We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

BEST WESTERN Plus Big America: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1725 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-1927
Hotel website
Hotel deals
Hotel amenities
Special Offer
Earn a $50 Gift Card
BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
Ranked #2 of 19 hotels in Santa Maria
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

149 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    73
    51
    18
    2
    5
Date Rating
Los Angeles, California
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Best place to stay while in Santa Maria”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I have stayed at the BW in Santa Maria several times and each time I have been completely satisified with the hotel stay. The staff is super friendly and accomodating. The rooms are neat and clean. Their continental breakfast is simple but it is good. I would certainly recommend the BW Santa Maria.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask dinat99 about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BW_Santa_Maria, Manager at BEST WESTERN Plus Big America, responded to this review
January 10, 2013
Dear dinat99,


Thank you for your review. Thank you for your loyalty and continued support. We really appreciate your business. Thank you for your kind comments about our staff and our rooms. We all work hard to ensure that every guest has a pleasant stay.


Best Western Plus Big America
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A Big Mistake!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

Well can not say much. Booked via booking.com. We turned up to realise that front house at Big Western did not even have our booking! Someone forgot to check and transfer.

The Front Office member would not even offer any sort of customer service, by offering for us to use their Internet so we could check the details. No coffee or even water was offered even though he could see we had been on the road.

No doubt we promptly left and found another place to lay our head for the night:)

Room Tip: Area seemed very run down.
See more room tips
  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask Chocosuga about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lalinde, France
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The right Choice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

Driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles on our Road trip / Holiday, We stopped here for one night, On arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful,
the room was well equipped and a Big comfortable bed, my wife loved the bathroom which was clean and large for a hotel chain don't know if this is the same in all Best Western Plus hotels as this is our first visit to them but would use them again when visiting the US

Breakfast is very good and included in the price

Highly recommend

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Steve C about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BW_Santa_Maria, Manager at BEST WESTERN Plus Big America, responded to this review
January 10, 2013
Dear Steve C,


Thank you for your review. We are happy that we were able to accommodate you on your road trip. Thank you for commenting on our friendly staff as well as our rooms. We hope you were able to see what you wanted to see when visiting the U.S., and we hope to see you again soon.


Best Western Plus Big America Management and Staff
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Glendora, California
1 review
“Service above the call of duty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Upon arrival early that evening it started to rain and it was predicted to continue heavily through out the night. Elaine Twitchell, The Sales Manager was walking out the door leaving for night. She inquired if there was anything she could do to make our stay more enjoyable. I told her we had come up from the Los Angeles area on “Touring Type Motor Cycles” as we usually do a few times a year to have dinner at Jockos Steak House. Kidding, I asked if she could drive us to dinner at 7:00 pm and then come back and pick us up. Or give me the number of a local taxi service. She said they were short handed this evening but let me see what I can do. As I was checking in a few minutes later she introduced me to Max Tucker who just happens to be the General Manager who asked me what time we wanted to go and gave me his cell # to call when we were ready to come back.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Chuck P about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BW_Santa_Maria, Manager at BEST WESTERN Plus Big America, responded to this review
January 10, 2013
Dear Chuck P,


Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and we are happy we were able to get you to Jocko's. We do our best, even if it means going above the call of duty, to make our guests happy. We hope to see you again soon.



Best Western Plus Big America Management and Staff
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“It was perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012 via mobile

I honestly can't understand giving this hotel any negative comments. We came to the area for wine tasting. We worked our way up Foxen Canyon and had made reservations at this hotel for one overnight. The lobby is lovely (not that I really care about lobbies:)....desk staff friendly and helpful. Our room was large, clean and comfortable (#136). We had a great dinner at Shaws nearby, and had a comfortable nights sleep. It was a cold night...heater worked great and blankets were sufficient. The included breakfast was appreciated...waffles, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos. Check out easy and I would definitely stay here again while in the area. We travel a lot on weekends...we live near Malibu and love road trips driving up the coast ....Best Western is value, with a safe , enjoyable stay.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Gamyleigh about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BW_Santa_Maria, Manager at BEST WESTERN Plus Big America, responded to this review
December 18, 2012
Dear Gamyleigh,


Thank you for your review. We appreciate the kind comments and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are also happy that you were able to visit the local wineries, and that you were able to enjoy some Santa Maria style BBQ at Shaw's. Santa Maria is known for its BBQ and its wineries. Thank you for your compliments on our breakfast. We are happy you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon.



Best Western Plus Big America Management and Staff
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria
Great value on a similar hotel
Santa Maria, CA
4 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near Santa Maria
Family-friendly
Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 465 reviews
Romantic
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Pismo Lighthouse Suites 4.5 of 5 stars 555 reviews
Luxury
Avila La Fonda Hotel
Avila La Fonda Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 351 reviews
Good for business
Rose Garden Inn
Rose Garden Inn 3.0 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d80349?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d266282?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d617925?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d82033?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Santa Maria hotels
Santa Maria Inn 4.0 of 5 stars 254 reviews Candlewood Suites Santa Maria 4.0 of 5 stars 65 reviews Travelodge Santa Maria 4.0 of 5 stars 194 reviews Holiday Inn Santa Maria 4.0 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d77957?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1465025?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d82023?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d77964?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 19 hotels in Santa Maria, ranked by popularity

Been to BEST WESTERN Plus Big America? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about BEST WESTERN Plus Big America

Also Known As:
Best Western Plus Big America Hotel
Best Western Plus Big America Hotel Santa Maria
Best Western Santa Maria
Santa Maria Best Western
Address: 1725 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-1927
Phone Number:
Region: United States > California > Santa Maria
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Santa Maria
#3 Business Hotels in Santa Maria
#4 Family Hotels in Santa Maria
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Orbitz, Best Western, Expedia, Booking.com, Travelocity, Priceline, Tingo and Hotels.com so you can book your BEST WESTERN Plus Big America reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage BEST WESTERN Plus Big America, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
BEST WESTERN Plus Big America
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices