4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, California, United States | 805-684-0473
Off
Highway 101 with attractions around a 15-minute drive away
Spanish-style
rooms offer mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers
Steakhouse
cuisine and cocktails in addition to breakfast at Sunset Bar & Grille
Outdoor
pool surrounded by greenery plus star-shaped hot tub
Some
rooms have beautiful wood beams and balconies with gorgeous mountain views
Cardio
and weight machines at the fitness center
Free Wi-Fi and outdoor parking
Concierge
services
24-hour business center
Some
rooms get noise from outdoor hallways or traffic
Outdoor
pool and hot tub are small
Dated bathrooms
Wi-Fi can be spotty
The 145-room Best Western
Plus Carpinteria Inn is a mid-range property with quaint Spanish style right
off Highway 101. Contemporary rooms have mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and
flat-screen TVs, and some have balconies with awesome mountain views; suites with kitchenettes are available. However, some rooms get loud street and
hallway noise, and the free Wi-Fi can be spotty. Steaks and cocktails are available at the Sunset Bar
& Grille. The hotel also has modern fitness and business centers, and a small outdoor pool and hot tub.
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Scene
A chain hotel with a quaint Spanish style and gorgeous landscaping
Charming Spanish style
runs throughout the property and showcases exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and
a white stucco exterior with a red tile roof. In the lobby, a large mural of a Latina American villa emphasizes the hotel's sense of place, while the terracotta tile and antique chandelier add further panache.
Red-patterned armchairs and a couch offer seating, while the high ceilings are covered in
dark wood. Free newspapers are available in the lobby. Strands of Christmas lights and green vines hang
from the ceilings at the Sunset Bar & Grille, which
has a friendly ambience and an indoor patio-style space overlooking the courtyard. The eatery is decorated with green patterned carpet, white tablecloths, Western-style leather chairs, and large arched windows. Outside is a quiet, tropical courtyard with a beautiful fountain
and the sound of chirping birds. Plenty of lush greenery surrounds the white chairs and
tables, and throughout the property there’s fantastic landscaping with palm trees, Bouganvilla, pansies, poppies, and impatiens lending charm and color. Guests include a mix of travelers, including couples and singles in town for business or the nearby beaches.
Location
In a residential area between Ventura and Santa Barbara, next to Highway 101
The Best Western Plus
Carpinteria Inn is adjacent to Highway 101 on a semi-busy street in a lovely
residential neighborhood. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach are within a five-minute drive. Santa Barbara -- along with the Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, University of California-Santa Barbara, and Goleta Beach -- are within a 15- to 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Spanish-style rooms with chain-like amenities; some have balconies with mountain views
Modern guest rooms continue the
Spanish theme, with dark wood beam and furniture accented with warm terracotta walls and lime-green bed runners. Framed prints of Spanish-style scenes further the atmosphere. Each room has a mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, safe, and desk with ergonomic chair. Suites also have microwaves and sitting areas, and the Master Suite has a full kitchen. Some rooms have balconies with lovely mountain views. Dated bathrooms are decorated with brown-and-white tile and striped wallpaper, with shower/tub combos and
hairdryers provided. All bathrooms are well-lit and have Pantene and Vaseline
toiletries. Some guests have complained of loud exterior hallway and street noise.
Features
Outdoor pool and hot tub, restaurant/bar, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi
The pretty outdoor pool area has a beige stone deck with blue tile accents, along with several white sun loungers and a table below an umbrella.
The star-shaped hot tub is in a separate area with no seating. Both the pool and hot tub are small. Steakhouse cuisine in addition to wine and cocktails are
served at the Sunset Bar & Grille, which also offers breakfast (for a fee) in the morning. A modern rowing machine, cardio, and weight machines are available in the bright fitness center. The 24-hour business center has a printer and three computers that are well-spaced. Concierge and room services are offered, and there is free parking and Wi-Fi
throughout. However, room service hours are limited, and Wi-Fi can be spotty.
