. As mentioned hotel is in a quiet residential area. The staff were polite and helpful - there is a small shop in the lobby. They don't provide breakfast but there is a restaurant next door you can use for breakfast and dinner - we chose not to, although the hotel provides vouchers for a very small discount equivalent to one cup of coffee at breakfast. We brought Danish pastries in town and used the provided coffee maker instead. Plenty of parking. The hotel is about five minutes drive from the Mission, which is worth a visit. Very pleased with our stay and would be happy to stay again.

"Great Hotel"
Brent H, 11 Juin 2016

This hotel is a great place to stay. The staff is amazing an the overall experience was great. The grounds are very pretty. The finches in the aviary are a really neat feature to this location. The facility is huge and has every type of room accommodation you could think of..... Regular rooms, suites, and even apartments.

"Lovely property, convenient location for my needs"
I6056OBpatriciat, 11 Juin 2016

The Hotel is a pretty little place and close by the Hospital. The restaurant menus looked fabulous and I hope to eat some of their deliciuos food in the future! (I was on liquid diet while I stayed there).

"Best Best Western"
Mark S, 09 Juin 2016

This hotel is safe, well kept, relatively inexpensive for Santa Barbara. The staff are extra friendly and helpful. The property is very well managed. I have been coming to this hotel for 20 years and have yet to have a bad experience.

"nice place to stay"
FredBacko, 09 Juin 2016

nice peaceful place to stay, the room was clean and orderly, staff is friendly and helpful, the restaurant next door has a tasty selection of food, we stayed because if is close to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, we walked to the hospital

"Great stay for medical trips"
VW_Luver, 07 Juin 2016

Directly across the street from Sansum Clinic and Cottage Hospital, this is a safe environment, clean and pleasant rooms, with large screen televisions and a refrigerator. With a restaurant on the property including room service, its the go to place for persons wanting to be at the heart of things in Santa Barbara. Just streets away from State Street and all things Santa Barbara dining, it's definitely the place to be.

"Clean and close to downtown."
Amanda V, 31 Mai 2016

We reserved this place last minute for Memorial day weekend and I had a fear that we would show up and it wouldn't be nice enough. As soon as I drove up, I was pleasantly surprised. It looked great and was in quiet little neighborhood. The room was clean and big. They even had a bar/restaurant downstairs. I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

"Sweet digs for family and friends"
Shane T, 24 Mai 2016

Sweet digs, accommodating staff, great for the family, couples and larger groups. Walking distance to some great diner and eateries for those seeking out a true American style experience. Short trip to some amazing, rugged and picturesque coastline.

"Get a First Floor Suite"
Scott F, 23 Mai 2016

We got a first floor suite and stayed here for two nights with two small children. It was great being able to walk right out the sliding door and let the kids swim in the pool. The suite is definitely on the small side but it worked ok for a baby and a 3 yr old. The kitchen is too small to do any real cooking but we made breakfast and ordered in dinner. We ordered Pizza one night and take-out from the restaurant at the hotel the other night which is very convenient although not as reasonably priced. We had a good experience. The room is not aesthetically modern but that doesn't bother us. It has two nice TVs although the one in the bedroom in our room is placed in a tough angle to view from the bed. The key really is the sliding glass door out to the pool area. I wished we had stayed an extra day just to hang out at the pool. So to sum up, good service, convenient to restaurants etc especially only a few blocks from Mcconnells's Ice Cream. Not fancy but a nice setup if you can get a first floor suite on the pool. We enjoyed it.

"I like this hotel a lot"
Leona V, 21 Mai 2016

This is an unusual property in that they have about half a dozen different buildings, each with a different kind of accommodation and a different level of updating. Some rooms are excellent, some are just OK. All are very clean and the beds comfortable. The staff is, for the most part, very professional and helpful. The grounds are nicely landscaped, but not lush. A very convenient location for medical visits. I plan to stay there again whenever I am in the area.

"Great for people going to Cottage Health"
Frank B, 20 Mai 2016

I am doing some work for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara and this hotel is perfect walking distance. The rooms are always clean and bed is one of me most comfortable for a hotel I have ever had. The staff is very helpful and always cheerful.

"A hidden gem!"
Bryan_6767, 19 Mai 2016

One block from Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. No, not a high profile location like Cabrillo Blvd or State Street. Very convenient location if you have business with Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic or a myriad of physicians. It's an older property and one of the cleanest properties of have ever stayed at. The grounds are immaculate the rooms are sparkling clean. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Checking in they noticed it was going to be my birthday in a couple of weeks and I was presented with a nice bottle of Pinot from a Santa Barbara winery. We had dinner in their restaurant that night and it was fantastic! We had the Chicken Piccata and it was perhaps the best we have ever had. A hotel restaurant! Incredible! We were able to get a special rate as my wife was going to have surgery in the hospital the next day. They have an aviary next to the restaurant filled with Finches and they are so fun to watch. They have a nice pool area to relax in. Surgery went well and my wife is recovering. I would highly recommend this special property.

"Beautiful property and well-run hotel"
happytraveller914, 18 Mai 2016

We stayed at this hotel for a week and enjoyed it very much. The gardens are lovely and well-maintained and the room was well-furnished and a delight to be in. There is a full-service restaurant on the property and the front-office staff are pleasant and helpful. I appreciated having a computer and printer available in the office for use by guests, especially when it came to to print-out our boarding passes for the trip home. A sign of the welcoming nature of this establishment is the beautiful aviary housing a large number of happy and colorful finches in front of the restaurant. The only drawback was that the hotel was not as close to downtown as we had hoped - so we needed to drive instead of walk to most of the places we wanted to see.

"“Beautiful, charming, clean and friendly”"
jfkfof, 17 Mai 2016

The staff is extremely nice and helpful when asked. Hotel provides a shuttle to Amtrak station. Walking distance to the State street. The room 245 (2 queen beds) was extremely clean and well appointed.

"My go-to Santa Barbara hotel"
Dukekit, 14 Mai 2016

It's quiet, reasonably priced, and always clean and comfortable. I've stayed here quite a few times. They also have larger rooms with kitchens, but when I'm traveling alone on business a regular room is fine. I like to stay off of the De la Vina side (which is the very back of the hotel) because of street noise, but most of the hotel overlooks the central pool area and I've never had a problem with pool noise. The hotel is a block from the hospital and I think most of the guests are business travelers and possibly hospital-related. I don't see a lot of families or younger adults so, again, it's usually quiet and peaceful. The on-site restaurant is convenient, but pricey and the food is never bad but often isn't great either. It's better to go downtown for food and drinks, or the hospital has a café that is supposed to be very good.

"Wonderful hotel, restaurant and staff!"
HKRoy, 11 Mai 2016

Several of us spent over a week at this hotel as a family member was in nearby Cottage Hospital. I can't imagine a more perfect place to stay long-term during a stressful time like this. (I travel a lot, and most hotels, even luxury hotels, would grow old very quickly.....this one did not, in any way.) It's an older hotel/motel, but renovated so that everything you need is in the room (on a par with a luxury hotel). Very comfortable. The restaurant was unbelievably good, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We went back repeatedly, not just for the convenience but because the food was exceptional. The staff were exceptional, flexible and understanding of guests who are there for the reasons we were. (There's also a hospital discount if you are staying at the hotel to visit someone at Cottage). The aviary, pool and hot tub also provide a welcome escape (and "therapy"). The walls are thin and I'm a light sleeper but I never had a problem with noisy neighbors at night (my daughter did, one night). A small price to pay for an otherwise perfect experience. We are grateful for this hotel, restaurant and staff and will stay there again in the future, whether hospital-related or not!

"Comfortable & convenient"
373barbaraanna, 09 Mai 2016

Staff is great, location & convenience is of great value. Restaurant food & prices have greatly improved since past years. Older hotel, but it is quaint. Would be even better experience if all rooms had a microwave oven for use. Only kitchenettes have more than a small refrigerator.

"Nice stay and friendly staff"
Jochen_from_Bremen, 30 Avril 2016

On our roadtrip from L.A. to San Francisco my wife and I decided to stay for two nights in Santa Barbara. After three overwhelming days in glamorous Las Vegas we were happy to calm down and find time for relaxing. After a long travel of about six hours we arrived at 8 p.m. in Santa Barbara and tried to find a hotel spontaneously... an interesting search began and we had to learn that even in the evening some hotels offer regular prices instead of offerign a good deal to ensure that their rooms are booked out. Finally after deciding to leave the coast line (one motel offered USD 300 per night!), we found the Best Western Encina and got a good deal from a very friendly staff member. Finally we paid USD 370 incl. taxes for two nights and enjoyed two relaxing days. Beside to the fact that Santa Barbara is a cute place with a nice shopping street, a historic pier and a huge marina, we also learned about the culture and history of this town. Back to the hotel: charming room with a (small) bath room but very comfortable bed. The BW Encina offers a self laundry and drying service which allowed us to wash some clothes after one week roadtrip. We had a very tasty breakfast and dinner in their restaurant and both, at reception and at restaurant, staff is very friendly. When we checked out, the reception gave us some advices for our upcoming route towards San Francisco and we left Santa Barbara smiling. Thank you for a nice stay, even if the pricing is not the cheapest, the overall impression of Santa Barbara and its Best Western was good!

"Relaxing hotel "
Tim A, 28 Avril 2016

My wife and I went to Santa Barbara for a night we normally don't like a hotel when the door exits to the outside but this hotel is in a very nice and safe area it's close to the downtown area and easy drive to anything in Santa Barbara the staff couldn't be any nicer the rooms are very clean and relaxing most have a private balcony this is the quietest hotel I've ever stayed in it was sold out for the night we we're there and didn't here anything and we had the balcony door open this is a great place stay. It also had a dvd player in the room very nice touch.

"Clean comfortable room"
Islandguy808, 27 Avril 2016

I stayed one night at this Santa Barbara hotel. My room was large, comfortable and very clean. They do small things to make you more comfortable. There was a candy dish filled with hard candies on the desk, a bowl of fresh fruit and shortbread cookies near the coffee maker. My room even had a recliner and a rocking chair to relax in. The grounds of the hotel are also very well maintained and the onsite restaurant served a delicious breakfast (not included with room.) I have to say that the décor in my room was a bit out of date. The wallpaper reminded me of the 1970's but everything was clean in and in perfect working order.

"Cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in!"
RobinJJ, 27 Avril 2016

Beautiful "motel" style hotel. Older but extremely well maintained and CLEAN. Rooms are generous size. Restaurant and bar on site. Pool area and gift shop. Very quiet and away from the busy downtown area. We walked to the ocean (2.5 miles each way). Uber rides are available if you don't have a car. Also there is a hotel shuttle. Staff is very helpful and pleasant.

"Conveniently located for Cottage Hospital"
Robert L, 26 Avril 2016

If you are visiting a friend or relative at Cottage Hospital, this is a great location. It is very clean and nice little hotel. It features a restaurant on the property and the food was excellent. We have additional family coming to visit and they will all be staying at this nice little hotel

"We stay here every year - very convenient"
David S, 26 Avril 2016

I stay at the hotel almost every year when I visit Santa Barbara. The rooms are clean and well-kept. Many rooms look out onto the pool, but if you don't like that there are plenty of rooms that don't. There's a hot tub/Jacuzzi, laundromat and restaurant on site. Hotel also has a couple of townhouses that are great to stay in if you're traveling with family. Location is good. There are two really good breakfast places and a great ice cream shoppe within walking distance. A drive of less than one mile puts you on route 101. Parking was adequate and free... I've never had a problem finding a space.

"Great place in quiet location"
ColnbrookTravellers, 25 Avril 2016

Lovely small hotel in a residential location within easy driving distance of all local amenities and tourist attractions. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is served in on site restaurant which also serves a good choice of evening meals. Would stay again if lucky enough to be in the area.

"Decent, affordable and convenient. "
Glen S, 25 Avril 2016

Stayed here from 4/22/2016 to 4/24/2016. We stayed in a suite with 2 rooms, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Rooms and bathroom were clean as well as the kitchen. Pots, pans, utencils, stove, microwave are all included. A/C was available in all rooms and the free wifi was pretty strong. Lots of channels were available on the TV. If you want to save money, ralphs grocery store is nearby. 20 minute walk, 5 minute drive. There are some restuarants nearby ralphs and a cheap gas station. There is a pool, hottub, gym and laundry facility. Its pretty small and basic. Nothing exciting. Parking is free. Fortunately, it wasnt crowded mid april. I thought the staff at the front desk were all hospitable and catering. I would say the biggest PROs were -Location: close to 101, safe area, grocery store, State street -Affordable: This place looks outdated but for the price, you cannot beat what is offered.

"Clean, Quiet, and Comforable"
Fred T, 24 Avril 2016

The Hotel has gone without any updates since the 1950's. But, they did maintain the interior and exterior, without disturbing the consistant theme. Pros: Very clean. No loose tiles. Drawers, doors, and cabinets in good working order. Fully stocked Kitchen. Up todate LED TV's and cable services. Excellant coffee selection down at the office. Landscaping and walkways are well maintained. Seated deep in the local neighborhood, you would have never guessed it was even there without our faithful GPS. Cons: Very Small bathroom, especially for a suite. Signs of rot at the base of the vaniety. Economy toilet seat. Louvered windows whistle with gusty winds. Crowded walkway, a seriously trip hazard, with the tables and chairs lining the way to the stairwell. (I stumbled into them every time, almost sent a chair through the window.) The Resturant was as expected. Terrible. Desserts sit out all day (I can't believe they nuked the bread pudding.) Sandwiches were very dry. High speed wifi was very slow. Awkward parking at best. No free complementry breakfast.

"Quant"
Sheridan C, 22 Avril 2016

Very cute little place. 2 levels in kind of a U shape. No elevator so if you are second story you have to carry suitcase up but it is quiter up there. Restaurant on site with good food. Free parking. Free coffee in lobby. No bathtub was disappointing but not unusual in California. About 10 minutes straight down to the beach. For the price in Santa Barbara would definitely stay again.

"BEAUTIFUL HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS"
karen n, 18 Avril 2016

Had a wonderful visit in Santa Barbara with family. The hotel had a suite with 2 bedrooms upstairs and a living room and kitchen down stairs with a patio... perfect for a family or goup of friends...very reasonable. We will definately stay there again!!

"GEM in the city "
dionnet418, 18 Avril 2016

This property blew me away. The staff were all very nice and professional. I appreciate how they take pride in making your stay a memorable one. I knew I was going to have a peaceful night of rest when I walked into the room and the aroma was so fresh and fragrant. The room was immaculate and everything worked and was in great condition. The amenities are everything you want while away from home. The location of this property is close to EVERYTHING! The cost was nothing compared to the value you get. This property made me sign up for the rewards program! Treat yourself to this gem of a property, you will not be disappointed.

"Relaxing"
d t s, 17 Avril 2016

I come to SANSUM Clinic & I can relax in my room when I'm done for the day. I do not have to drive any where. I can even go to my bank. I have my laptop & tablets, comfortable bed, nice thick towel & robe. It's wonderful to relax.

"Clean, quiet, omfortable and lovely with fantastic food and service!"
DevildogUSMC, 16 Avril 2016

This garden lodge was clean, quiet, comfortable and lovely, with one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at anywhere (and we live in a destination spot with many fine hotels and eateries). Located midtown, the hotel is just minutes from the historic downtown, the old Mission Santa Barbara, golf courses, parks, beaches, wineries, and many other local attractions. The Encina offers the amenities of a small Old World style boutique hotel with the charm of a bed and breakfast inn, with private patio or balcony rooms and apartments, room service, a fabulous cafe and restaurant, a small garden pool, massage, and many other amenities. The ambience is the common Spanish colonial theme in the area, and the entire hotel is bursting with flowers in the many garden areas, and even growing along with the railings. The entire reservation, arrival, and check-in process went smoothly from start to finish, with their polite, helpful, well-trained and customer service oriented staff doing everything they could to assist, from the free shuttle (from the train station or airport) to being driven by the shuttle driver to our room. Our room, although a bit dated (they are in the process of updating and refreshing all rooms), was clean, quiet, comfortable and spacious. The adjoining Live Oak Cafe features breakfast, lunch and dinner, with room service available, and fantastic meals and ingredients. The orange juice is literally fresh pressed on the premises daily, from the best oranges I've ever tasted anywhere. Their coffee is fantastic as is the food, which tends to be healthy choice oriented (although with tasty offerings like “maple espresso” and “Pacific Rim” bacon bacon that is prepared on the premises), for the most part using organic and fair trade certified ingredients to produce the freshest, tastiest, and best-prepared meals I have ever had anywhere - which for me includes 30 countries and all 50 states. There is a large and charming aviary adjacent to the restaurant and pool with a thriving population of finches of various kinds, which began years ago with the pet of the young son of the owner, and grew with additions and “donations” over the years. The aviary encloses a magnolia tree, and includes nesting boxes, many of them constructed from gourds and coconut shells, as well as fresh food and fruit daily, and fresh water from a stone waterfall in the enclosure. It was great fun to sit at the window adjacent to the aviary and watch the antics of these tiny feathered acrobats while enjoying some of the best food available. Taken on the whole, it was a great experience, and if we are ever in the area again, we will be staying at the Encina!

"Worst hotel ever.....please read before booking."
SOocerStar, 16 Avril 2016

I'm having a hard time writing this review but I feel that I owe it to the tripadvisor community and since I relay 100% on this website when I book hotels. Do not know where to start but I will just do it. First, I called the front desk at about 8:30pm to ask for the hours of the swimming pool and the hot tub and I found myself on the receiving end of someone who apparently hates his job and does not want to be there working @8:30 Incredibly unprofessional and very rude....shocking. Second, they still have smoking rooms and one of them was next to us. The air-conditioning units are located in the front of the room and brought all the smoke to the inside of room....terrible. Third, the rooms have not been updated since the 80's and the carpet smells so bad. Fourth, location is terrible compared to other hotels. Fifth, the room rate was as high as $267.00 per night....that is the rate of the Hyatt on the beach or another hotel in Santa Barbara that has better location, rooms and service for SURE. I wish that someone else had wrote this review before but oh well.

"Best Western Encina"
Richard R, 15 Avril 2016

I love the location and the treatment I receive when I stay at the Best Western Encina. I have been there several times before over the years and it is the only place I would stay in Santa Barbara. All the staff there are friendly and accommodating. I would recommend the Hotel to anyone.

"Another awesome trip to Santa Barbara"
Susan M, 15 Avril 2016

It is so convenient for us to stay at Encina due to medical tests etc. But it is a very fine hotel, nice staff, and we enjoy our stay. The room is always clean and good working condition. It is handy for us to park there and we can then just walk to Sansum Clinic or Cottage Hospital. There are several eating options walking distance from the hotel which also makes it handy and convenient. We have stayed here often and will continue to do so.

"Very Comfortable"
Nikida M, 12 Avril 2016

The accommodations were perfect for my group and I. we stayed in the 2 bedroom suite which slept my party of 6. We dined in the on site restaurant, which I must say, the food was delicious. It was a comfortable stay with good customer service. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and family.

"Encina Lodge & Suites, Santa Barbara, CA"
Francis J. C, 11 Avril 2016

I am an attorney in Los Angeles and have a number of cases in Santa Barbara. I usually go to Santa Barbara approximately once a month. The staff here make every effort to provide me with the type of service that I need. I am a smoker and finding a hotel/motel that accommodates smokers is difficult. The staff at Encina Lodge & Suites always make sure that I have a smoking room for all my stays. This is true even when rooms are limited. I would not stay at any other hotel/motel while in Santa Barbara, CA.

"Good for families"
Sadielulu, 09 Avril 2016

I was traveling with my daughter to visit colleges over Spring Break. This hotel is located with easy access to, but not next to, the freeway, in a mostly residential area. It is not really walking distance to anything except SB Community College. It was about a 15 minute drive to UCSB. We stayed in room 329 which was in the back and pretty quiet. It was a good sized room with a comfortable bed, extra chairs, a refrigerator, closet, dresser, and desk. The property has lots of out-door lounging areas, e.g. court yards, grass and a pool area. There is an on site reasonably priced restaurant with good food and bar. We had dinner there for under $30. Service at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. (The waiter was a pill.) I would definitely stay here again.

"Great experience "
User, 01 Avril 2016

Had a wonderful stay. Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful grounds, and a nice restaurant. We stayed for two nights. On the first night the people in the next room played loud music and were very noisy late into the night. One call to the front desk, and the noise ended.

"Outstandingly Convenient"
Ronnie T, 22 Mars 2016

We've been staying at the Encina Lodge for several years for appointments at Sansum Clinic. We've enjoyed outstanding service both at the hotel and at the conveniently located restaurant on the property. Convenience and excellence all in one!

"Clean Comfy and Courteous"
jamaicabitty, 21 Mars 2016

We were here just for an overnight stay prior to my wife's surgery at Cottage Hospital (they offer a 10% hospital stay discount). The were very accommodating with the room and location on their property to make it easy for my wife to get back and forth. The rooms are a little dated, seem like they have been partially refreshed recently, but the beds are comfortable, the room is spacious, and they are very well cleaned. They have a restaurant/cafe, pool, whirlpool, and aviary on site. Good 1-night stay.

""What is there to say...""
Mel J, 18 Mars 2016

This is my second visit to this hotel. My first visit was as a guest with family members attending a July '15 wedding in Summerland. I was so impressed by the premises/amenities I promised myself to come back. Just last week with time on my hands I decided to take a train from LA to visit one of my favorite cities, Santa Barbara!! I planned a 2 day stay and the BWP Encina Lodge was my "go-to" location. I couldn't have had a better experience. Thanks you guys!!

"A good Place to Stay"
676stephanm, 15 Mars 2016

While this hotel is not fancy and is a bit of a walk from downtown, we still like it a lot. The rooms are spacious, have comfortable chairs (a real plus), everything is clean and well cared for and the staff is very helpful.

"So Nice!"
Ziggy R, 11 Mars 2016

This is a cute, well maintained property a block from Cottage Hospital. The rooms are sparkling clean and the staff is very accommodating to family visiting loved ones in the hospital. It would also be a great option for a vacation stop in Santa Barbara as long as you have a car to get to the local attractions. The garden and pool area is very pleasant and there is also a good restaurant on the premises. The restaurant is a vastly superior option to the food in the hospital cafeteria! Many thanks to the Encina staff for their kindness and flexibility during our stay.

"Convenient"
Judith P, 09 Mars 2016

A comfortable and convenient place to stay when going to Sansum clinic or visiting patients at Cottage Hospital. Transportation available from Amtrak, and airport. Staff pleasant and helpful. Price for area good, discount for Sansum.

"Close to Cottage Hospital"
snimon, 08 Mars 2016

This Best Western was with in walking distance to the hospital while we were visiting a relative. They gave us a discount since we were staying to see someone at the hospital. The room was clean and well put together.

"Wonderful,wonderful, wonderful"
Pattenven, 05 Mars 2016

This will be our sixth year of staying at this property. We stay for 3 months in the winter in one of their one bedroom suites. Always feel like a member of the family and you can constantly say the service is their business. It is in a quite location and the beaches, mountains and neat downtown area are near by. They always are able to exceed or expectations, year after year.

"Encina Review"
Fred B, 28 Février 2016

This property is very close to Cottage Hospital and the Sansum Medical Clinic. The staff is very much attuned to the fact that on many occasions people are going through a traumatic time. They have seen us, personally, through several rough patches and have bent over backwards to ensure we are looked after and whatever way it takes. They remember us and do not fail to ask after our health. They have always done their very best to accommodate our requests for particular rooms or suites. They have taken deliveries for us and have forwarded things to us. Carol Johnson has schooled her staff in what the word "service" means and they fulfill it to the nth degree.

"Cozy and comfortable with special touches."
cruzdeladon, 25 Février 2016

This was our third stay at this location. The room included fresh fruit, Lorna Doone cookies, bottled water and coffee. The restaurant "Live Oak Cafe" is on the property. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. Akio at the front desk recommended the chicken piccatta and it was excellent. The checkin staff was very friendly and accomodating. We are looking forward to another visit in the summer.

"Very attractive and quiet"
JoanManhattanBeach, 13 Février 2016

In a largely residential area, so exceptionally quiet; nor was there noise from other guests. Very attractive and relaxing atmosphere. A 10 minute drive at most from downtown. Restaurant next door was quite nice. They also have an aviary with over 100 finches. Some guests ask for rooms near the aviary, but we couldn't hear the twittering from our room on the other side.

"Pleasant hotel stay!"
Teresa D, 11 Février 2016

I love this Best Western Plus hotel, because I know I will have a pleasant stay. To begin with, the hotel bed and pillows were inviting, allowing me to have a good nights sleep. After my peaceful sleep I enjoyed a nice breakfast from the on-site restaurant. Checking out was a breeze, allowing me to get to destination quickly. I feel all the staff are outstanding. I will definitely stay again.

"Best place to stay!!"
melb17, 04 Février 2016

We stayed in a two bedroom suite Friday and Saturday night and we were in love with the place!! It was a full on apartment and we just moved in for two nights! It was clean and quick service when we asked for extra towels. The location is perfect! A $5 uber ride to downtown and $6 uber ride to the beach. Can't beat that location! Would stay here again and definitely recommend!

"CLEAN & SAFE"
Juanita M, 31 Janvier 2016

Victor checked us in. He is just WONDERFUL! We were on our 18th anniversary. Victor went above & beyond to make our stay a grrreat one! He's a pro, polite, helpful, sweet, & kind! All the other staff we came in contact with were polite & nice as well. The whole place was very clean & we felt safe. Its a good location. Everything we wished to see & do wasn't far. Its an older place, but looks good. Towels, & wash cloths were clean - looked new & smelled FRESH! Bed was comfy. Bedding was 4star bedding. The TV in bedroom wasn't working. We didn't report it as my husband figured it out and fixed the cables that weren't connected correctly. I'm 100% sure that had we called about it not working - they would have sent someone to repair it pronto! The only con is the toilet water pressure was weak & slow. Made sure to not place to much toilet paper in it at one time in fear that it way not flush correctly. Its an older building & some such things are to be expected. Wasn't a problem. We ate at the restraint for breakfast. Its has a wonderful staff & beautiful covered patio. HOWEVER - never ate there again on the 2cd day. The coffee & service is great BUTTTT ----- the food wasn't!!! It was very strange --- I had an omelet with BROKEN UP BLACK BURNT BEACON in it. It was the WORST I've ever seen or tasted. My husband had a different dish with beacon as well. It was beacon slices cut in half & BLACK BURNT TO A CRISP! NOT A GOOD CRISP! My husband checked the bill as it appeared a tad on the high side. They charge you $3.00 for your toast! We've never seen that prior. Toast usually comes with your order. HUMMMMMM???????? We feel a NEW COOK is much needed. Pool & spa was very clean! For an older property it is well maintained & pretty! Over all its a GREAT place to stay & we will stay there again.

"I LOVE this place!"
Geni C, 25 Janvier 2016

This is my hideaway, where I can go, be treated well, and be comfortable. So much so that I never really want to leave when it's time to go home! I always book my next stay as I am leaving. I really am looking forward to my next stay at this property!

"Excellent"
Kevin H, 16 Janvier 2016

I have stayed here for the past six nights and have nothing but good things to say about the hotel. I was extremely lucky to be upgraded to a one bed apartment with patio overlooking the pool. There was a kitchen but I had no need for this. The room was cleaned daily to a high standard. The room looked dated but it wasn't , this was the intention . The bed was extremely comfortable and wherever I went the wi-Fi was excellent. Each day I went to reception where there is coffee and always found the front desk team to be very friendly. I ate at the onsite restaurant on three occasions and found the food to be fine and the prices ok. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel. Thank you for a lovely stay.

"Totally exceeded standards!"
Elena M, 16 Janvier 2016

Sometimes BWs can be iffy, this one however exceeded all expectations and we would absolutely return without hesitation. The Live Oak restaurant and bar on site is delish! They were incredibly prompt when I asked someone to come check out the TV.. Turns out, we were the numb nuts using the wrong remote. The room is good size and spacious and we even have our own little balcony. It's in good proximity to just about everything... Sterns Wharf and all the good pubs and shopping on State Street. Staff was excellent on all fronts and would totally recommend this is place to anyone.

"Convenient Location in Expensive Santa Barbara"
pasowine, 08 Janvier 2016

This Best Western was in a good location for us, as we attended a wedding nearby and wanted to be close. It is also close to the Cottage Hospital. Quite easy to find and plenty of free parking! Quite expensive for a Best Western, but in Santa Barbara, I guess that is what you get. We were able to check in at 3:00 PM which was a plus. We had a room in the back on the 2nd floor with a little balcony, which was nice although the weather was not too good. Nice large bathroom with plenty of counter space ! We did take advantage of the pool. There is also a nice-looking restaurant off the pool, but we didn't get the opportunity to try it out due to the wedding. The hotel reminds me of a lot of the older style California motels. The room was quiet and the A/C unit was perfect. About the only slight downer was the reception staff - somewhat abrupt, not friendly, nor helpful. Perhaps they were rushed and had bad days. All in all a good hotel and good location.

"Very comfortable stay for a family "
teamnf2, 30 Décembre 2015

We recently stayed here with with my entire family. There were five of us in one room. It was very spacious with fairly high ceilings. The room had 2 beds and a pullout couch. The room was very clean and off the road so it was very quite, it also had a nice balcony. The only downside to the room was the bathroom only had one sink. We were there just short of a week and it worked perfect for us, our other family stayed here as well and they had no complaints. Its a short drive to the beach and downtown. Its obviously not in the heart of downtown, but its much more peaceful then downtown having stayed at several of the hotels in the city center. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. After leaving some items behind, Helen was very helpful in ensuring they were returned to us. The free wifi was also very good and we had no problems connecting. We would certainly stay here again and not hesitate to recommend this to our family and friends. The Encina Lodge is a great value for the price, accommodations and location

"Best Hotel Ever"
Melissa F, 29 Décembre 2015

My husband and I had a wedding to attend in Santa Barbara, CA. and wanted to spend the night so we didn't have to drive anywhere. We often stay in Best Westerns and this one is fantastic. Everyone was happy, gave great service and went out of their way to help us. Everything was clean and spotless. The pool was heated and large. The hotel is in a quiet location and the restaurant is excellent and reasonably priced. Bar is cozy. Check-In at 3pm and Check-Out at 12 noon, a plus these days. Everything is styled in 2 story buildings. Finch cage outside restaurant is fun to watch. We will return here to relax. The best!

"One night stay, not two"
EdFL33178, 29 Décembre 2015

The staff was friendly, but the PLUS is not there. Our rooms looked outdated, the carpet is not the usual hotel carpet, but a household carpet; the AC units is noisy. Neighborhood is not close to the main Santa Barbara scene, so we had to drive to get groceries, breakfast, etc.

"2-bedroom townhouse"
Narisi W, 27 Décembre 2015

We are travelling with our parents and stayed at the 2-bedroom townhouse. Living room and the kitchen are downstairs and two bedrooms are upstairs. The kitchen has some pots and dishes. Living room and one of the bedroom have a TV. Quite spacious for our purpose. And location is good.

"Close to Sansum Clinic"
akwilter, 04 Décembre 2015

A clean, comfortable place to stay when visiting Sansum Clinic - which is right across the street. Our room had a great view too. Easy walking to good restaurants but there is an excellent restaurant on site as well. Nice staff. Well maintained.

"Comfy and cozy place to spend the night before surgery. Like the guest room at Grandma's house."
laurieann1, 03 Décembre 2015

Very convenient for procedures at Cottage Hospital, which is a block away. This is an old hotel that has done a very good job of preserving the positive aspects of ambiance and hominess while still keeping it in good repair and up to date. It doesn't try to be something it isn't. It just provides a pleasant, clean and cute place to stay in the heart of Santa Barbara.

"Large comfortable rooms, nice amenities, good customer service"
A W, 30 Novembre 2015

Stayed here twice, both times it was great. While it's not super up to date, it was in very good shape. (So if you're all about the design, you might have a problem with it, but that's *your* problem). The room that we had was huge with a high ceiling, and had two actual comfortable living room-style upholstered chairs (recliner and regular) so you could kick back and relax. Bed, bedding, towels, toiletries all on the higher quality side. Fridge and coffeemaker worked fine. Maybe a microwave would be nice, but didn't really miss it. The absolute best part about this place is they were very flexible about later checkout times and options. So many hotels are really obnoxious sticklers about this, but each time here the staff has been accommodating. Not everyone in the world is on a freaking get up at 8am schedule, so it's a relief to find a hotel that will work with night-owls.

"The little things count!"
Jared P, 30 Novembre 2015

I stay in hotels more than a third of the year for business, and I've stayed in dives and six-star hotels. This hotel has some of those nice things that I've not seen even in the very-high end hotels. Small things, but still nice to have - like a toothbrush holder in the bathroom and a second suitcase rack in the room. If they care enough to pay attention to the small things, then they pay attention to the big things.

"Rooms"
Douglas T, 29 Novembre 2015

Nice location, very quite. The staff goes out of there way to be helpful .Restaurant & bar was better than most. Up stair room was nice with a balcony. Rooms could of been a little large. Lots of T.V. channels to pick from -- For the price, in the Santa Barbara fair price.

"Nice place, but older"
Bernie G, 25 Novembre 2015

We decided to stay here for one night on our way to San Diego. Did a lot of research and it came up pretty good. As mentioned in a lot of reviews it is an older motel but has been remodeled in some areas. The bathroom is fairly new, the room was spacious, the bed comfortable, wifi is good, and free. Our only downer is the air conditioning, it has not been upgraded and is rather noisy, so if that will bother you, look elseware. The restaurant associated with the motel is nice, nothing special but convenient for breakfast lunch and dinner. The motel is not walking distance from the State Street shops and restaurants.

"A very pleasant stay"
Nigel F, 23 Novembre 2015

Stayed here for one night and realized what a gem we had found. The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were all very courteous and extremely helpful. We had an excellent breakfast in the morning and location wise very central to all activities.

"Broken AC"
Bing_lightbulb, 22 Novembre 2015

I'm giving this place 1 star for not anticipating possible issues, such as broken AC, that may happen during the stay of their guests. The room that they gave us has a broken AC. The maintenance crew were very nice and they tried to fix it but unfortunately the unit needs to be replaced and there were no other units available. They offered another room but it's a smoking room. So we're left with two options, stay in a stuffy room or inhale the cigarette smell all night. We chose to stay in a room with a broken AC. The front desk offered a fan and suggested that we open our window. The reason why we stayed in a hotel instead of our friend's house down the street is to be comfortable and to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Our stay was not comfortable at all and suggesting to open our window just made the situation even worst. This ruined my boyfriend's birthday weekend.

"Loved it. Great service and location. Fabulous restaurant. Yes, fabulous. Best eggs benedict ever. Not kidding."
Eleanor S, 15 Novembre 2015

We travel to Santa Barbara several times a year to see family. This place was fabulous. Reasonable for Santa Barbara, great service, lovely place close to State St. and everything, and the little restaurant was FABULOUS. Darned if I didn't have the best eggs benedict ever. Not kidding. Ever. With arugala. And the nicest part was it was included with the hotel.

"Value"
Theresa M, 15 Novembre 2015

My husband and i have recently begun using Sansum Santa Barbara Clinic as our primary health care facility. AMAZING, but that's another story. Over the past two years we have stayed in lovely hotels and B and B's during the visits to the clinic that required overnight stays. For the first time i stayed at the Best Western Plus Encina Lodge and Suites and was very pleasantly surprised at the comfort, of this hotel. It is well worth the visit. I will be using this hotel again and have decided to make it my home away from home for my Santa Barbara visits. Great place.

"Great facility with many exceptional room options"
STEPHEN G, 12 Novembre 2015

We were impressed with the outstanding service, room quality and restaurant food. The single room was large, comfortable, new furnishings and noted attention to finer details. Very well maintained, good location and good value. Our friends shared a 2-bedroom suite with kitchen which made a great gathering spot on site. Make your reservation directly with the lodge for best of everything.

"great spot in Santa Barbara"
marybV7356PK, 08 Novembre 2015

Encina Lodge is conveniently located and a reasonably priced property in Santa Barbara which is very expensive. A group of us were doing Santa Barbara Half Marathon and stayed here. Rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay here again.

"Charming option in Santa Barbara"
udlr0, 07 Novembre 2015

This surprising little hotel has a totally delightful staff and an equally delightful restaurant on the property. The rooms were very comfortable, views lovely, and the people could not have been nicer. They also cater to those who need an extended stay for medical treatment or surgery and would definitely be a nice option for that.

"Another great stay"
jinmmy, 05 Novembre 2015

We just got back from the Best Western Plus Encina Lodge & Suites The rooms were neat & clean and all of the staff was, as always wonderful. They always go out of their way to make sure our stay is convenient and pleasant. It is also so nice to see how nicely the property (inside and out) is maintained.

"Great place"
mart166, 03 Novembre 2015

This was the best hotel we stayed in out of the 8 on our trip. On arrival my partner commented another crummy motel, how wrong she was. The staff were great, the rooms fantastic, nice little touches like sweets and fruit in room, all very clean and pity only there one night. Hotel has all the facilities you need, including a great resturant where the staff could not do enough for you. We ended our evening sipping cocktails around the pool, a novelty for us brits not used to warm evenings and got a few stares lol. If only one downside, it's several miles to downtown so need a car. Would recomend.

"Great motel and great location"
Janice B, 26 Octobre 2015

We were very pleased with our visit to Santa Barbara and our stay at this motel. It was clean and convenient and had no motel complaints. There is a great restaurant just next door called the Live Oak that is a bit pricey but it is Santa Barbara after all so was to be expected. We only had breakfast there and for me, it was just okay but does offer very healthy options and their service is superb.

"An exceptional stay!"
Sandra M, 25 Octobre 2015

The hotel was lovely and the customer service was outstanding. Akio (the assistant mgr), Luis, and Saul made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. We also briefly met Carol, the manager, and can see that her and Akio's great customer service sets the tone for all of the other amazing staff we encountered. We were always met with a warm smile and an inquiry of how they could be of service. Our week-long stay in Santa Barbara was primarily for medical treatment at the Sansum Clinic. The hotel discounted our room rate because of this and also provided complementary shuttle service to and from our appointments at the various Sansum Clinic locations. Our shuttle drivers, Luis and Saul had other responsibilities at the hotel (they were not just drivers), but always picked us in a timely manner and appeared happy to do so. We always tipped our driver even though it was not expected, because they truly earned it. We were so impressed with them and this shuttle service. The hotel and room were nice, clean, spacious, and quiet. The hotel is in a great location. We highly recommend this Best Western!

"Comfortable and clean. "
Jan K, 18 Octobre 2015

Very nice older hotel. Room was very clean. Good lighting in the bathroom and good counter space. Full length mirrors were a plus. Separate toilet/shower with a door which is always good for more than one in the room. More than one suitcase rack which is also nice. Good location to the hospital and surgery center. The extra little amenities in the room were a pleasant surprise. There is also a restaurant on the premises which looked good although we were downtown in the evening so did not dine there. Coffee and tea available all day in the lobby. Overall this hotel was better than expected.

"Great cost and location"
Lamees K, 11 Octobre 2015

I would stay here, great staff who are friendly and location is great. They gave me a bottle of wine for my birthday and they were so friendly. The location is just one mile from shops and great service.

"Encina Lodge"
Thomas S, 10 Octobre 2015

Wonderful place to stay! Great staff and wonderful room! Have been staying at the Encina Lodge for 16 years. Always enjoy the comfort of the rooms, the hot tub and lounging by the pool. The landscaping is beautiful and well maintained. The staff is always friendly and welcoming.

"Great service, and comfortable hotel!"
Teresa D, 07 Octobre 2015

I have stayed at the Best Western Encina hotel many times, and always know that the beds with be comfortable, room is clean, and hotel staff is accommodating. The location is perfect for my needs and is close to many restaurants. I recommend this hotel for anyone wanting an exceptional hotel stay.

"pleasant stay"
collegemom60, 23 Septembre 2015

With my daughter at UCSB it seems I have tried everything from VRBO to El Capitan tents in the Santa Barbara area! This hotel was a pleasant surprise even though it is tucked away in a residential area a few miles from the beach. I love when hotels provide the little extras when you get to your room. My room had been upgraded to include a little kitchenette but the bonus was the apples, cookies and water provided at no charge. The room was spacious and the bathroom small but nicely arranged. My daughters especially appreciated the big screen TV! Well done Encina Lodge. Will definitely return my next journey to the area.

"very nice"
Henry G, 21 Septembre 2015

very clean nice hotel I get a suite and was everything perfenc fresh apples in my room also we foun a lot aminities in the room thank you I would stay again here ./,;'/,.,l;'/..,m;kk;pom;'jk[]'],=-. mii

"Best Western Plus in Santa Barbara. CA"
Frances H, 18 Septembre 2015

Excellent hotel. We needed to be close to the hospital and it was only a couple blocks away. We had no trouble upgrading from a room to a townhouse to accommodate my daughter's family. Restaurant was undergoing renovations and was closed but the staff set up a wonderful complimentary breakfast buffet on the patio area. Daily cleaning staff was efficient and friendly.

"Ok no more no less"
Tom H, 17 Septembre 2015

A decent hotel for our short stop in Santa Barbara – the room was quite small which made unpacking two suitcases a bit of challenge but the bed was comfy and the room clean. There was a really good shower which is always a good bonus. The hotel is a bit out of the way (30-35 min walk to downtown Santa Barbara). However you could drive there and back if you wanted. The onsite restaurant was nice and decently priced.

"Very Good Hotel "
Red_boar350, 17 Septembre 2015

Stayed for just one night. Very clean and well equipped rooms. Lovely grounds (nice flowers growing) and a good pool. There is a good restaurant on site which does breakfast, lunch and dinner. We had lunch and it was very reasonably priced. Not really walking distance to the beach but there is a trolley which goes there.

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