Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

We stayed a weekend in June for our daughters graduation from UCSB. This is a nicer Best Western property located on upper State street and right across from a nice mall with the flagship store being Macys. It was packed as it was graduation weekend. But we were able to check in early which was really helpful. The staff were all friendly and efficient. Although I did not need a lecture on the virtues of Donald Trump that I was given one morning while searching for stronger coffee. The property is a garden setting around two very nice pools that are well maintained. The gardens are kept immaculate as well. Rooms all have a nice big balcony, ours came with a pool view. Unlike most Best Westerns they did not offer a free breakfast but did have a restaurant that seemed popular on site. A very nice stay and we would go back again. less

Good size rooms, very dated but clean, nice fresh towels everyday, toiletries hairdryer iron etc, tea coffee and fruit, nice outside seating area, good location for supermarket, bus ride into Santa Barbara, only 1.75 dollars and really easy to use. Santa Barbara it’s self is very quaint, nice shops, pier and bars restaurants.. we enjoyed July 4th there and the parade was great. less

We stayed in the Best Western Pepper Tree Santa Barbara for two nights. It's a great location and the hotel is clean, restaurant fine for breakfast, pool is lovely but the pull out sofa bed is really only suitable for young kids. Our 16 year old son who is 6ft tall struggled to sleep well on it and it creaked alot. Bathroom is a strange arrangement with separated toilet and sink...sink area open to hallway leading to the room. Small quibbles and overall we had a lovely stay because of the location. It's on State Street...the main thoroughfare but not within walking distance of sea front but a very direct driving route. Shopping mall right across the road...Vons is a great convenience store. It would obviously cost more to be nearer the sea front. Santa Barbara is gorgeous. Would highly recommend the hotel...but use the sofa bed for smallies not adults or teens!! less

I am only sorry we didn’t book more than one night here. It is a great little hotel, the front desk staff were very welcoming , helpful and friendly.it has a lovely pool area with a jacuzzi, which we didn’t get time to use unfortunately. The rooms were big, clean and the bed was the comfiest ever.the decor is old fashioned but really? Who cares about that as long as it is clean and comfy and safe.wouldnt hesitate to stay here again. less

Best Westerns are quite individual and the ‘Plus’ helps to keep the standard high. This hotel provided a very comfortable room with two double beds, seating and coffee table plus a good size bathroom. The lobby team were very helpful and knew Santa Barbara well giving good recommendations for restaurants in town. It is helped that SB is a lovely place but the hotel was good value and made our stay very enjoyable. State Street is a left turn out of the hotel then follow the route to the hub of SB, turn right and route 101 is there to take you further afield. A great stay. less