Best Western Intap'i Inn At The Beach

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 07 Nov 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

This is a good hotel for visitors to Santa Barbara with close proximity to the beach, downtown, etc.

Positives: Great location near beach and downtown.

Negatives: No jacuzzi. The refrigerator did not have a freezer.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Nov 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The Best Western at the Beach is everything we expected and nothing less. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly. The best thing about our stay was the large airy rooms and the great location right by the beach and downtown Santa Barbara. Don't expect to be pampered in luxury, as this is just a normal up-to-par type of motel.

Positives: Rooms were large and clean. Location is great - right next to the beach and downtown Santa Barbara.

Negatives: Lots of noise from neighboring rooms, door slams, water pipes, etc. Pretty average don't expect romantic getaway or luxury.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 09 Jul 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel is in a great location, close to the harbor, wharf, and nightlife. Overall I enjoyed the hotel, however it was old and somewhat dirty, especially the bathroom.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: The bathroom was old and dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 01 Jun 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

The only saving grace for this hotel is the location. I would not recommend it to anyone. The only reason we stayed there was because no other hotel would accommodate us for one night on Memorial Weekend.

Positives: Location to Stearn's Wharf.

Negatives: Hair in bathroom, no AC, screens on windows allowed all the noise in and no glass.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Apr 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

Worst hotel ever. Honestly, if you get a roadside room you are in trouble. The floors are dirty, the toilet smelled of a homeless man's urine, and the room was not that cool. Only bright side was the shampoo, conditioner, and lotion were a good brand.

Positives: I liked the location.

Negatives: Smelly, loud, and hot.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Nov 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

This hotel did not come close to its star rating. For example, the staff wanted to charge an additional for two double beds versus one king. There are two sides to the hotel: the north side is very noisy on the intersection of Cabrillo and Castillo Blvd while the rooms on the south side appear to be more updated (with plantation shutters, etc.).

Positives: Convenient to beach.

Negatives: Staff was not very accommodating; noisy location.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 17 Nov 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Good location, with harbor just across the street. Small rooms, nice decor and great large screen TV on wall.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Ants in room, just keep your sweets in containers.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 14 Nov 2007 rated 2 out of 10.

This hotel would have been great if we'd only paid about $49 a night. The front desk staff was nice but the maintenance staff was more interested in my girlfriend than fixing the broken window locks. I don't recommend staying here but acknowledge that Santa Barbara hotels are very expensive.

Positives: The location was very close to state ST, Stearns wharf, and the ocean.

Negatives: Windows did not lock, staff cleaned outside room at 5am, bathroom dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 20 Oct 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

My room was nice, clean and the ground floor as I requested. The continental breakfast was very nice. Being located on the ocean front was great.

Positives: It is on the ocean front.

Negatives: Late night time noise on the week end.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 16 Oct 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

For the price, this hotel met my expectations. It was in a nice location and was very inexpensive for the area. The front desk girl was extremely rude to me upon entering and gave me absolutely no information. I had to ask where my room was located, where to park etc. She answered with a roll of the eyes, as if I should know these things. Other than that, I found the hotel a pleasant experience. I would recommend this hotel for the traveler who needs a basic hotel room for a good price. There were no perks or luxuries, and the bathroom area was small and dated looking but fine for a quick shower. I wouldn't have wanted to stay more than one or two nights there but it met its' purpose for my business travel.

Positives: The plantation shutters in the room gave it a beachy feel.

Negatives: The front desk woman was utterly rude when I checked in.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Good alternative hotel to the overpriced "upscale" resorts that require a 2 night minimum. Flat screen TV was a nice surprise as well as a ceiling fan. Large and clean bathroom. No noticeable "nasty spots" anywhere in room.

Positives: Location was great, flat screen TV.

Negatives: No AC.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 21 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel is great, very clean, there was some problem smell coming out of the drain in our sink, but other than that, everything was wonderful. Continental breakfast was very nice, but they have to go to fresh boiled eggs, or eliminate them all together. I love the location, and this is my second time staying here, so I would definitely do it again.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: No Jacuzzi.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 12 Sep 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

We had a great room at a great location; however for the rating of the hotel, it was the highest price I've ever paid, not worth that kind of money, even against the 4 star hotels I have stayed in. Maybe due to summer crowds, but not everything was sold out that weekend. But due to location of family we needed to stay near the downtown.

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Late night personnel uninformed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 Jul 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

The room was cozy and quaint. Very clean and had some wonderful toiletries. The best television we have experienced in any hotel room. The pool was clean and perfect temp. The only suggestion I have to make things perfect is to get rid of the hard boiled eggs they served at breakfast and replace them with fresh boiled, still in shell eggs. Other than that, everything was perfect!

Positives: Location.

Negatives: The staff could be better.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 15 Jul 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

Nice Hotel, great location; however, staff did not respond to report of problems with air conditioning unit and neglected to leave coffee for coffee maker. The rate was a little high; therefore, we expected top service.

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Air conditioning did not work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 13 Jun 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

If you are looking for a fairly central reasonable priced hotel near the beach, this is the place for you. Don't expect fluffy towels or a bath tub (our room only had a shower that the knobs were the opposite temperature). But it's a decent bed with basics.

Positives: Right across the street from the beach. Great location.

Negatives: Room amenities weren't the best.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 May 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

While this is an older hotel with older amenities and styling. It is close to state ST. And across from the beach. Our modest room was nicely remodeled and clean. The hotel is still undergoing remodeling but they seem to be making a good effort to make it nice. I'd stay again if I had to do a stopover trip in S.B. But would not stay there for a vacation trip or romantic getaway.

Positives: Newly remodeled rooms. Close to beach & state ST.

Negatives: Old windows were noisy. Still under construction.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Aug 2006 rated 5 out of 10.

It's ok, I was disappointed overall.

Positives: The staff was helpful (Mark).

Negatives: Had ants in the room and the AC didn't work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 24 May 2006 rated 5 out of 10.

Will avoid this hotel because there was only one staff member on site and one housekeeper.

Positives: The breakfast and one person staff were great!

Negatives: Much too expensive for the room, bath, and view.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 11 Apr 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Others two travelers in the group had a better room at the same rate I was charged. I could only get a better room with an increase in the rate.

Positives: The location.

Negatives: Hotel rules on rates seemed inconsistent.