from 5 sources
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"Room was clean, maid staff was thorough, there is an on premise pool and restaurant." — source Hotels.com
"The room was comfortable, clean and the bed was great, with very firm mattress (and real bath mat, not just a "towel." — source Travelocity
"If you are looking for value, and a clean well serviced hotel, this is the place." — source Expedia
"Clean and convenient to most of Santa Barbara." — source Hotels.com
"Room was clean and comfortable." — source Hotels.com
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"This was a cute hotel in a residential area, very friendly staff, I wouldnt go for the pool it wasnt very tempting." — source Orbitz
"This is an enchanting hotel with first class service." — source Travelocity
"We received great customer service." — source Travelocity
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"The neighborhood was nice and quiet; being a mile or so from the main drag of Santa Barbara was good for us." — source Hotels.com
"And it was NOT withing walking distance to the beach." — source Travelocity
"Everything was very nearby but the hotel is in a residential area and very quiet. Staff was very cordial and the price was reasonable for the area." — source Expedia
"Close but not too close to the downtown scene." — source Hotels.com
"but within walking distance to a great coffeehouse (Daily Grind) and an independent ice cream shop (McConnells)." — source Expedia
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"A bit pricey for the value style hotel, but no complaints." — source Hotels.com
"It is excellent value for money and comfortable. Perfect for an inexpensive family weekend away." — source Travelocity
"We could have had a really nice breakfast for the price we paid." — source Expedia
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"The room was very homey with the quilted bedspread and delicately flowered wallpaper." — source Hotels.com
"The front dest told us that if we wait they will give us better room as our room was not clean yet. When we came back 1 hr later, we found that they gave our room to someone else and we were stuck with a small room." — source Travelocity
"the room was nice but a little dated." — source Expedia
"Room needs soundproofing--I could hear everything from adjoining rooms even folks using the toilet." — source Travelocity
"The rooms were very clean, plenty of towels, shampoo etc." — source Travelocity
More information on Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites
The Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites is conveniently located with easy access to beautiful beaches, the historic and lovely downtown Santa Barbara, and a host of world-class golf courses. Acclaimed for its peaceful atmosphere, the hotel is within walking distance of the Queen of the Missions and adjacent to the Sansum Clinic and Cottage Hospital. The guests will find a wide variety of nearby dining and shopping options. Relax by the garden pool, enjoy the aviary, book a massage, or simply unwind in the whirlpool. Each individually appointed guest room features free high-speed wireless Internet, air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, make-up mirror, iron and ironing board, wall safe, fresh fruit, cookies, Crabtree & Evelyn bath products, complimentary HBO, and DVD player with free movie rentals.
Check-in Time:
1500Check-out Time:
1200Total Rooms:
122Total Floors:
2 floors.Rooms:
122Cancellation Policy
Cancel 48 hr prior to arrival
Directions
Located in midtown, the hotel is adjacent to Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic and Cottage Hospital, and is just minutes from historic downtown, the Red-Tile Walking Tour, Mission Santa Barbara, golf courses, beaches, wineries, and more.
Area
Santa Barbara
Pets
False
Attractions
Sba 1 MiArts Crafts Show every Sunda2 MiBiking, Jogging Trails oceanfr2 MiDowntown Santa Barbara 2 MiGlen Annie Golf Course 2 MiMuseum Of Natural History 2 MiRed Tile Walking Tour 2 MiSansum Clinic Cottage Hospit0 MiSanta Barbara Botanic Gardens 2 MiSanta Barbara City College 2 MiSanta Barbara Golf Course 1 MiSanta Barbara Historic Museum 2 MiSanta Barbara Mission 2 MiSanta Barbara Museum Of Art 2 MiStearns Wharf 2 MiUniv Of California santa Barba7 Mi Sansum Clinic Cottage Hospit0 MiSanta Barbara City College 2 MiUniv Of California santa Barba7 Mi
Dining
RestaurantEncina Cafe & Cocktails serves American cuisine during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. Patio dining is available.
Information by TravelocityCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $149

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