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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 modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

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.
฿6,572
฿7,505 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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.

2. 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.
฿5,997
฿6,848 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a classic car parked in front.
A banquet hall with round tables, wooden chairs, and floral centerpieces.
Bar (on property)

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.
฿6,479
฿7,424 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Room
Pool

4. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
฿6,859
฿7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 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.

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
฿3,376
฿3,950 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
Lobby
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.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
฿8,677
฿9,926 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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

7. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
฿8,340
฿9,528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A coastal path leading to a beach with palm trees, a sandy path, and a view of the ocean.
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.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

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.
฿24,074
฿30,450 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two beds, white bedding, and a blue bedside table.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower area.

9. Solei House

Solei House
San Roque
฿4,052
฿4,781 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Solei House
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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

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round fire pit.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a classic car parked in front.
Bar (on property)

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
฿6,479
฿7,424 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
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.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
฿5,997
฿6,848 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
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.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
฿6,572
฿7,505 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Room
Pool

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
฿6,859
฿7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 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
฿3,376
฿3,950 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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 room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
฿8,340
฿9,528 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.
Lobby
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.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
฿8,677
฿9,926 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 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.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
฿24,074
฿30,450 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
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.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
฿5,997
฿6,848 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round fire pit.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a classic car parked in front.
Bar (on property)

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
฿6,479
฿7,424 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
฿6,572
฿7,505 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Room
Pool

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
฿6,859
฿7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
Lobby
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.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
฿8,677
฿9,926 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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
฿8,340
฿9,528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
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.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
฿24,074
฿30,450 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the restaurant and outdoor patio! Fantastic and friendly wait staff. I hosted a surprise birthday party for my husband and the staff could not have been more helpful!"
Mary Beth 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Older obviously, but clean and very cute! Would absolutely stay again!"
Kelley 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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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