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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 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$305

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

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$329

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

3. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

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.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$360

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

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.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

5. 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$351

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Lobby

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$466

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

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

7. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

AU$405

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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$1,384

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Beach hotels with pools in Goleta

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

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

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.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$360

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$305

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

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.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$351

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$329

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

Lobby

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$466

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

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

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

AU$405

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

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

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

AU$1,384

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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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.

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

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

AU$305

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

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.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

AU$360

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

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.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

AU$351

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

AU$329

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

Lobby

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

AU$466

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

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

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

AU$405

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

AU$1,384

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

8/10 Good

"Grounds were well manicured!"

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping is only every other day .. what is great is the fact that you are on Orange road and its many shops and restaurants. so great location.."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good

"Easy breezy nice stop on our way to Santa Barbara"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Good location close to the water front. Main area for restaurants around 15min walk. Loved the marina area which is very close to the hotel. They offer complimentary breakfast which is more than adequate. Good stay overall."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"$75 resort fee is crazy? For what? Add it to the room rate instead of saying it’s for WiFi and whatever else it’s suppose to be for. This is the biggest scam in the hotel industry and they know it."

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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