Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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

We opted for the Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn as it was in walking distance to Chuck's of Hawaii. We had early dinner reservations and were celebrating our 20th anniversary. Hotel staff made our stay most memorable...thank you. Internet worked well. Room was clean. I noted some chipped grout in the bathroom and carpet stain, but otherwise everything was very nice. Room amenities included an ironing board, coffee maker, refrigerator and free parking. The on-site restaurant was closed at this time. less

Had a blast with my sister and dogs!!!!! Go there every summer!😎🌞🐶🐶❣️ Best pools for 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️swimming and great beds and showers, too!!!!! Our dogs, Valentino and Cheeto really had a good time, too!!!!!🐶🐶 Quality service!!!!! less

COVID state of CA homeless housing site. Newsomville. Part of the motel is blocked off by ugly fencing and 24 hr guards. Stay away. Spend your money elsewhere. Used to be a great local motel. Too bad. Very true: "... Probably a nice, comfortable place during normal times. Restaurant closed, no gym, no pool..." They had great food, homemade pies, etc. They also had a comfortable, great bar, that's closed too. Likely forever. All destroyed in just a few months. Tragic. less

Clean, Accommodating and Convenient Location with a Great Staff. Long Running Family Business. Walk able to everything you need. A short drive to the beach, The SB Mission, and Stearn's Wharf. Great Weather too! less