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Our top choices for Goleta beach hotels

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.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

1. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
  • Soak up the coastal charm at this tranquil retreat, just a 1-minute drive from sandy shores with refreshing pool and hot tub.
Rp3.542.132
Rp4.045.042 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
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.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

2. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
Rp1.962.222
Rp2.290.478 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
  • Soak up California sunshine at this beachside getaway with free shuttle to surf and sand.
Rp3.423.139
Rp3.922.721 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
  • Take a seaside retreat near Lookout County Park, just a 12-minute walk from sun, sand, and surf adventure.
Rp3.020.134
Rp3.448.842 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.927.476
Rp4.484.982 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn 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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

6. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
Rp4.584.880
Rp5.237.485 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
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.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp5.066.560
Rp5.793.718 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A coastal path leading to a beach with palm trees, a sandy path, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.
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
  • Soak up the sun on a private sandy beach with free towels, then try parasailing or windsurfing just steps away.
Rp12.024.160
Rp15.292.346 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.
A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Rp3.093.456
Rp3.594.441 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Goleta

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in 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.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
Rp3.542.132
Rp4.045.042 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.020.134
Rp3.448.842 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
Rp3.423.139
Rp3.922.721 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
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.
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
Rp1.962.222
Rp2.290.478 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.927.476
Rp4.484.982 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn 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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
Rp4.584.880
Rp5.237.485 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
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.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp5.066.560
Rp5.793.718 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.
A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.
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
Rp12.024.160
Rp15.292.346 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in 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.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
Rp3.542.132
Rp4.045.042 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.020.134
Rp3.448.842 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
Rp3.927.476
Rp4.484.982 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
Rp3.423.139
Rp3.922.721 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
Rp4.584.880
Rp5.237.485 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
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.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
Rp5.066.560
Rp5.793.718 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.
A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.
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
Rp12.024.160
Rp15.292.346 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good
"Room was decent"
Crystal 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

8/10 Good
"We loved the location, it couldn't have been any better. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and cozy. The only negative would be is the bathroom ceiling fan was very loud and should be replaced. I would stay there again and I can't wait to come back."
Richard 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
King Frederik Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good
"The rooms were very pleasantly configured and furnished. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room did not get cleaned one day, but it was an error and they cleaned it as early as possible the next day. The location was convenient, so Sandpiper Lodge made a great home base."
Sally 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel in Santa Barbara! It’s walking distance to the waterfront and the property is beautiful. The room was clean and well kept, the breakfast was also very tasty and had a variety of foods to choose from. Overall it was a lovely stay and we will definitely be back!"
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Clean place to stay and walking to the beach a plus. Breakfast had alot of beverage choices and the food was limited but enough to get u started for the day."
Ingrid 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

8/10 Good
"Good"
Walter 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Frequently asked questions

What is Goleta like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and university life, Goleta offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Goleta?
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a top beachfront resort offering 3 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants, located within a short 13-minute walk of Haskell's Beach .
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Goleta?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures 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 is there to see and do around Goleta?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Goleta has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Isla Vista Beach or El Capitan State Beach. Experience the area's university life and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as Goleta Beach and University of California, Santa Barbara. Other things to see and do in the area are UC SB Events Center and Sandpiper Golf Club.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Goleta?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Goleta more easily: If you're looking to fly to Goleta, the closest major airport is in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the city centre. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station.

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