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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Barbara hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
Old Town, 2.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel near the airport and activities."
United States
Eldred
The price is ฿8,633
฿9,859 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
Old Town, 2.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (555 reviews)
"We loved our stay and the amenities were great! We also loved the breakfast buffet❣️😊-Jacqueline & Dan"
United States
Daniel
The price is ฿10,411
฿11,903 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
Fairview, 4.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
Sukhpreet
The price is ฿7,131
฿8,144 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
6.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"It was a perfect stay. Really lovely hotel."
United States
Mark
The price is ฿6,629
฿7,703 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Fairview, 4.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,041 reviews)
"Was very clean peaceful and very relaxing"
United States
Aimee
The price is ฿7,396
฿8,475 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
10.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,595 reviews)
"Amazing stay!! We’ll definitely be back!"
United States
Emily
The price is ฿4,933
฿5,623 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sandpiper Lodge

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
14.4 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is ฿9,120
฿10,397 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Playa Inn

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
14.4 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,337 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is ฿7,235
฿8,514 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
16.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,433 reviews)
"Great location, great price. Really clean facilities."
United States
Leanne
The price is ฿6,478
฿7,398 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
14.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,235 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is ฿6,940
฿7,912 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel

11. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
12.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is ฿6,191
฿9,555 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Casa Iglesia

12. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
14.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (288 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is ฿5,422
฿8,673 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Casa Jardin

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
12.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Yoshiko
The price is ฿5,975
฿6,824 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

14. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
14.6 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,163 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is ฿9,132
฿10,410 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

15. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
11.9 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,333 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
michael
The price is ฿4,420
฿5,047 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Lemon Tree Inn

16. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
14.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ฿5,789
฿6,600 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

17. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
14.4 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet, great location, easy check-in and out, and extra amenities made the stay very comfortable and enjoyable."
United States
Madelaine
The price is ฿6,865
฿10,318 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Casa Riviera

18. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
16.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is ฿10,730
฿12,256 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

19. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.9 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,134 reviews)
"Super clean and great staff."
United States
Omar
The price is ฿6,833
฿8,040 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

20. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
13.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,024 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is ฿7,724
฿8,805 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Barbara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Bar (on property)
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
555 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,011 reviews
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Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,298 reviews
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Bar (on property)
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,041 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Santa Barbara?
University of California, Santa Barbara is located in a welcoming area of Goleta known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. You'll find 114 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near University of California, Santa Barbara?
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.
How many hotels will I find close to University of California, Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near University of California, Santa Barbara.
What can I see and do near University of California, Santa Barbara?
Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Point, Goleta Butterfly Grove or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach and Haskell's Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Bring the family to Ucsb Labyrinth, Devereaux Slough and South Coast Railroad Museum while you're checking out the area near University of California, Santa Barbara.