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Best Western Plus Big America

Property class: 2.5

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A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.
A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $128
$114 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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1725 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Place, Santa Maria Civic Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rancho Bowl
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boomers! Santa Maria
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a heater.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden cabinet, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a small table.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

A spacious living area with a piano, a chandelier, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large mirror.

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Santa Maria

With a stay at Best Western Plus Big America, you'll be centrally located in Santa Maria, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Maria Civic Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from Rancho Bowl. .This hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Vandenberg Space Force Base and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Boomers! Santa Maria.

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Civic Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rancho Bowl - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boomers! Santa Maria - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 40 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Big America

Best Western Plus Big America offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 55-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Maria? This hotel has facilities measuring 560 square feet (52 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 560 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Big America Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast Quiet place Nice staff Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Staff was very friendly and helpful. breakfast was good and location was convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, beds were comfortable and I was very quiet on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Héctor

Great breakfast and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and standard for all Best Western hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the open size of the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff. Excellent breakfast options. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adalberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost perfect, clean rooms, excellent breakfast, available pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralized area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable beds and very large bathroom with area to sit and put on your makeup. It was a little noisy outside, but we just turned on the a/c as a white noise. Loved that this hotel had an elevator in addition to stairs, which made it easier for bringing up luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay. Room very clean, quiet and spacious. Bed Súper comfortable and breakfast was good. I will definitely stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good sized room, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was enjoyable and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sadanand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got at the hotel 2am and they staff was very welcomed, the breakfast was really good and fresh, the staff was checking and replacing the food super fast, I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was very clean, beds were very comfortable and of course the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very nice staff, great breakfast, plenty parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean big nice rooms, good breakfast, large hot tub with towels, shower and bathroom next to the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was leaking and the room smelled like a brewery. The area the hotels is at was not safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff, very clean. The breakfast was great! The hot tub was our only issue as it was freezing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were modern enough. Staff was friendly and genuine was pretty clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and staff were welcoming and friendly. It was in need of updates, carpets, lamps, furniture etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026