Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

This is a beautiful property and great location. The grounds are well kept and there are lots of places within walking distance. The rooms are average but they are clean and the staff is great. Good value! less

We were traveling to Santa Barbara to celebrate my mom‘s 90th birthday with her. We just needed something low-key and within walking distance to her home, so that is originally why we chose the best western Pepper tree N. In the end, we absolutely loved it there and would come back again and again, both for the feel of it as well as the value. Unfortunately, we heard that the hotel is shutting its doors on December 1st, 2029 because their 60 year lease has expired. We were extremely sad to hear that but glad we were able to experience it! less

I'm not kidding, for starters, the (1 king room) was extremely small. The toilet was designed for 5 year old's, it was SO SMALL my husband could not have a proper bowel movement, and of course the the bathroom sink was also designed for people 5 feet or under' with no privacy, as there was no door. The sitting area had a chair that was so small, my chin could rest on the table. The coffee pot leaked everywhere. And to make matters worse...the boxed lunch consisted of 1 SMALL green apple with 2 granola bars. A very SAD DISAPPOINTMENT, FOR OUR 1ST TRIP OUT DURING THIS CORONA VIRUS. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone. less

It's about time I finally wrote something about this landmark property. Family owned for decades, I have frequented this property for over 2 decades and my experience has always been outstanding. Clean, comfortable rooms, nice amenities, and the staff speaks for itself. There are employees who have worked here for decades! The staff is happy, the property is well maintained and you genuinely feel part of the family when you are a guest at the Pepper Tree. It is all part of the experience! less

This review is long overdue as this is the 2nd time we have stayed at the Pepper Tree Inn while visiting Santa Barbara. The Spanish Style architecture is beautiful and the courtyards lush greenery really provide you with a much-needed relaxing atmosphere (especially during recent times). The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. Coffee on our patio was one of my favorite parts of the day. There is a Starbucks right across the street that we walked to for our morning fix. Our recent visit was very different from the past one as we had just started “virtual learning” with a college kid and an elementary student. The Wi-Fi provided was excellent and we were able to get the kids set up on their iPads for a couple hours of “school work”. Another thing to note…especially during times of virtual learning is that this hotel is only 10 minutes to the Old Mission, the museum of Natural History, and the Santa Barbara Zoo. You can definitely use this getaway time to throw in some educational elements for the kids and after all that “learning” you can go to one of the many beaches close by or hang out in one of the courtyard pools. They even offer a wine package which comes in handy after a day of distance learning. (*All you moms know exactly what I’m talking about.) There is also a wonderful seafood restaurant, Lure, right across the street that we highly recommend for both food and drinks. All in all, we would definitely recommend this hotel and will stay again in the future. less