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    Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

    1,447 reviews
    #25 of 53 Hotels in Santa Barbara
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    3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3112
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Very happy stay!

    One needs to remember that the Santa Barbara area is very expensive, especially during peak seasons, weekends and/or summer months. That being said, just recently spent a night at this hotel in what we thought was going to be the "off" season. Although the town...More

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    Response from ChivaunC, General Manager at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree InnResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you Lifeisonetrip for taking the time to let us know about your recent stay. It is so nice to read of your appreciation of our efforts to keep the hotel clean and well cared for. My team strives to ensure that the hotel presents...More

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    Reviewed October 3, 2018 via mobile
    Great welcome and lovely facilities

    We stopped in for a one night stay on our way up the coast. What a pleasant surprise! This is an older style motel but very well presented and clean with complimentary tea, coffee & fruit in reception. What made it stand out for us...More

    Thank Rach2911
    Response from ChivaunC, General Manager at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree InnResponded October 9, 2018

    Rachel P, Thank you for acknowledging "Spider" (Geno) and his efforts to ensure that you enjoyed a nice stay. He is a hospitality super star and we are lucky to have him on our team. Our location across for La Cumbre Plaza really does offer...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great place to stay

    Best Western Pepper Tree was a great place to stay while I was in Santa Barbara. The pool, guest room, and other amenities were really nice - one thing I really enjoyed was the fresh fruit they provided every day. Highly recommend staying here for...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Not all bad

    An older hotel that’s starting to show its 35 years. My wife & I agreed that the owners were making a modest attempt to maintain things, but a major remodel can’t be too far off if they want to keep their franchise. I would have...More

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    Response from ChivaunC, General Manager at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree InnResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you Ken K for your feedback. We appreciate hearing from all of our guests. Please note that we are in the process of updating our guest rooms with new carpet, furniture and bathrooms. The Pepper Tree Inn is part of the Santa Barbara Hotel...More

    Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile
    Thank you for a great stay!

    After staying here about 6 weeks ago I brought my family this time for a short vacation. We were kindly upgraded to a room by the pool. We slept great and loved stepping out to the beautiful well-kept grounds and pool. Front office staff was...More

    Thank kat503
    Response from ChivaunC, General Manager at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree InnResponded 4 weeks ago

    kat503, Thank you for bringing your family back to enjoy a short vacation. We hope you have a little longer visit next time you stay with us. See you soon, Chivaun.

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    Nestled on five acres of tropical gardens, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn is a Spanish-inspired resort hotel with ornate tile and wrought-iron embellishments. The lush gardens feature pathways …More lined with palms and cascading bougainvillea. The hotel offers two heated tile pools, two whirlpools, an exercise room and massage facilities, conference facilities, complimentary parking and free high-speed wireless Internet service.The hotel's spacious, well-appointed guest rooms feature private decks or balconies overlooking the gardens and pool courtyards. The Treehouse Restaurant and Lounge offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and provides room, patio, and poolside service.Located on upper State Street with easy access to 101, the hotel is adjacent to the shops and restaurants at La Cumbre Plaza, and is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, world-class golf courses, award-winning wineries, glorious beaches, and the Santa Barbara Mission. Less
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    Pool
    Restaurant
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Free Parking
    Spa
    Air Conditioning
    Babysitting
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Heated pool
    Hot Tub
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Microwave
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Refrigerator in room
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Beachfront
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    Breakfast included
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    Number of rooms
    150
    Price range
    US$151 - US$270 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
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    United States > California > Santa Barbara
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    Number of rooms
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    Price range
    US$151 - US$270 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
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    Best Western Santa Barbara
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    Santa Barbara Best Western
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    Helenkeegan72
    September 22, 2018|
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    Response from mum2dogs | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure as we booked through a travel agent.
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    Response from StefanonHolidays | Reviewed this property |
    When we were there in August last year they were in use, very spacious and very reasonable priced
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    November 26, 2017|
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    "Away from pool area if you want quiet."
    Joiemacadam
    Sep. 28, 2018
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    "overlooking the courtyard"
    LisaJoe123
    Sep. 13, 2018
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    "Great value for money, ask for a ground floor room."
    Blake3754
    Aug. 18, 2018
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    "Rooms on the north side have more traffic at night (trains?), while the south had pool noises during the day."
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    Jun. 22, 2018
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