Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, Santa BarbaraBest Western Plus Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 33 of 43 hotels we score in Santa Barbara. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.6.Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is a full-service hotel situated in the Oak Park neighbourhood of midtown. It sits two blocks from Highway 101 and is within walking distance of the local beaches, Stearns Wharf, and the historic downtown area. The property suits travellers looking for convenience near Cottage Hospital. Guest rooms and suites include kitchenettes, cable TV, and complimentary breakfast. On-site facilities feature an outdoor swimming pool, a spa tub, a fitness centre, and a restaurant serving American cuisine. While the setting is quiet, some guests have noted that the guest rooms require updating.What stands out

On-site American restaurant

Rooms include kitchenettes

Walking distance to beaches

Outdoor pool and jacuzzi

Watch out for

Some rooms need updating

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