What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Goleta?

One of the benefits of reserving a motel in or close to Goleta is affordable rates. This means extra cash in your wallet for activities and tours. Often positioned near airports and highways, and with ample parking, this kind of getaway is popular among road trippers. When you stay at a 3-star hotel, you'll get more than just an inviting room to kick back in. You'll also usually have access to amenities like business services and free WiFi.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Goleta?

Book in at Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and jump-start your day with a free breakfast. Situated in Goleta, this 3-star escape has a swimming pool and a barbecue grill. Or remove the stress of searching for somewhere to eat each morning at Hyatt Place Santa Barbara , another popular pick with visitors here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Goleta have a pool?

Plan a little poolside fun and relaxation at Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta . Or switch from exploring attractions to lazy days by the water at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel . Both these 3-star properties with pools are situated in Goleta, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 16ºC at night to 28ºC during the day in August, the warmest time of year.

What 3-star hotels in Goleta have an on-site restaurant?

After a day of exploring, reward yourself with a tasty meal at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Goleta escape also comes with WiFi and a terrace. Or eat within the comfortable surroundings of Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta . Tennis and pool sun loungers are a couple of other amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Goleta have WiFi?

Yes, certainly. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel are a couple of Expedia's 3-star hotels in Goleta with WiFi. Book one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, trip suggestions and local information. Remember, this handy amenity may be complimentary or incur an extra cost.

What 3-star hotels in Goleta have parking?

Enjoy more time relaxing and less time searching for a spot for your car at a 3-star hotel with parking. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta are popular options in Goleta. Step away from the city for a day and explore new places farther afield. Ventura Pier and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library are among the amazing sights that you can easily reach by car from Goleta.

This highway exit is only accessible for southbound traffic. There are no specific parking spots; the whole Vista Point paved area is a safe place to pull over with room for dozens of cars. There is a grand view of the Pacific coast between Gaviota and Santa Barbara, and a view of Santa Rosa Island in the distance. A steep, unofficial path leads down from one end of the Vista Point exit.

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

North State

Mei

SAR 594 total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

Leala

SAR 766 total

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15 Dec - 16 Dec

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Carpinteria

MINH

SAR 474 total

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4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Chateau King | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wine Valley Inn

Downtown Solvang

Emery

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Downtown Solvang

Viktor

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Mario

SAR 680 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Tapan

SAR 698 total

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16 Dec - 17 Dec

Lemon Tree Inn

North State

Davita

SAR 407 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 January 2026

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

Asha

SAR 840 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast

Lompoc

Heba

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

Kronborg Inn

Downtown Solvang

ursula

SAR 650 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Sideways Inn

Buellton

Vicente

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Lisandra

SAR 717 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Daniel

SAR 507 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Solvang

Melissa

SAR 637 total

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11 Dec - 12 Dec

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Lily

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Anirban

SAR 789 total

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8 Dec - 9 Dec

Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara Beach

Scott

SAR 656 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Marina Beach Motel

Santa Barbara Beach

Steven

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Sreekrishnan

SAR 1,177 total

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8 Dec - 9 Dec

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Just minutes from Santa Barbara, this coastal gem offers pristine beaches where you can spot migrating monarch butterflies at Ellwood Mesa. Explore the historic Stow House and Coronado Butterfly Preserve, or bike along scenic bluffs with University of California students enjoying their 'best-kept secret' surf spots.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Goleta?

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, around 2 kilometers east of downtown Goleta, is an Expedia guest favorite. A winery and a swimming pool are just two of its amenities. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It comes with a swimming pool and a pillowtop mattress, and is approximately 3 kilometers west of the city center.

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Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Goleta. Besides comfortable surroundings, these cost-effective properties come with a wealth of amenities like free WiFi, tea and coffee maker and fitness equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined ambience with superior features such as a spa center, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and larger rooms. No matter your hotel style or budget, Expedia has a perfect fit for you.

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The Milo

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Inn By The Harbor

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