Top 10 Hotels Near University of California in Goleta for 2026

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

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

W Scott

P14,914

P17,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

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

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 1.9 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Sarajean

P15,431

P17,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town, 2.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Daniel

P18,930

P21,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Harbor House Inn

14.6 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Abby

P12,901

P14,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

13 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Raymond

P13,588

P15,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

6. Marina Beach Hotel

14.6 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

hampton

P14,150

P16,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

7. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

14.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Maria

P7,602

P13,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

8. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

12.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Rich

P10,152

P16,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

9. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

13.2 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

David

P11,452

P17,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

14.4 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Patrice

P12,183

P18,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

11. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

14.1 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Jhoana

P11,695

P17,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

12. La Playa Inn

14.4 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Arlen

P14,815

P16,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

13. Simpson House Inn

13.3 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Victor

P19,230

P26,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

14.6 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Amanda

P13,754

P15,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

15. Casa Yano by The Beach

14.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Jacob

P14,935

P23,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Hotel Santa Barbara

14.3 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Karri

P14,195

P16,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

17. Mason Beach Inn

14.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Rachita

P14,010

P16,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

18. Santa Barbara Inn

16.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

melanie

P23,428

P26,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

19. The Franciscan Hotel

14.5 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Bob

P10,289

P11,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

20. Bath Street Inn

12.7 km from University of California, Santa Barbara

Joanne

P14,307

P16,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Barbara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 936 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta	9.2 Wonderful 575 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages	9.6 Exceptional 708 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Good location and easy access to the interstate. Room was big."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very clean and breakfast was fine."

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Can’t wait to go back! Jake and Rosa and Diego and Tommy all wonderful!!!"

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Pool is nice"

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and location"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and ready and staff was very friendly"

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

10/10 Excellent

"The place was well maintained and the room was clean. The front receptionist was really friedly and helpful. It was a little inconvenient that the room didnt already have dinnerware and cookware, you had to request it from the front desk. Other than that, the stay was fine. Would stay again."

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay but overpriced. However everything is overpriced these days."

Other attractions near University of California, Santa Barbara

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Catch an event at UC SB Events Center during your trip to Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Ucsb Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Ucsb Labyrinth during your stay in Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Goleta Point

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Point and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Campus Beach

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campus Beach during your trip to Goleta? Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Devereaux Slough

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Devereaux Slough during your stay in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Santa Barbara?

University of California, Santa Barbara is located in a welcoming area of Goleta known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. You'll find 112 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near University of California, Santa Barbara?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.

How many hotels are there close to University of California, Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 112 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near University of California, Santa Barbara.

What can I see and do near University of California, Santa Barbara?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Point, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, or Coal Oil Point Reserve. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach, and Haskell's Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Bring the family to Ucsb Labyrinth, Devereaux Slough, and South Coast Railroad Museum while you're checking out the area near University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Barbara hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

4. Harbor House Inn

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

12. La Playa Inn

13. Simpson House Inn

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

15. Casa Yano by The Beach

16. Hotel Santa Barbara

17. Mason Beach Inn

18. Santa Barbara Inn

19. The Franciscan Hotel

20. Bath Street Inn

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotel Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Other attractions near University of California, Santa Barbara

Isla Vista Beach

UC SB Events Center

Ucsb Labyrinth

Goleta Point

Campus Beach

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Devereux Beach

Devereaux Slough

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