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Hotel Santa Barbara
"Overpriced in my opinion. Valet charges for guests Daily room service did not show up for 3 days"
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
"Good breakfast; large rooms. Very bad room location; no view with limited privacy. This was the darkest room I have ever seen in a hotel. It seemed like a poor room reserved for Expedia customers. The low toilets are uncomfortable for adults and are outrageously bad for the elderly."
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
"Everything was great. Nice and clean. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff was mindful, immediately attended to any questions I had. Walter ck'ed us in. Jake helped with a WiFi question I had. Elizabeth recommended an awesome Italian restaurant within walking distance (Toma)... was very quiet except for the occasional hot rodder a couple blocks away on Cabrillo. would ..."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"To samlll room it was ok was too expensive for one night"
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
"Great staff. Everyone very helpful."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Easy check in…friendly staff. We had a long day of travel and a super late arrival. Front desk made check in super easy so we could get right to our room. Convent location to the airport."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
"Amazing as always clean quiet relaxing"
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
"UCSB graduation had made all the hotel rooms in town insanely expensive and I just needed a basic room for the night, so I had low expectations and just needed a clean bed. The room was clean and fine, albeit small. The bathroom had a shutter door that opened to the room, and didn't have a lock...which ..."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
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Goleta Hotel & Travel Guide
Are you arranging a trip to Santa Barbara and after some comfortable places to relax and unwind in Goleta? There are a range of options which can be booked through Travelocity's reservations page. With 3 hotels and apartments on Travelocity within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) sweep of the CBD district and surrounds of Goleta, it will be easy finding somewhere that works for you.
There are a handful of places to stay within an easy walking distance of the downtown area of Goleta. The Bacara Resort & Spa is a great choice because it's a mere 2 miles (3 kilometers) away.
The Kimpton Goodland is nicely positioned 6 miles (9 kilometers) from the middle of Goleta and is good for visitors looking to stretch their budget. The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is another no-frills place to stay in Goleta.
The Belmond El Encanto is located 12 miles (20 kilometers) away from downtown Goleta. Another place to stay is the Bacara Resort & Spa, which is located about 0.9 miles (1.5 kilometers) away. The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and also the Kimpton Canary Hotel are two more Travelocity-listed accommodation options in Goleta.
Once you and your traveling partner have spent time in Goleta, how about you tour a little further afield? The Central California district has countless things to check out. Get around Central California's lighthouses. Outdoorsy types should take the time to enjoy the region's valleys. In this section of United States of America adventurous travelers may also take up the chance to partake in snowboarding.
20 miles (32 kilometers) to the northwest of Goleta, you will reach Buellton, which is where you can spend a few hours exploring Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards and Mosby Winery. Travelocity-listed Buellton lodgings include the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and Quality Inn Buellton. For another option, stay in Santa Ynez Valley, 17 miles (28 kilometers) northwest of Goleta, where you can pick from the Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant and The Landsby. The Lincourt Vineyards and Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana are some more frequented places to experience while in Santa Ynez Valley.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a closeby arrival point for air travel, and is found 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the heart of Goleta. Travelocity-listed accommodation nearby include Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta and Pacifica Suites.
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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