Best Western Plus Santa Barbara – A Favorite for Families in Santa Barbara
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Best Western Plus Encina Inn and Suites offers 122 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and air conditioning. Each room includes a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and bathrobes. Some units feature a seating area. Free WiFi, cable TV with a DVD player, and tea/coffee facilities are standard.
Dining Options
The on-site Live Oak Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with a menu featuring local produce, seafood, and regional wine and craft beer. The café includes a bar/lounge. Guests can also explore nearby dining options like Carmine's Italian Restaurant and Santa Barbara Public Market.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Massage services are available. Nearby attractions include Stearns Wharf (3.5 km), Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (2 km), and Alameda Park (2 km). Seasonal events like Fiesta and Summer Solstice festivals offer local experiences.
Location & Transport
Located in downtown Santa Barbara, the hotel is a 12-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport, with a free shuttle service. It is close to Upper State Street, Paseo Nuevo shopping center, and the Le Cumbre Shopping Plaza. Public transport includes Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram.
Guest Services
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and free WiFi in public areas. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and dry cleaning. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system. A hair salon and gift shop are on-site.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock