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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 vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

1. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

RM408

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

2. 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.

RM817

RM936 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

Meeting facility

Lobby

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

RM897

RM1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

4. 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.

RM760

RM868 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

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.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

5. 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.

RM805

RM919 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

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

Ellwood

RM1,008

RM1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

RM1,049

RM1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

8. 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.

RM3,220

RM4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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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 beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

RM760

RM868 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

RM1,049

RM1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

RM805

RM919 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

Exterior

Meeting facility

Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

RM897

RM1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

RM1,008

RM1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

Fairview

RM817

RM936 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

RM408

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

RM3,220

RM4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

RM760

RM868 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

RM1,049

RM1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

RM805

RM919 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

Exterior

Meeting facility

Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

RM897

RM1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

RM1,008

RM1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

Fairview

RM817

RM936 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

RM3,220

RM4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great place"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you!"

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!"

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the convenience and the friendliness of the staff."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

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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