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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 bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

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.

1. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a patterned rug, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.

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.

AU$330

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Lobby

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

Pool

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$361

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 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.

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

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.

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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 spa pool.

AU$324

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

AU$406

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Lobby

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

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$423

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 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.

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.

AU$1,424

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Pool

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4 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Goleta

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a patterned rug, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$330

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Lobby

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

Pool

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$361

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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

Fairview

AU$168

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 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.

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

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$324

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.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

AU$406

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Lobby

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

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$423

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

Ellwood

AU$1,424

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees, overlooking a beach and ocean.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a sign for 'The Anderson Restaurant & Bakery', and a large umbrella providing shade.

A historic building with arched walkways and a fountain with lily pads.

A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, wooden porch, and a bench.

Santa Barbara Large 4BR 2BA,Pool,HotTub, Beaches, Sleep 11+,Dogs OK, Best Value!

Fairview

AU$1,340

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a patterned rug, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$330

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Lobby

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

Pool

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$361

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 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.

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

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$324

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Lobby

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

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$423

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.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

AU$406

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

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

Ellwood

AU$1,424

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"this is the second time we stayed here and both times have been amazing, clean, well taking care of, amazing service"

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"We had a little issue during our stay but the manager made it right."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Great room."

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was nice! Clean room, quiet place. Would recommend!"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome experience"

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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