Best Western Encina Lodge Suites in Santa Barbara, CA

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Best Western Encina Lodge Suites

Location. The family-owned Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites in mid-town Santa Barbara, Calif., adjoins the prestigious Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic and Cottage Hospital. The Museum of Natural History is one-half mile away and downtown Santa Barbara is within one mile. Complimentary transportation to and from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and to an Amtrak station is provided.
Hotel Features. American fare is featured at A Capella Restaurant and Bar, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Patio dining is available and assorted coffees and fruit are offered in the lobby. Business services and complimentary wireless Internet access are provided, as are massage services and an on premises beauty salon. A verdant garden on the property's grounds houses a landmark aviary. For recreation, a heated outdoor pool and spa tub are available.

Guestrooms. Boasting private patios or balconies, the 121 guestrooms and suites offer separate sitting areas, exposed-beam ceilings, rattan, dark- and blond-wood furnishings, upholstered chairs and décor in sea green or light blue. Beds feature triple sheeting and 300-thread-count bed linens. Rooms include cable television with premium channels, complimentary wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, refrigerators and in-room safes. Kitchenettes contain dining areas, microwave ovens, stovetops, cookware and table settings for four.

Expert Tip. The property provides fresh fruit, cookies and candy in all guest accommodations.

Surrounding Area

MIDTOWN/CULTURAL & HISTORIC

Room Information - Best Western Encina Lodge Suites

Bed Type:  Short Description: 2 doubles Long Description: Two double beds with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: 1 king Long Description: One king bed with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: 1 bedroom  suite Long Description: One queen bed with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Queen sofa bed. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Separate sitting area. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffeemaker, and toaster (dishes/utensils available, surcharge). Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: 1 bedroom suite, smoking Long Description: One queen bed with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Queen sofa bed. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Separate sitting area. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffeemaker, and toaster (dishes/utensils available, surcharge). Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Smoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: 1 king, smoking Long Description: One king bed with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Smoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: 2 doubles, smoking Long Description: Two double beds with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Balcony or patio furnished with table and two chairs. View of mountain, garden, or pool. Exterior-corridor access. Located on floor 1 or 2. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Smoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: 1 Queen Long Description: One queen bed with triple sheeting and 300-thread-count linens. Exterior-corridor access. Located in the Pueblo Building. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary local calls and voice mail. Cable TV with complimentary HBO. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Fruit and cookies. Hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Exterior corridors
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Queen of the Missions - 0.5 miles
Museum of Natural History - 0.5 miles
Downtown Santa Barbara - 1.0 mile
Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 1.0 mile
Santa Barbara Courthouse - 1.0 mile
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden - 1.0 mile
Santa Barbara Courthouse - 1.0 mile
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2.0 miles
Sterns Wharf - 2.0 miles

Driving Directions - Best Western Encina Lodge Suites

From Santa Barbara Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 9 miles.

Exit the airport onto Ward Memorial Boulevard.
Enter Hwy 101 Southbound toward Santa Barbara.
Take the Mission Street exit and turn left on Mission.
Turn left onto Bath Street.
The hotel is a few blocks ahead on the right.