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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of California, Santa Barbara in Goleta

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Place, Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lookout County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible King Suite with 2 Sofa Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Suite with 2 Sofa Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(115 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible King Bed Suite with Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Accessible-Suite Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Walk In Shower, Sofabed, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Accessible-Suite Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Walk In Shower, Sofabed, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Accessible King Bed Suite with Roll In Shower

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Bed Suite with Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Courtyard View, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Courtyard View, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Mountain View, Microwave And Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Mountain View, Microwave And Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Goleta

Oceanside stay.You'll find Tabano Hollow Open Space and Lost Valley Trail within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and More Mesa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowlero Santa Barbara - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lookout County Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tabano Hollow Open Space - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nikka Ramen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Backyard Bowls - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hotel near University of California, Santa Barbara in Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus South Coast Inn. Self parking is free.

This Goleta hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 2 to January 8:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus South Coast Inn to the airport?

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is 3.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn on Apr 12, 2026 start from $203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus South Coast Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn.

How close is Best Western Plus South Coast Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3.4 mi (7-min drive) from Goleta Beach and 4.2 mi (13-min drive) from Campus Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus South Coast Inn have a pool?

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn features an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 2 to January 8.

Does Best Western Plus South Coast Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus South Coast Inn to downtown Goleta?

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is 0.6 mi away from Goleta.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, shower was uneven and dangerous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and fscility
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryant

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

María

6/10 Okay

Sunshine

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hopefully once they finish the construction it will be better. Bed was hard, shower was poor and doors are drafty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

yanncy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great. It was clean & the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leydy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained facility, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anup

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the separation of the bedroom. Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY, Beaumont

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodations. Breakfast was just ok no flavor
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely grounds and gardens. Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Pleasant, clean room with useful amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaili

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice convenient clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gino

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025