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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Goleta Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (501)
"Everything is perfect."
United States
Albert
The price is NZ$504
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Goleta Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (957)
"Clean room and nice staff. "
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Goleta Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
2.1 km from Goleta Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean room friendly staff. Nice hot showers!"
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Goleta Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (207)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$397
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
2.7 km from Goleta Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1201)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
12.2 km from Goleta Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (90)
"Was a 5-Star experience across the board! We will certainly be staying here again!"
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Casa Riviera

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
11.2 km from Goleta Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (693)
"Great place to stay for a quiet romantic stay. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Would stay again."
United States
Brian
Simpson House Inn

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
12 km from Goleta Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very tidy and most comfortable."
United States
Flamingstar
Casa De La Vina

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
12.4 km from Goleta Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Marina Beach Motel

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
10.5 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (322)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bath Street Inn

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (675)
"Wonderful property , charming hosts and great breakfasts!"
United States
Jeff
The price is NZ$511
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Goleta Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$466
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
12 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (231)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Casa Jardin

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
12.1 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374)
"Beautiful hotel, with a subdued vibe, exceptionally friendly staff. Walking distance from anything you might want to do in Santa Barbara."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$577
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Palihouse Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
12.3 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Playa Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
12.5 km from Goleta Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Very clean room and nice, hospitable staff. The place has about 10 rooms, bungalows with free parking right on property [U-shape, sitting area in the middle and all the bungalows facing the parking lot]. The room had everything I needed: fridge, water bottles, snacks available in the lobby]. I didn't use the free bicycles because of my itinerary, but was a nice amenity. I would stay again for sure."
United States
Otilia
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Harbor House Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
11.8 km from Goleta Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (538)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is NZ$1,206
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Goleta Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
12.2 km from Goleta Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1308)
"I enjoyed the stay, the hotel was clean , well maintained and the staff kind and efficient "
United States
Giovanni
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Goleta Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Goleta Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 149 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Goleta Beach?
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Goleta Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
How many hotels will I find near Goleta Beach?
Expedia has 149 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Goleta Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Goleta Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Goleta Beach.
What can I see and do near Goleta Beach?
Local parks like Goleta Point, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and Goleta Butterfly Grove are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Isla Vista Beach, Campus Beach and Devereux Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and South Coast Railroad Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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