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Our top choices for Goleta family-friendly hotels

Lobby
A gym with various exercise equipment, a mirror, and a bench.
Pool
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
  • Splashing fun near UCSB with poolside cabanas and family-friendly amenities just steps from South Coast Railroad Museum.
₩269,509
₩307,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

2. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
  • Family paradise with outdoor pool—heated pool and hot tub create kid-friendly fun near the beach.
₩241,331
₩275,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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.
Lobby
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

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,949
₩390,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
  • Fun-filled family escape awaits with a sparkling outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and beach access just minutes away.
₩225,491
₩257,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

5. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
  • Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, mini golf, and beach access creates ideal setting for memory-filled getaways.
₩327,683
₩374,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
Meeting facility
A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a TV screen.
Meeting facility

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
  • Family-friendly coastal escape with a spacious outdoor pool, cozy firepit gatherings, and lush garden areas for relaxation and play.
₩254,558
₩291,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

7. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
  • Family escape near UC Santa Barbara offers poolside fun for kids and convenient exploring.
₩132,652
₩155,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A family walking on a paved area with a staircase and a red door in the background.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
  • Coastal fun for families awaits at this luxury retreat with three pools, tennis courts, and a private beach for memories to last.
₩1,046,727
₩1,311,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating.

9. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
₩229,510
₩262,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
₩224,403
₩264,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Goleta

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
₩241,331
₩275,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Lobby
A gym with various exercise equipment, a mirror, and a bench.
Pool
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
₩269,509
₩307,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
Meeting facility
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
Meeting facility

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
₩254,558
₩291,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
₩225,491
₩257,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
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.
Lobby
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,949
₩390,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
₩327,683
₩374,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
₩1,046,727
₩1,311,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Goleta

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
Meeting facility
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
Meeting facility

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
₩254,558
₩291,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
₩241,331
₩275,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
₩132,652
₩155,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Lobby
A gym with various exercise equipment, a mirror, and a bench.
Pool
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of a building with large windows.

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
₩269,509
₩307,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
₩225,491
₩257,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
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.
Lobby
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,949
₩390,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
₩327,683
₩374,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
₩1,046,727
₩1,311,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

8/10 Good
"We liked the location and easy access to our room. Walls do not block out sound of adjoining rooms or outside activities."
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Wine Valley Inn
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The bed is horrible"
Josephine 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Chumash Casino Resort
Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay at the sideways inn. It’s clean, very cute and well maintained. We were places in the back building on the second floor. The building has no elevator so you have to carry your luggage up stairs. Keep that in mind if you choose to stay in that building."
Scott 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Sideways Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Norma 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was amazing especially Brandon and his staff in the Bar."
Toni 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience"
Seth 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What's Goleta like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Goleta is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The beaches, basketball games, and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Goleta?
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your family trip include The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus South Coast Inn.
How many family-friendly hotels will I be able to find in Goleta?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Goleta.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Goleta?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Goleta?
While you are visiting Goleta, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as UC SB Events Center, Camino Real Marketplace, and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Rancho La Patera and Stow House.
What's the best way for us to get around Goleta?
To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station. Goleta might not have many public transit choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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