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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.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

1. 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$316

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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 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.

2. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

AU$179

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

3. 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$309

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

AU$296

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$353

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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 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$409

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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$453

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A coastal path leading to a beach with palm trees, a sandy path, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.

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$1,195

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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5 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in 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.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$316

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$296

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$309

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

AU$179

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$353

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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 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$409

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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$453

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.

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

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$1,195

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and warm ambient lighting.

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

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

Fairview

AU$1,298

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in 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.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$316

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$296

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$353

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$309

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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 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$409

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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$453

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach.

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

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$1,195

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place that felt high end yet welcoming. The only issue that wasn't 5 stars was a fan motor that was extremely loud and might have been going out. We got there late and didn't say anything so I can't day the stay wouldn't have addressed it if mentioned. The room was kept could enough when we arrived that it didn't need to run very long anyway. Every staff member we came across was very friendly, and i loved the room and bathroom and shower. I wanted to stay longer."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a Great stay at the resort."

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very good place to stay Great breakfast"

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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