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Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Great for beach vacations

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$266 nightly
The price is $304 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$304 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Great location! Walked to the water"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Opens in a new windowCourtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Great for beach vacations

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$763 nightly
The price is $873 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$873 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach towels, outdoor pools

Travelers say...
"Nice hotel, beach however was awful. Full of tar which I was not aware of. Food was fantastic though."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great for beach vacations

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$205 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$234 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 6 conference rooms, along with free WiFi in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"This was the last stop on my 9 day road trip and this hotel dar exceeded my expectations. The hotel messed up on my reservation, I had reserved a 2 queen room and when I arrived, it was not available. The hotel game my friend and I our own room each. The room was spacious, sparkling clean and a very ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Great for beach vacations

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$212 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$242 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Staff very nice and helpful, room clean and comfortable, breakfast was good the ambience nice and quiet, great location. We enjoyed our stayed."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$163 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and express ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,199 reviews)
"Staff was nice, location good best coffee shops and old town. Room was dingy and didn’t feel clean - bleach smell was overwhelming in the room but parking lot was really loud esp in the morning. Wouldn’t stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Opens in a new windowMotel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Great for beach vacations

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$178 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$203 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free ...
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$763 nightly
The price is $873 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$873 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

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Prices for Goleta beach hotels currently start at just $163 a night. With 136 Goleta beach hotels to choose from, you have stacks of tempting options, whatever your budget.


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