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Our top choices for Goleta family-friendly hotels

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.
Lobby
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.
Room

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
  • Splashing fun near UCSB with poolside cabanas and family-friendly amenities just steps from South Coast Railway Museum.
Rp3.944.207
Rp4.504.087 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
  • Family paradise with outdoor pool—heated pool and hot tub create kid-friendly fun near the beach.
Rp3.554.924
Rp4.059.546 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
  • Fun-filled family escape awaits with a sparkling outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and beach access just minutes away.
Rp3.353.202
Rp3.829.189 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp4.632.939
Rp5.299.577 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

5. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
  • Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, mini golf, and beach access creates ideal setting for memory-filled getaways.
Rp4.430.686
Rp5.061.763 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

6. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
  • Family escape near UC Santa Barbara offers poolside fun for kids and convenient exploring.
Rp1.793.621
Rp2.098.567 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
Pool
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a vintage car parked in front.

7. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
  • Family-friendly coastal escape with a spacious outdoor pool, cosy firepit gatherings, and lush garden areas for relaxation and play.
Rp3.589.035
Rp4.112.823 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A family walking on a paved area with a staircase and a red door in the background.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
  • Coastal fun for families awaits at this luxury retreat with three pools, tennis courts, and a private beach for memories to last.
Rp14.153.082
Rp17.738.350 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.
A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Rp3.202.497
Rp3.775.222 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
Bathroom
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.
A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
  • Family fun takes flight at this poolside paradise with free breakfast and airport shuttle just minutes from the beach.
Rp3.508.956
Rp4.077.231 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Goleta

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

Pool
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a vintage car parked in front.
Room

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
Rp3.589.035
Rp4.112.823 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.353.202
Rp3.829.189 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.
Meeting facility
Lobby
Room

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.944.207
Rp4.504.087 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
Rp3.554.924
Rp4.059.546 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
Rp4.430.686
Rp5.061.763 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp4.632.939
Rp5.299.577 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
Rp14.153.082
Rp17.738.350 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Goleta

Pool
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a vintage car parked in front.
Room

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
Rp3.589.035
Rp4.112.823 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.353.202
Rp3.829.189 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.
Meeting facility
Lobby
Room

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.944.207
Rp4.504.087 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
Rp1.793.621
Rp2.098.567 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
Rp3.554.924
Rp4.059.546 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
Rp4.430.686
Rp5.061.763 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp4.632.939
Rp5.299.577 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
Rp14.153.082
Rp17.738.350 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean rooms. Comfortable bed. Casino was accessed through a couple big glass doors, so it didn’t feel (or smell) like you were in a Casino, but it was easy to go to from the hotel lobby."
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Chumash Casino Resort
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Good location. Staff was helpful"
Dave 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely property and nice rooms. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast attendant was exceptionally so."
Kendall 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you!"
Sadie 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"T"
Lorne 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Wine Valley Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"They did a great remodel and it’s a great choice now. Will be heading back!"
Jennice 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

10/10 Excellent
"I enjoyed the convenience and the friendliness of the staff."
Leia 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience"
Seth 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What's Goleta like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Goleta is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The beaches, basketball matches and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Take to the air and fly into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Goleta?
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your stay with the children include The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus South Coast Inn.
How many family hotels can I expect to find in Goleta?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Goleta.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Goleta?
The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 392 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Goleta?
While you are visiting Goleta, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as UC SB Events Center, Camino Real Marketplace and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Rancho La Patera and Stow House.
What's the best way for us to get around Goleta?
To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station. Goleta may not have many public transport options, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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