Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites

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. less

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. less

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. less

Best Western Encina Suites is a great place to relax and unwind while visiting Santa Barbara! It feels cozy and safe. The restaurant prepared delicious foods that were nutritiously balances, well priced, and so convenient after a day out and about. The rooms were well designed and beautifully decorated. Water and fruit snakes are provided in each room and coffee and lemonade was provided in the office-free of charge! I even found a few gifts from their “shop” to bring home to friends! less

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. less