Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays and weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately USD 6 to 15 for adults and USD 4 to 7 for children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 40.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located next to a golf course and is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Bowl. It is 0.4 miles from Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and 0.6 miles from Carpinteria State Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for staying free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per stay, and rollaway beds are available for USD 15.00 per stay. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Average nightly price at Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$144
March	$156
April	$167
May	$181
June	$199
July	$225
August	$208
September	$207
October	$175
November	$144
December	$137

What guests think

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn earns praise for its pretty Spanish-style courtyard, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and friendly front-desk staff, plus convenient access to Carpinteria’s downtown and beaches, as well as free parking and garden views.

Common downsides are freeway and hallway noise and thin ceilings, especially in rooms not facing the courtyard. Several reviews note a very small pool and hot tub, inconsistent restaurant hours with no included breakfast, and periodic maintenance problems like hot-water lapses, noisy or weak AC, and dated fixtures. Choose a courtyard-facing room and expect a charming, convenient stay rather than extensive amenities.

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Facilities

Attractive courtyard and free parking are appreciated, but the pool and hot tub are very small. Guests report mixed experiences with the on-site restaurant/bar and occasional closures; lobby coffee is available, yet breakfast is not included.

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Ed

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smallest jacuzzi i have ever seen.

8

Noel

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with free parking and coffee is available. There is a on site restaurant that we didn’t try. Not within walking distance of much…but close to the nice downtown.

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Darian

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only bad thing was there was some light that kept flashing all night and it was annoying. It was like someone was taking a picture with a flash every 45 seconds. Not sure if it was the hallway or what but it was annoying. Also the vending machine for water didn't work. Would be nice to have some bottled water in the room. The pool was super tiny. The staff was great. Place was clean.

10

Raven

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Near town center. Quiet , comfortable, clean . Swimming pool is very small, mainly for children

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Tiffany

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location for all things Santa Barbara or Carpinteria. Directly off the 101. Pros: Beautiful hotel. The exterior is so impressive! Cozy beads. Soft pillows. Gorgeous courtyard for relaxing. Restaurant on site. (No room service though) Cons: Small pool No free breakfast Right on the 101, so it’s loud in the rooms. I would absolutely stay again.

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Paul

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my first time staying at this location. The staff was professional, courteous, and friendly. We enjoyed our stay here and look forward to staying here again. However, what I would like to see taken care of is that all the air vents be cleaned, such as the bathroom vents and the air vents in the laundry rooms and hallways and roof/ceilings. Another thing is the sunrise grill, says they close at 9:30pm but when we went there to eat at 8:30pm we were told by which I believe to be the manager that they close at 9pm and could service, only drinks and appetizers but would have to hurry and be done by 9:00pm. The free nt desk and the paper left in our room for the time closing both said 9:30pm. So we had to leave the hotel and find a place to be able to sit down and eat. I hope these matters could and will be addressed before my next visit.

10

Cynthia

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub was dirty

10

Jenny

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not disappointed at all here. The service was excellent, the rooms were beautiful and the courtyard was an added bonus. We enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi wa our favorite. It was less than a mile from the beach, a good donut shop, starbucks and other small shops. We will definitely be back.

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Rose

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The chef was sick one day and the restaurant was closed for a whole day.

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Marilyn

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very pleasant and helpful when we asked to change rooms. The facility is generally what is expected of a Best Western Plus which is clean, nicely decorated and spacious for the price. Pool area is minimal. A pleasant feature is a bar and small restaurant on the 3rd floor open after 5:30.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but others note musty or smoky odors, stained carpets, or stray hairs in bathrooms. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across rooms.

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Monica

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed and the lady at the front desk was really nice.

6

Lori

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property needs better cleaning. Carpets were dirty and poorly vacuumed. Bathtub didn’t drain well. The property is showing its age.

8

Alfred

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and clean hotel

6

Yelena

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute from the outside, outdated inside, stained carpet, terrible quality pillows, strange smell inside like a mildew smell.

6

Dianna

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outside, the hotel is beautiful and comfortable. Rooms need work. Smelled musty and sweaty, carpet stains, bedding seemed thin and not cleaned properly. Bathroom was okay except water smell kinda scary, even for brushing your teeth. Found out they provide filtered water near the front desk in a dispenser, but…..? Really? Who wants to go walk down there and fill up a cup? Staff were nice at check in and out. Price was right, considering everywhere else, but lost money on one of three rooms when family member couldn’t make it last minute and it was the non-refundable rate. Lesson learned. Courtyard is beautiful and reviews on the restaurant seem good even though we didn’t use it. Town is a few blocks away if you want to walk, although there’s always plenty of parking to drive there too.

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Leonor

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn't really clean the carpet had a lot stains and the bathroom wasn't really clean , the beds are not comfortable at all.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff.

10

RUBY

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk and service staff were friendly and efficient. My room and all other areas of hotel are clean and properly maintained.

6

Jose

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just had some issues with finding pubic hairs in the bathtub ... So it is apparent that cleanliness is not through. Otherwise fair, for that reason

10

Maria

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel! Friendly staff! Rooms were so nice and clean. Overall our family had a beautiful experience.

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Rooms

Courtyard-facing rooms with balconies are popular, though some patios are shared and a few rooms feel small or dated. Noise from the freeway and thin ceilings is a recurring issue; occasional in-room problems include humid or noisy AC and faulty fridges, while beds are often comfortable.

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Monica

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed and the lady at the front desk was really nice.

8

Christine

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very cool place. Our room on the courtyard was perfect.

8

Gina

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice stay. We were in an outside room which had a fair amount of freeway traffic noise, but that doesn’t bother us. If it bothers you you might want to ask for a courtyard room.

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Chris Myers

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I don't normally write negative reviews, but my family and I were very disappointed with our stay here. We stayed a full week and experienced a range of frustrations, including: • The pool is tiny! It's the smallest hotel pool I have ever seen -- more like a large hot tub than a pool. • We had a malfunctioning refrigerator with a mildewy smell that permeated the room when we arrived. It made frequent, loud noises (loud enough to wake me up multiple times a night). The staff said that they could not get anyone in to fix it until after we were gone. • Lack of local knowledge: We asked the staff for recommendations about the local area, but they replied, "I don't live around here, so I don't know the area." We asked if there was an Indian restaurant in town, and one staffer suggested a Thai place, saying, "They are pretty much the same." • Gym: One morning, the gym area simply would not open because no one's keys worked. The staff member simply threw up her hands and said, "There's nothing I can do until my manager comes." Overall, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the place, but I would not recommend it to anyone.

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Ingrid

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautiful property. My room was spacious and quiet, despite the close 101 freeway. The pool is very small, but warm for a relaxing swim.

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Cory

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a 2 queen room facing the on ramp. The noise was noticeable but didnt prevent us from sleeping. But we also live near a busy street so it makes sense. My biggest issue was the air conditioner. It was more of a swamp cooler. Our room cooled but remained humid. When we returned home our clothes we repacked were damp. And the humidity in the room made getting ready for a wedding pretty tricky. If i were jist staying here for a quick stay over alone, it would be fine. But a family of 4 getting ready for a formal wedding would be a no.

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Irish

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room we got was right next to the freeway and was super loud all night long as well as bright. It felt like it was smaller than most of their other rooms I’ve stayed in. It didn’t look anything like the photos on the site. It was in the way back and felt like an afterthought kind of room. We asked to switch since it was my birthday and I just wanted to get good sleep and they gave us a better room that looked more like the photo online when we booked. That room felt a lot better - had vaulted ceilings and overlooked the courtyard. Probably won’t stay there again.

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Kyle

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

freeway noise

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Sylvia

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing that we didn’t like isthatw we were on the first floor and when the guess above us were moving walking we could hear them. The grounds are very pretty

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Vivian

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room with 2 queen beds is very small, much smaller than the norm for standard rooms in other hotels. I asked them to clean my room well in advance but they did not do it. I had to ask on the second day and they had an excuse that there was no one to clean. But I saw the maids cleaning other rooms. Be aware that you must share a balcony with your next door neighbor as there is no dividing wall. It’s poorly designed from that aspect. So no privacy. Courtyard is not really accessible as there are courtyard rooms that have patio chairs and tables in front of them, so it’s a bit deceiving the hotel description.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with several shout-outs to front-desk team members. However, some guests reported unhelpful responses, early check-in fees, and poor follow-through on maintenance or room issues.

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10

Julissa

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service! Friendly!

2

Dyanne

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no hot water for a shower in the morning and the front desk didn’t answer the phone. My husband took a cold one. I had no shower. We told the front desk at check out and asked for a full or partial refund. They said we need to go through you, and that staff won’t be able to refund any more than 20%. We said that was not enough, so they advised us to contact the manager, Rola Rizk, and gave me her card. I sent an email to her less than an hour ago explaining the situation and asking her to flag our request and authorize an increased refund. I would like forward the email to you can give me the best address. Thank you, Dyanne

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Jason

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property puts the Plus in Plus. It is truly resort like. The front desk is very amenable and personable; five star service from Mario. Mario better get a raise or he will be poached by Miramar or San Ysidro Ranch. He is impeccable and professional. The rooms are stellar. Premium bedding, fridge and TV w YouTube capabilities, and great lush gardens. Ask for a courtyard room to enjoy the romance. Bravo, Best Western. This is one of your best properties. Close to all the fun on Linden Ave. and easy to access freeway yet you feel removed and rested. My new favorite hotel in SB county. Just a delight. Off to enjoy the rest of my coffee on my courtyard balcony! -JR

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Jerry

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed at this hotel from March 30 to 31 and was extremely disappointed with the customer service provided by the staff on duty during the night. When I approached him for assistance in getting coins for the laundry-something as simple as exchanging a dollar bill- he refused, despite there clearly being coins available in the cash register. I also asked for help with the vending machine and again, he refused to assist. he showed no interest in helping at all, and gave off a very negative attitude throughout the interaction. What was most upsetting is that I go outside at 4:00AM, just to get coins, which felt very unsafe and completely avoidable if the staff had simply been willing to help. Strongly recommend to assign a staff who are professional, approachable, and trained in proper customer service,

2

Anzhela

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I honestly don’t understand how this hotel has so many good reviews when everything about my stay was so disappointing. At check-in, the worker told us we had plenty of room options and promised to give us a “good room with a good view.” She asked us to wait until our reservation time. When she finally gave us the keys, she suddenly admitted she had made a mistake—our room didn’t actually have a private balcony, it had a shared one. This was never mentioned anywhere in the description. We were already frustrated, but decided to let it go. When we got to the room, we turned on the AC and it made a terrible, loud noise. We called the front desk immediately, and they sent a specialist who confirmed that the unit was defective and told us we should be moved to another room. We waited, but no one ever followed up. When we called again, the front desk told us there were no available rooms and, worse, that all their AC units make the same loud noise. We explained that it was impossible to sleep with that noise and asked them to do something—anything—to help us. Their response was basically, “There’s nothing we can do.” We even asked to cancel the reservation since the room was unlivable, but they said cancellation was not an option and that we had no choice but to stay. This hotel has terrible customer service, zero care for guests, and broken amenities. First they messed up our room, then stuck us with a noisy AC and refused to help.

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Michael

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for my daughter's graduation from UCSB. We booked 3 rooms. I find it to be not a great customer experience, when we want to check in about an hour early and were told we would be charged $25/room, even if the room was ready. Not a great way to show you value the customer.

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Anna

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel never brought towels or blankets we asked for and we asked several times. Hotel staff harassed us about our service dogs and made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Mario told us it was standard practice to approach guests with service dogs and tell them that if their dogs cause damage, they will be charged for it. Our service dogs are better trained and better bread than Mario, hotel staff that has neither manners nor respect for guests with disabilities.

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Jason

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great courtyard room. Mario offered courteous and friendly front desk service. Great sleep and the mini gym is a nice addition.

10

Matthew

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very friendly and accommodating

10

Christian

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Service

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Location

Convenient right off the 101 with easy access to downtown Carpinteria and the beach, and many guests walk to restaurants and shops. Rooms near the freeway can pick up traffic noise.

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Suzanne

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has a beautiful courtyard and is very convenient to town and the highway. Maybe offer breakfast included.

10

Timothy

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located close to the town center.

10

Yolanda

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and nice. Close to beach, restaurants and shops.

8

Tiffany

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location for all things Santa Barbara or Carpinteria. Directly off the 101. Pros: Beautiful hotel. The exterior is so impressive! Cozy beads. Soft pillows. Gorgeous courtyard for relaxing. Restaurant on site. (No room service though) Cons: Small pool No free breakfast Right on the 101, so it’s loud in the rooms. I would absolutely stay again.

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Mike

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Walked everywhere !

8

Sonia

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location within walkable distance to restaurants and beach. Great little town for kids

8

douglas

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is perfect for access to the downtown area. The noise from the freeway is a bother.

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Jenny

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not disappointed at all here. The service was excellent, the rooms were beautiful and the courtyard was an added bonus. We enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi wa our favorite. It was less than a mile from the beach, a good donut shop, starbucks and other small shops. We will definitely be back.

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Shelley

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

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Todd

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Believe the pics. This is a lovely property with SB style and charm. Doesn’t quite match the location right off freeway but you can walk to downtown Carpinteria and both the City and State beaches which are excellent. Would recommend.

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Dining

On-site restaurant/bar receives mixed feedback: some enjoyed meals and breakfast, but others found closures or limited hours and service. Breakfast isn’t included, though a lobby coffee machine is appreciated.

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Vicki

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have been a five star revue in every category except, like many places these days they were short staffed so no daily housekeeping. Otherwise, a great place to stay and the breakfast in the restaurant was very good. Did not have dinner there. I am sure it would have been great too.7

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Carmen

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I keep coming back because for the most part I’m pleased with The Best Western hotel. Their restaurant was awful!! I said no mayonnaise on my turkey sandwich and every piece of bread was full of it. I even asked the lady who took the order. She said no mayo. I ordered ice cream and description was chocolate or vanilla. It had syrup. When I started to complaint about it, was told that’s the way it comes. They offered to replaced sandwich but didn’t trust them by then. HORRIBLE, DISGUSTING, DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE!!!

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Selena

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little disappointed that the hotel grill restaurant was not open. But a very convenient location to walk to local spots.

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Tiffany

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location for all things Santa Barbara or Carpinteria. Directly off the 101. Pros: Beautiful hotel. The exterior is so impressive! Cozy beads. Soft pillows. Gorgeous courtyard for relaxing. Restaurant on site. (No room service though) Cons: Small pool No free breakfast Right on the 101, so it’s loud in the rooms. I would absolutely stay again.

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Paul

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my first time staying at this location. The staff was professional, courteous, and friendly. We enjoyed our stay here and look forward to staying here again. However, what I would like to see taken care of is that all the air vents be cleaned, such as the bathroom vents and the air vents in the laundry rooms and hallways and roof/ceilings. Another thing is the sunrise grill, says they close at 9:30pm but when we went there to eat at 8:30pm we were told by which I believe to be the manager that they close at 9pm and could service, only drinks and appetizers but would have to hurry and be done by 9:00pm. The free nt desk and the paper left in our room for the time closing both said 9:30pm. So we had to leave the hotel and find a place to be able to sit down and eat. I hope these matters could and will be addressed before my next visit.

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Griplock

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly service upon check in. The overall experience was great. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The Bar / Restuarant was really good. I highly recommend.

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Pawel

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

good hotel but its best days are behind it. Unfortunately no breakfast available (only a la carte in the restaurant

10

Rose

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The chef was sick one day and the restaurant was closed for a whole day.

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Suri

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility.

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Paul

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was amazing. Your representative on the evening I checked in was helpful and cheerful. The room was fine. Clean and comfortable. The problem was in the morning. I did not care for the in room coffee. I went to the lobby and the pot was empty. Your representative said it could not be refilled until the kitchen was opened at 7 am. At 7:30 there was still no coffee.

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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