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Best Western Carpinteria Inn - Carpinteria 34.40187, -119.52639
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013 United States
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Guest review summary
- 3.7 Average rating: All Trip Types
- 74% Recommended
- 73 Reviews
- 3.8 Hotel Service
- 3.7 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.1 Room Cleanliness
Average rating by Guest Trip Type
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| Trip type | Number of reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| All Trip Types | (73) | 3.7 |
| Business | (13) | 3.1 |
| Romance | (8) | 3.6 |
| Family | (11) | 3.9 |
| With Friends | (5) | 4.2 |
| All Others | (36) | 3.9 |
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Amenities
Services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Parking (secure)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Spa tub
Business & Event
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Conference room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
Accessibility Features
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Rooms (all rooms include)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable/satellite television channels
- Cable television service
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access (complimentary)
- Iron/ironing board
- Multi-line phone
- Non-smoking only
- Pay movies
- Premium television channel(s)
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
- Wireless Internet access
General
- Air-conditioned public areas;
- Bar/lounge;
- Elevator/lift;
- Microwave in lobby;
- Number of floors: 3;
- Number of rooms: 145;
- Restaurant(s) in hotel;
- Smoke-free property;
- Swimming pool - outdoor
| Check-in time is | 3 PM |
| Check-out time is | Noon |
| Pets not allowed |
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Dining
Sunset Bar & Grille - California fare. Open for breakfast and dinner. Bar open till late.
Room service - Available during restaurant hours.
Recreation
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and spa tub in a tropical courtyard setting. A fitness room with cardio machines and weight-training equipment is also on site.
Kayak and bicycle rentals are available down at the beach. Swimming, surf fishing, and whale watching are also popular beach activities.
The 18-hole golf course at the Valley Club of Montecito is within seven miles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site at Best Western Carpinteria Inn, or near the hotel in the surrounding Santa Barbara area; fees may apply.
- Aerobics nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Playground nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
Nearby Activities & Points of Interest
Less than 0.5 mile
- Downtown Carpinteria - 900 yards
0.5 - 1.0 mi
- Carpinteria Amtrak Station - 900 yards
3.0+ mi
- Downtown Montecito - 6.9 miles
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 8.1 miles
- Westmont College - 8.3 miles
- Stearns Wharf - 9.2 miles
- West Beach - 9.3 miles
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 9.5 miles
- Santa Barbara Bowl - 9.8 miles
- Leadbetter Beach - 9.9 miles
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 miles
- Oxnard Airport (OXR) - 23 miles
- Santa Paula Airport (SZP) - 27 miles
- Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) - 34 miles
Reviews
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""Looks Good from the Freeway, But....""
Reviewed by Eric of Ventura County on Sep 30, 2009
I would not stay here again based on what my wife & I went through. The first two rooms we had, the TV's were not working, and the final room we had the cleanliness of the room & sheets were less than desirable. The worst part of our stay was being awaken in the middle of the night by a family who had the key to our room trying to get in. It turns out, someone at the front desk was not notified that we had switched rooms, and gave another customer access to our room. After calling the front desk the manager kept saying, it was not him but the previous shift. Inexcusable!! Bottom line, I will pay more, or less to stay elsewhere.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 2.0 Hotel Service
- 2.0 Hotel Condition
- 2.0 Room Comfort
- 1.0 Room Cleanliness
"Nice hotel"
Reviewed by Florian of Portland on Sep 13, 2009
I liked this hotel except for one thing. I had a room with a balcony which was really nice to have, but the balcony was directly connected to your next guest rooms. I mean there was no divider or anything to protect your privacy. My wife and I were kind of nervous leaving the balcony door open. But we left the door open anyway as there was no window otherwise. The room was a good sized and clean. I requested a room on a top floor facing the courtyard way in advance via email, however the hotel did not reply. We did not get a room facing the courtyard, but it didn't matter. All in all we liked this hotel and likely to go back when we are in the area.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 2.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Dated..small room"
Reviewed by jana of portland on Sep 4, 2009
Very average..even for a Best Western. Small, older room. Was 10 minutes from Santa Barbara tho, which was a plus. Also explains the high rates..
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 24, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"A Nice Hotel"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 18, 2009
Actually stayed in two different rooms during my stay (a long story; not due to anything about the hotel). Both were clean and comfortable; neither faced the inner courtyard/pool. Saw much larger suites, but my rooms were standard size. Hotel staff were quite friendly and helpful. Although not remarkable, I would definitely recommend this hotel for someone wanting to visit the Santa Barbara area.
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out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Decent, but not outstanding"
Reviewed by Teresa of Redlands on Aug 2, 2009
Close to freeway. Lots of noise. Price if good. Can ride bikes to beach for not convenient to walk to beach. Beds not too comfortable. Choose top floor if possible. Can hear everything is on a lower floor. A little cheaper than other local hotels, but would pay more for the convenience.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 1, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by jed of santa clarita on Jul 31, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Average"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 7, 2009
It's an average hotel at an average price. Good location right off the highway.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"Great room for the money"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 1, 2009
We were going to Santa Barbara Zoo and staying just a few minutes away saves us lots of dollars. It was easy to get to the zoo from here.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Spend a little more to get closer to downtown"
Reviewed by Scott of Salem on Jun 25, 2009
Nice enough hotel for the price, and the area is nice enough as well, but it's a bit far from the town or beach if you're looking to walk or enjoy a night out. Friendly staff and decent in-house restaurant, but an unusually small pool and jacuzzi.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 17, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"Pleasant hotel"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 15, 2009
Nice hotel. Room and hotel were clean and pretty. Bed was comfortable. My husband liked the shower because it was 'tall', but I thought it was only okay for two nights. The freeway is right by the hotel, but it's not super loud. I would definitely stay there again.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 7, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Decent hotel"
Reviewed by Mrs. of Rancho Cucamonga on May 27, 2009
For the rate we paid, I expected more. The hotel was nice enough, but definitely a 2.5 - 3 at best - star hotel. Cute exterior but rooms needed updating. I guess you could say that it being right next to the freeway is convenient, but it didn't make us want to leave the doors on the balcony open. Freeway noise isn't exactly peaceful. All in all, I'd say it's a decent hotel for passers-through for a night or two. But not a destination for a vacation weekend or anything.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 25, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 20, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Hotel muy bonito."
Reviewed by J.Loreto of Glendale on May 12, 2009
Greate place to stay!
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"You will be amazed"
Reviewed by Perry of Belton on May 7, 2009
This hotel is like a resort. You will be amazed at the quality of the rooms and the price is unbeatable for the Santa Barbara area.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"Definately a BEST Western"
Reviewed by P of Portsmouth on May 6, 2009
Lovely hotel in a convenient location off the freeway. The room was large and very clean, the bed was the best of all the hotels we stayed in, big and comfortable. Would certainly recommend this hotel. The hotel staff were very helpful.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"Ideal location for downtown SB wedding"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 24, 2009
The room was very comfortable, the staff very professional and helpful. The room service was also prompt and friendly. What I was expecting was a Continental breakfast, which they don't have. I expected it for the price we paid for the room. Then again, it's CA, and we live in AZ, which is a lot more affordable. With two small children, and being in Ca, it seemed ideal and reasonable for what we paid. I still wanted the Continental breakfast.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 18, 2009
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Wrong room twice"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 11, 2009
I was given the wrong room twice....... hopefully the other people in the room were very polite, and understood the problem..........
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 1.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"great room for the money"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 13, 2009
close to santa barbra and other sites...great value...nice room, clean and comfy
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"Needs Improvement"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 10, 2009
the room was ok but the bath tub was not clean like it should be. and they put us next to the pool that is ok if it's not raining it kep me up most of the night because of the sound of the rain hitting the pool and the wall this room should be for storage only!
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 1.0 Room Comfort
- 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 11, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 16, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 4, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Great alternative to SB"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 29, 2008
This hotel is much Cleaner and Comfortable than any hotel in Santa Barbara in this price range. If you can afford a 5 minute drive to SB you should totally stay here!
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"All right, but not great"
Reviewed by Margaret of Portland on Aug 13, 2008
Our room was right next to the parking lot and overlooked the freeway; it was noisy even with the AC on. The room was small but clean. There was no fan in the bathroom so everything was quite damp-the towels did not dry out negating the possibility of not requesting another set of clean towels....
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 2.0 Hotel Condition
- 2.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"over priced"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 17, 2008
over priced for what it is. room was run down. at 11:45pm guest were very loud and the hotel did noting to stop it.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 2.0 Hotel Service
- 2.0 Hotel Condition
- 2.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"It Worked for Our Needs"
Reviewed by Mark of Thousand Oaks on Jun 17, 2008
We had to stay in Carpinteria because that was as close as we could get to Santa Barbara for 2008 graduation weekend. The staff was considerate even though the place was packed and sold out. The rooms are small as is the pool area, but you're usually not in Carpinteria to stay in the hotel room right? The enclosed general patio area was very nice and having a restaurant and bar on the premises is very convenient. Easy access to the freeway North & South bound but getting TO the facility when heading northbound on 101 is not intuitive. Check Mapquest/Google before you go.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 2, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Noisy"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 28, 2008
Extremely noisy from freeway noise to neighbors to anyone walking down the hallway.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Not the Best Western I've ever stayed in"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 27, 2008
The hotel was actually very clean and attractive. However our room was right next to the ice machine and our window was facing the freeway. The window was not treated to reduce the sound. Consequently we listened to freeway traffic most of the night. The pillows and bed was like sleeping on a rock. Also we had a maid come in without knocking around 6:00 in the evening. We ate at the restaurant and the food was just a step above Denny's. Would not recommend the hotel to anyone.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 2.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"Good location, unpleasant front desk staff"
Reviewed by Jane of Pasadena on May 5, 2008
Young staff at desk were indifferent; housekeeping staff very friendly. Pleasant restaurant on site. Great freeway access.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"Right Time - Right Place"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 16, 2008
Loved the view, the comfort of the room, and the service was good.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
"hotel was fine if they cleaned our room"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 9, 2008
Everything about the hotel was fine. Untile they did not clean our room after the first night. We came back at the end of the day to find our room just as we left it. If they had cleaned our room we would have been very satified.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 1.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 26, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 3.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"OK but too close to the freeway"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 25, 2008
very pretty but right by the freeway. Room was pretty small.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 15, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 4, 2008
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 25, 2007
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 2.0 Hotel Service
- 3.0 Hotel Condition
- 3.0 Room Comfort
- 3.0 Room Cleanliness
"Rude Personnel"
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 11, 2007
The Woman attending the front desk was rude. She put me in a room overlooking the freeway which was very noisy all night. I called the front desk requesting a wake-up call. The wake-up call never came.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 1.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 1.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"great hotel for the price"
Reviewed by jojo of toledo,ohio on Nov 7, 2007
when i realized this hotel was less than five minutes away from the coast i was soo excited, it had a very nice room, a controller to play a game, wireless internet, and a fitness center. it was just beautiful.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 5.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 29, 2007
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
"Best Western places all rooms booked through hotels.com facing the Interstate, there is no choice"
Reviewed by ka of Bay Area on Oct 24, 2007
The hotel has a location that faces the interstate and will not allow you to not have a room that does not face the interstate if you use a discount service such as hotels.com or expedia etc. even when not all of the rooms are booked. I was not informed I would have to be in an insanely loud room all night and feel this should be a disclosure. I do not know that hotels.com is aware of this Best Western practice, but should be, as it was awful. Everything else was fine.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 1.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 24, 2007
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 5.0 Hotel Condition
- 5.0 Room Comfort
- 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 9, 2007
This guest did not leave a comment.
Overall Rating
out of value="5"- 4.0 Hotel Service
- 4.0 Hotel Condition
- 4.0 Room Comfort
- 4.0 Room Cleanliness
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