Hotels in Goleta

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Top 5 hotels in Goleta at a glance

  1. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara — 2-star hotel in Fairview. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
  2. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta — 2.5-star hotel in Old Town. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
  3. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn — 2.5-star hotel in Fairview. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
  4. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — 4-star hotel in Fairview. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
  5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta — 3-star hotel in Old Town. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay in Goleta?

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
$100
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
$199
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
$196
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
$238
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$284
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$674
$857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Goleta
$610
$708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$177
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
$195
$223 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
$143
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$195
$229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Carpinteria
$94
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
North State
$115
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
Santa Barbara
$182
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
North State
$109
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Town and Country Inn

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
$137
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Oasis Inn & Suites

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
East San Roque
$169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Agave Inn

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
San Roque
$150
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sunset Motel
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
$238
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$284
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
$100
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
$196
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$674
$857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
$100
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
$196
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
$199
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
$238
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$284
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$674
$857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Goleta
$610
$708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
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You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub in Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
$199
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$284
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$674
$857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Goleta
$610
$708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
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Top neighborhoods in Goleta

Isla Vista

The Isla Vista neighborhood offers attractions such as UC SB Events Center and Isla Vista Beach.

Old Town

Goleta's Old Town neighborhood offers attractions including Lost Valley Trail.

Gaviota

Goleta's Gaviota neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park.

Ellwood

Goleta's Ellwood neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

Fairview

The Fairview neighborhood offers attractions such as Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond.

Top landmarks in Goleta

A coastal cityscape with buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Goleta student life, check out University of California, Santa Barbara, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

El Capitan State Beach

8.8/10 (372 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to El Capitan State Beach, located 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Refugio State Beach.
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A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.

Sandpiper Golf Club

8.6/10 (70 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Sandpiper Golf Club, located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If Sandpiper Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Glen Annie Golf Club is also nearby.
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A beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and birds on the sand.

Refugio State Beach

9.0/10 (40 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Refugio State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at El Capitan State Beach.
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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a tall tree with green foliage.

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Isla Vista Beach, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Goleta. Catch the sunset by the shore at Campus Beach, just a short walk away.
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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear view of the sandy beach and the sea.
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Gaviota Beach

9.6/10 (17 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Gaviota Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from central Goleta. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Refugio State Beach.
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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at UC SB Events Center, a stadium in Isla Vista.
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Glen Annie Golf Club

8.0/10 (20 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Glen Annie Golf Club, located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Glen Annie Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Sandpiper Golf Club is also nearby.
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Learn more about Goleta

Forget the usual beach town clichés – Goleta delivers coastal California without the crowds. At Goleta Beach Park, locals fish from the pier while students relax on golden sand. The monarch butterfly groves at Ellwood Mesa transform eucalyptus trees into living tapestries when thousands gather. University energy flows from UC Santa Barbara into Isla Vista's buzzing streets. Zodo's offers bowling with craft beers – a California twist. Nature lovers will appreciate El Capitan State Beach's dramatic cliffs and tide pools. For a perfect afternoon, grab local tacos and head to Refugio State Beach, where dolphins often appear. The Santa Ynez Valley wine country awaits just over the hills.

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A coastal landscape with a cliffside path leading to the beach, a sunset in the background, and a distant tree line.

Check out reviews of Goleta hotels guests love

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good
"Dog friendly!! (:"
Crystel 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Love the location. Comfy room. Kind staff."
Kelly 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
King Frederik Inn
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent
"2階の足音が響いてよく眠れなかった。"
Kimiko 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Room 103 was clean but the ac didn’t cool very well and the conditioner was empty."
Valerio 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good
"The outside of the building, mainly the stairways, the railings and the sidewalks could use power washing. Plenty of parking. Coin operated washers and dryers for guest use. Ice machines and vending machines outside of the office. Coffee is available in the office from 6-10am. Attentive staff for"
Esther 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place to stay with family. Heated pool and spa, breakfast, and beautiful landscape with pond, koi, turtles and ducks. Very safe with her card needed for all access. We had a good time that we already booked again"
Filomena 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel and location!"
michelle 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

8/10 Good
"Great comfortable clean room"
Jorge 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

8/10 Good
"Mattresses were too firm & difficult to sleep. Otherwise property was clean & well-maintained. Free hot Breakfast (scramble eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereals, pastries, juices, teas, coffee) & free parking were a plus. Keurig coffee & teas in room. Body gel, shampoo, & conditioner in shower with pumps. Room refrigerator & large TV. Desk with internet connection for people needing to work. Thank you for your service."
Diane 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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Where can I stay in Goleta if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 31 vacation homes. You can also book one of the 10 cabins for your stay.
What will the weather in Goleta be like during my visit?
August and September are typically the warmest months in Goleta when the average temp is 71°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 56°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.
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