Isla Vista Castle Hotels

"Courtyard-facing room definitely worth the extra. Otherwise patios are right by parking/walkway. Linens and room amenities were nice. Breakfast okay - limited vegan options (yay peanut butter) but eggs, yogurt, 2% milk for vegetarian. Could easily hear noise from hallway and bathroom above. Lagoon rich with turtles and ducks. Pool was refreshing. Hot tub nice."

"Great place to stay the view of the ocean and mountains is breathtaking! Close to plenty of places to eat definitely a must stay if you’re in Santa Barbara. "

"We were very impressed with the hotel cleaning and maintenance staff. They were extremely friendly and very helpful. Front desk staff were also very nice and accommodating. The pool and bar area is lovely, and we really enjoyed the live music! We weren’t sure why they charged $20 for parking so we parked safely on the street for free. "

"Very nice hotel and excellent location. Happy hour was really nice, and pool was the cleanest and most refreshing I've seen. Lovely! Rooms are spacious and clean. Breakfast was just standard American hotel--lots of mediocre food. Sometimes I wish these hotels would just contract with a local bakery to offer coffee, fruit, and some high quality baked good rather than loads of mediocre food. "

"For a Motel 6 (the first ever, apparently), this one can't be beat! The location is ideal and it's clearly been recently renovated and is quite nice. We were on the ground floor with peek-a-boo ocean view (2nd floor would be ideal), but it was quiet, super comfy bed, really nice shower. No complaints! "

"Excellent experience for our family. Nice rooms. Large, clean pool. Service was great. Beach is directly across the street. Town is a 20 minute walk. Very close to town, yet more quiet location. Would love to return."

"Great Location and walkable to the beach and a plethora of dining options! "

"The second time booking at this location. Clean, & convenient to the fwy as well as food & shops"

"This was our first time staying in Santa Barbara, and Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn stood out the most to us for its great location, reasonable price, and dog-friendly policy. It was easy to find, with plenty of on-site parking, and close to shops (Target) and restaurants within walkable distance. The hotel had a nice grassy area for the dogs and was also pretty quiet. We barely heard any noise from neighboring rooms, which made for a relaxing stay. We also liked that our room came with a patio area - it was nice to get some fresh air in the early morning and to let our dogs out to sunbathe while we got ready. Overall, the hotel was clean and well-kept, though the floors in our room were a bit on the dirty side upon check-in, we ended up going out to buy some slippers to keep our feet clean. We also wished there was a microwave in the room for added convenience - they had one located in the lobby though. Despite a couple of minor issues, the cleanliness, overall comfort/feel of the room (loved the bathroom mirror!), and how dog-friendly it was, would definitely bring us back again. "