Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
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Looking for a place to stay in Goleta? Then look no further than Best Western Plus South Coast Inn, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Goleta to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and Best Western Goleta makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
Rancho La Patera & Stow House (3.1 km), located nearby, makes Best Western Plus South Coast Hotel a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Goleta landmark.
Travellers looking to enjoy some oyster can head to Beachside Bar-Cafe. Otherwise, you may want to check out a deli such as Subway.
Should time allow, Fairview Gardens is a popular attraction that is within walking distance.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn as you experience everything Goleta has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Table tennis
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We were a family of six. Sofa bed was okay but kinda creaky. Breakfast was typical for best western - potatoes, bagel, eggs, and make your own pancakes. Nothing special. Room was clean and everything worked well. Parking was easy and free. I would stay here again if I was in the area. We were just here one night on our way to SoCal from SF.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Good hotel for visiting Santa Barbara on the way to LA
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Nov 25, 2023
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.
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As a platinum member, I continue to forget my benefits. The staff never hesitates to provide me any benefits or free upgrades available to me. I cannot thank them enough for being the best. They always satisfy my stat to the fullest. Thanks to the employees, from room cleaners to front desk workers, they simply make my stay the most comfortable that I could ever imagine.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Sep 17, 2020
Thank you for leaving a review regarding your recent stay here at the Best Western South Coast Inn. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. We know there are many hotel options in town and we greatly appreciate your loyalty as a rewards member. We hope you will come back and see us again soon!
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I wanted a hotel that could be like a home away from home so that my daughter and I could enjoy some time together. She is currently a student at UCSB and even she needs a break from her daily off-campus apartment life. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. We upgraded to a suite and there was a TV is both the bedroom and "living room" each with DVD players. With a Redbox nearby, we rented a movie to watch in the evening. The room also had a mini fridge and microwave which came in handy. There is a nicely equipped gym and a lovely pool area as well. This location is also perfect as it is close to UCSB, nearby restaurants, grocery and shops and it is also just 10 or 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. We both slept really well as the beds were very comfortable and to our liking. All in all, this is a very nice hotel and we enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from South-Coast I, Front Desk at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Mar 4, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here at the Best Western South Coast Inn. We are so glad you found our hotel a nice place to stay, and that you enjoyed the gym and pool area. We hope to see you again soon!
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We have stayed in Best Westerns all over the world and this was by far the worst. We paid $350/night for a standard motel room that should have been $150/night. I've never stayed at a place where the wifi didn't work. I was on the phone w/their tech support for 30 min. and the problem still didn't get resolved. The toilets were low flow which is fine, but it took a long time for them to fill up, the fridge needed a staff member to come look at it to make sure it was functioning (this staff member didn't wear a mask when entering our room), and the sink water had an awful sulfur smell. The grounds were the best part and clearly what they spent their money on. The staff were pretty unhelpful w/our food allergies at breakfast and when we mentioned all of these issues to the manager, she was also unhelpful. She said we would need to go through Expedia since we booked w/them. She also admitted to the rooms being overpriced!! I called Best Western customer service and left a voicemail. Never heard back from them after they said I would after one day. We are still waiting to hear back from the corporate office. We will think twice before staying in another Best Western. Beware w/this place!!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Aug 20, 2021
Dear Rudy Sorenson, Thank you for your response. We understand that you were disappointed to pay a high price for your stay. We want to make sure that you know that the premium you pay is to stay in the Santa Barbara area, and that we are a very competitively priced hotel. We are a great value for Santa Barbara/ Goleta area and are confident in our price for value. We apologize for any issues that you dad while here, as these are not typical for us. You should hear back from Best Western within 3-5 business days. Sincerely, Nicole Weland, AGM
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My dad lives down the street and so I know the area well. His couch bed is getting too uncomfortable for me, so for our last 2 nights we booked a double queen room on the Mountain side of the hotel, on the ground floor. Our fridge was not working, but they were eventually able to replace it, so after that we were very happy with our stay. I really enjoyed the grounds and the succulents. The hot tub heater was broken so I wasn't able to try that, and it was a bit too cold to swim in their pool. I liked the lobby area with the coffee and hot drinks available. I did find the mocha and vanilla cappuccino too sweet, however, the remedy is to add one or two shots of espresso to your cup!
We slept very well and it was rather quiet.
I've stayed at The Goodland next door before, but the South Coast Inn is a more affordable choice(though it is very hard to find decent hotels below $150/ night in the Santa Barbara area).
We slept very well and it was rather quiet.
I've stayed at The Goodland next door before, but the South Coast Inn is a more affordable choice(though it is very hard to find decent hotels below $150/ night in the Santa Barbara area).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from South-Coast I, Front Desk at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Feb 2, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here at the Best Western South Coast Inn. We are so glad you found our hotel a nice place to stay, and that you enjoyed the grounds and the succulents. We hope to see you again soon!
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As soon as I arrived I felt discriminated against. I was asked to stand behind a partition that the previous guest was not asked to stand behind. The lady was very unpleasant and sarcastic. She then continued to go over all the negative restrictions and didn’t highlight any amenities. I was intimidated and continued to received a lecture of what was not allowed. Wanting to give another chance, we proceeded to the room which was not as clean as you’d think with all the extreme restrictions; I am now thinking negatively and take a closer look: I find it extremely disturbing that the toilet roll was not changed out, just nicely folded from the prior guest. It had smelled like someone just used the bathroom; the bathroom light and fan were also on. The “clean” remote was in a dirty holder, and the other remote was not thought of. The rough towels smelled like chlorine and when I asked for extra at check in, since there’s no housekeeping offered, I was questioned on if I was sure I needed more towels since the room had four and I was staying two nights with my boyfriend. My experience was horrible and I had to stay two nights! It was way overpriced for its condition. There wasn’t any parking and I was offered nothing besides a low quality motel room. The maids only clean what’s required: toilet, mirror, sink; but the mirror frame, shower tile, and door frame didn’t look like they’d ever been cleaned. The tile in the shower was broken and the interior had been painted over so many times it looked disgusting.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Mar 23, 2021
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Our hotel values your feedback and aims to provide our guests with a safe and comfortable stay. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for other guests in the future.
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Stayed here 1 night to help pack my son up to move out of UCSB campus apartment. Due to graduation week activities, all hotels in the area were about 40% above normal pricing (and the hotels closest to UCSB were booked up). This BW hotel is about 3 miles from campus so convenient for visiting parents. If not for the high price I would have given this 4 out of 5. Service was good, although I was annoyed they only serve breakfast from 7-9am, even on weekends. I arrived in the lobby to checkout at 9:15AM on Saturday morning to find no breakfast available. I also didn't like the pillows (very thick, not good for stomach sleepers). Hair dryer was old and broke as I was using it. Good location close to restaurants, drug stores, fast food etc and easy access to 101.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Oct 15, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here at the Best Western Plus South Coast Inn. We hope to see you again soon!
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My flight from Colorado was canceled and I was unable to use my reservation. The general manager refused to waive the $288 cancellation fee even though their website later that night indicated they were sold out and had no rooms available. I called before check-in time. I talked to their corporate office and staff members that said the general manager had the discretion to waive the fee, but when I talked with her she flat refused without giving any explanation. They have certainly lost a customer in me as best business practices for hotels say a hotel should consider extenuating circumstances when considering fees and obviously this was not even considered in this case as it was completely beyond my control and it appears they re-sold the room anyway.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Sep 22, 2021
Hello Sarah Law, We are very sorry that you were not able to cancel your reservation within the required cancellation period. We understand that sometimes there are extenuating circumstances. In general hotels are strict with cancellation policies on sold-out nights. As a courtesy, our Front Desk manager offered to try to resell it for you, but was not able to since you called late in the day. We are very sorry, and if you have any further questions feel free to contact us.
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The staff is friendly. The room is very clean. The housekeeper even folded items in a rose shape. My room even smelled good. The hot tub and pool are available to use. You sign up for 45 min increments to use these amenities. I signed up and had the pool and hot tub all to myself. This is awesome due to the covid 19 pandemic. No sharing.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from South-Coast Inn, General Manager at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Oct 24, 2020
Mobile15376859415 thank you for continuing to choose to stay with us here at the Best Western South Coast Inn. We are so glad you find our hotel a great place to stay during these times. We know there are many hotel options in town and we greatly appreciate your loyalty. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Extremely helpful in every way. Easy access to all amenities plus a homey feel to the backyard. The lobby can be an extension of your living room. The breakfast has something for everyone and is available to the early bird or regular breakfast hours.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from South-Coast I, Front Desk at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Responded Jan 21, 2020
Thank you for the excellent review of our property, we appreciate your positive feedback! We hope to see you again soon!
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dont know but i doubt it- nothing seems to be free there!
Our room wasn’t ADA compliant. I don’t recall seeing ADA compliant rooms available.
A standard tub as mentioned above, but there is an outdoor hot tub for "soaking."
There's a small gym near the lobby
"The hot tub gets crowded, but I was more interested in the pool. Coin laundry is available. Ask the lobby for ping pong paddles and balls."Read full review
"Don't stay here! Staff will lie to your face and could care less about your stay! They have ZERO customer service experience in hospitality!"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$283 - C$427 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
121
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Nearby attractions include Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond (0.8 km), The Imperial Lounge (0.8 km), and paperback alley (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Habit Burger & Grill, Kyle's Kitchen, and Nikka Fish Market and Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Best Western Plus South Coast Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Goleta.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.