FOUND HOTELS, SANTA BARBARA, SERIES BY MARRIOTT, Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn has guestrooms with laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Rooms include free WiFi, desk chairs, a telephone, TV, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals, a safe, a fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Balconies or terraces are included, along with a hairdryer and a bathroom. Rooms also feature views of the courtyard or pool. Private bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. A DVD player with complimentary movie rentals is included. Additional amenities include ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, and garden furniture.

Guests can dine at the Treehouse Restaurant and Lounge. The Treehouse Restaurant serves meals in a casual setting. There is also a bar and a coffee shop.

The hotel has a hot tub, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, massage services, and a garden. There are two outdoor swimming pools. The gardens feature pathways lined with palms and cascading bougainvillea. Recreational opportunities near the inn include ocean swimming, jet skiing, and scuba diving.

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101. The inn is a quarter mile down State Street on the left. It is adjacent to the upscale, open-air boutiques and restaurants of La Cumbre Plaza. The hotel is a 4-minute drive from Upper State Street and Los Padres National Forest. Landmarks nearby include Stearns Wharf (7 km), Rocky Nook Park (3 km), and Gelson's Market (1 km).

The hotel includes a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. There is free shuttle service. A firepit, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available. The property has facilities for disabled guests and Wi-Fi in public areas. Additional features include gift shops/newsstands and a hair salon. A 24-hour business center is available. Conference space is available, measuring 300 m². Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.