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Our top choices for Goleta beach hotels

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.
NT$5,891
NT$6,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
NT$3,797
NT$4,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

3. 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.
NT$5,622
NT$6,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

4. 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.
NT$6,461
NT$7,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
NT$7,563
NT$8,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

6. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
NT$8,417
NT$9,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
NT$9,588
NT$10,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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.
NT$21,738
NT$27,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

9. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
NT$5,810
NT$6,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
NT$5,891
NT$6,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
NT$5,622
NT$6,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
NT$9,588
NT$10,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
NT$7,563
NT$8,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
NT$6,461
NT$7,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
NT$3,797
NT$4,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
NT$8,417
NT$9,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
NT$21,738
NT$27,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
NT$5,891
NT$6,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
NT$5,622
NT$6,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
NT$9,588
NT$10,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
NT$7,563
NT$8,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
NT$6,461
NT$7,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
NT$8,417
NT$9,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
NT$21,738
NT$27,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Good place to sleep for night. Good restaurants nearby."
Praveen 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent
"Place was well worth the money, comfort and peaceful.lots of shops nearby.."
Jorge 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."
William 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient location. Room is large and comfortable. Affordable."
Tianyi 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Such a great place to stay and talk about a prime location! I only stayed for one night but will definitely stay here again. The staff was kind, the property is very clean and the bed was soooo comfortable!! Thank you!"
Ashley 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
King Frederik Inn
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good
"Good"
Clifford 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay but overpriced. However everything is overpriced these days."
Carol 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"It was OK"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beachside Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Goleta like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and university life, Goleta offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best place for a beach vacation 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 vacation 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 temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.
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 like 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station.

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