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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara (1.2 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta district in Santa Barbara, next to University of California, Santa Barbara.Private parking...

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8.8
Excellent
105 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara (1.6 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

Set in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 9.9 mi from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.

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8.3
Very Good
274 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotel in Santa Barbara (1.4 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

Just 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness center is on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.

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7.9
Good
177 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara (2 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

This California hotel is just 2 miles from Goleta Beach Park. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi.

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7.9
Good
330 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara (2.3 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

Located in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.

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8.1
Very Good
114 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara (2.5 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara)

Featuring a fitness center and outdoor pool, Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a contemporary property located within 10 minutes’ drive of downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach.

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7.9
Good
712 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

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  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 113 reviews

    Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara.

    Beautiful, well maintained grounds! Gorgeous views.

  • The Eagle Inn
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 633 reviews

    Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

    Great staff, great staff,great experience loved it

  • Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 286 reviews

    Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides rooms in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College.

    lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast

  • Villa Rosa Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,553 reviews

    This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks.

    Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay

  • Marina Beach Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,096 reviews

    This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

    Clean, well-appointed, nicely maintained, excellent location

  • Simpson House Inn
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 238 reviews

    Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped grounds and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.

    The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.

  • Mason Beach Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,081 reviews

    Less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this Santa Barbara inn features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. All guestrooms offer free WiFi.

    The coffee/ snack/ cereal table in Receptoon

  • Harbor View Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,573 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site.

    Very nice clean and big room in a very convenient location!

Budget hotels near University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,771 reviews

    This Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room.

    All, the room was perfect for family The swimming pool was good

  • Santa Barbara Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 606 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.

    It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views

  • Riviera Beach House
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 264 reviews

    This contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.

    Location was fantastic. Staff were super friendly.

  • The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews

    Located in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.

    It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!

  • Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews

    This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.

    The room was very clean, staff was really friendly.

  • The Upham Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 419 reviews

    This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

    Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too

  • Hotel Santa Barbara
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews

    This hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.

    Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff

  • Inn by the Harbor
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 612 reviews

    This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.

    nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice

Hotels with great access to University of California, Santa Barbara!

  • La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,321 reviews

    The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.

    Lovely place and staff. Quiet, modern and well equipped.

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 234 reviews

    Located in Santa Barbara, 1.3 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    great vibe, lovely staff and good central location

  • De La Vina Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 82 reviews

    Located in Santa Barbara, 2.2 mi from Leadbetter Beach and 1050 feet from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking...

    Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location

  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 380 reviews

    This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.

    The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine

  • Castillo Inn at the Beach
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,369 reviews

    A 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara.

    The mattress was extremely comfortable very nice!!!

  • Hotel Californian
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 230 reviews

    Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.

    location. the room was beautiful and the staff was great

  • Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 760 reviews

    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    Perfect location. Good breakfast. Clean room. Great staff.

  • Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,000 reviews

    A very short walk from the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel features an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is a 5-minute drive away.

    Clean and tidy, great location and friendly staff.

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