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Tonight
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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30 Sept - 1 Oct
This weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
Next weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Goleta 3-star hotels

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

1. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Simon
£157
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beachside Inn
A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

2. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
United States
GREG
£110
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.
A traditional European-style building with a clock tower, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and potted plants.

3. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Alisha
£112
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wine Valley Inn
A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.

4. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
Buellton
United States
Jennifer
£88
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sideways Inn
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

5. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Brandi
£84
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

6. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
United States
Samantha
£160
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
Wayne
£174
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.
A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
United States
Aiping
£153
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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 cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
robert
£180
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

10. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
emiliano
£216
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a wooden ceiling.
A dining area with glass tables and chairs, large windows, and a zebra-patterned carpet.
A hotel with a red-bricked courtyard, multiple balconies with plants, and a covered entrance area.

11. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Carpinteria
United States
Eden
£140
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.
A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
hoan
£234
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.
A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

13. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Mary
£154
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Riviera Beach House
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.
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.

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Amanda
£190
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

15. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Rachita
£191
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Noah
£217
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Lavender Inn by the Sea
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.
A building with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign reading "the Landsby."
A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
A restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned seating, pendant lighting, and a patterned wall.

17. The Landsby

The Landsby
Downtown Solvang
United States
Kathleen
£176
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Landsby
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and a flag.
A dolphin statue in a garden with cacti and red flowers.
A well-lit entrance with a decorative archway, a purple door, and potted plants labeled 'VILLA' and 'ROSA'.
A pool area with a red umbrella, stone statues, and a spa sign.

18. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
cinthya
£121
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ala Mar by the Sea
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.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
United States
W Scott
£206
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

20. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
hampton
£176
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
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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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A coastal landscape with a cliffside path leading to the beach, a sunset in the background, and a distant tree line.

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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

8/10 Good
"All good. 👍 clean Nice location in town. Wine social hour kinda nice. Appreciate the little gym. Towels could be nicer. Breakfast was decent."
Jaime 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wine Valley Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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!!!"
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Goleta?
Expedia customers in search of an affordable and pleasant Goleta stay often choose The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 1 mi east of the centre, offers a swimming pool and al fresco dining. Want another idea? Located 2 mi west of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and a swimming pool, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is also a top pick among guests.
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