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Cheap Hotels in Goleta

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

1. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

$100

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

2. Sandpiper Lodge

North State

$112

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a towel rack.

A building with a neon 'Welcome' sign, a 'Garden' sign, and a 'Vacancy' sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Rose Garden Inn

North State

$122

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

4. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

$149

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, jars, a tray, a mirror, and a certificate on the wall.

A variety of cacti in a planter on a balcony with a view of a pool and lounge chairs.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

5. The Presidio

Santa Barbara

$118

$135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.

6. The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

$145

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

7. Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

$213

$243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

$159

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Santa Barbara Beach

$123

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.

10. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

$93

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

11. Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

$295

$337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by wicker chairs, under a covered patio with string lights.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a coffee station, and a seating area with leather sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

12. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

Buellton

$92

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A restaurant with a brick column, wooden flooring, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a microwave.

A wooden bench with a patterned cushion, set against a white wall with a tree and a parking lot in the background.

Two red leather armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wooden side table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted chandelier.

13. Quality Inn Buellton - Solvang

Buellton

$82

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying weather information, a sign indicating a morning charge for no charge, and a counter with a sign advertising the hotel.

A motel with a 'welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a '6' sign indicating the number of rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the outside.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

14. Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Buellton

$68

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

A building with a clock tower, a parking lot, and a row of houses with red roofs.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden dresser.

15. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Downtown Solvang

$109

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a mirror, a television mounted on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

A sign for the Lotus of Lompoc, a great hospitality inn, with a lotus flower emblem.

A pink church with a bell tower and a white building with arched windows.

16. Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn

Lompoc

$78

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a sign reading "Inn at Highway 1," surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A dining area with a round table, a cushioned bench, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

A dark wooden cabinet with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

17. Inn at Highway 1

Lompoc

$147

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Top neighborhoods in Goleta

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Isla Vista

The Isla Vista neighborhood offers attractions such as Isla Vista Beach and UC SB Events Center.

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A coastal cityscape with Mediterranean architecture, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Old Town

Goleta's Old Town neighborhood offers attractions including Lost Valley Trail.

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A railway track running alongside a beach with mountains in the background.

A view through a cave opening, revealing a valley with sparse vegetation and a distant bridge over a body of water.

A rocky coastline with a sandy beach, waves, and a pier extending into the ocean.

A sunset over a coastal landscape with railway tracks leading towards the sea.

A beach with a sunset, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.

Gaviota

Goleta's Gaviota neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park.

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Ellwood

Goleta's Ellwood neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

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A historic building with a bell tower, arches, and a fountain.

Fairview

The Fairview neighborhood offers attractions such as Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond.

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Top landmarks in Goleta

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University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Goleta student life, check out University of California, Santa Barbara, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A beach with a wooden bench, a tree, and a pier in the background.

Goleta Beach

9.0/10 (853 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Goleta Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Isla Vista Beach, Campus Beach, and Devereux Beach.

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A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

El Capitan State Beach

8.8/10 (372 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to El Capitan State Beach, located 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Refugio State Beach.

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A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.

Sandpiper Golf Club

8.6/10 (70 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Sandpiper Golf Club, located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Sandpiper Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Glen Annie Golf Club is also nearby.

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a tall tree with green foliage.

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Isla Vista Beach, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Goleta. Catch the sunset by the shore at Campus Beach, just a short walk away.

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A beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and birds on the sand.

Refugio State Beach

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Refugio State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at El Capitan State Beach.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear view of the sandy beach and the sea.

Gaviota Beach

9.6/10 (17 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Gaviota Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from central Goleta. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Refugio State Beach.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at UC SB Events Center, a stadium in Isla Vista.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Goleta?

For a cheap hotel in Goleta with glowing reviews, consider Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara, which features free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities.

Are there any cheap motels in Goleta?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Goleta, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara where you'll find free WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in Goleta?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Goleta, enjoy the outdoors at Santa Ynez Valley or Goleta Beach. Be certain to include a visit to Isla Vista Beach.