Title: The 10 Best 5 Star Hotels in Goleta - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk

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![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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## Check availability on Goleta 5 Star Hotels

Tonight

[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8010&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&adults=2&star=50&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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## Our top choices for Goleta 5-star hotels

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523758/20f4e85d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523758/049fd2a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523758/dd1cb3f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523758/aaa3629c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton-Bacara.h523758.Hotel-Information)

Goleta

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Clean room, friendly, helpful staff, good food and close to beach! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Katrina

£513

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton-Bacara.h523758.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/5ef1682c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/2ce00989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite (Vista) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/de8ecc3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/135fe69c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### El Encanto Santa Barbara

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-El-Encanto-Santa-Barbara.h20448.Hotel-Information)

Upper Riviera

9.4/10

Exceptional

(551 reviews)

"Great room and nice facility."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

John

£539

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-El-Encanto-Santa-Barbara.h20448.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/e9b17fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/8a5f4fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ballroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/bdf77f95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ballroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/7f040575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Californian

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hotel-Californian.h18374097.Hotel-Information)

Santa Barbara Beach

9.2/10

Wonderful

(939 reviews)

"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jasper

£591

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hotel-Californian.h18374097.Hotel-Information)

![Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26760000/26750700/26750619/5c95e5b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26760000/26750700/26750619/bc2e564f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26760000/26750700/26750619/w4800h3297x0y0-b8cfbe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26760000/26750700/26750619/b5f42322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rosewood Miramar Beach

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Rosewood-Miramar-Beach.h26750619.Hotel-Information)

Montecito

9.4/10

Exceptional

(301 reviews)

"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"

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Joelle

£1,147

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Rosewood-Miramar-Beach.h26750619.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000900/1000868/658e5766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000900/1000868/a81a656f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000900/1000868/a58221fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000900/1000868/f3a02e4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Simpson House Inn

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Simpson-House-Inn.h1000868.Hotel-Information)

Upper East

9.8/10

Exceptional

(703 reviews)

"An absolutely great place. Beautiful grounds. Superb service. Great food. Comfortable room. Very special!!!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Antim

£312

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Simpson-House-Inn.h1000868.Hotel-Information)

![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23453/f0419f79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23453/4f8ef918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23453/d491a68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23453/db5274b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Biltmore-Santa-Barbara.h23453.Hotel-Information)

Montecito

9.4/10

Exceptional

(656 reviews)

"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Biltmore-Santa-Barbara.h23453.Hotel-Information)

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### Chumash Casino Resort

3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA

£97

4 Mar - 5 Mar

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,048 reviews)

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Chumash-Casino-Resort.h4028510.Hotel-Information)

![Santa Barbara Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34492/30abd348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

£225

26 Feb - 27 Feb

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Santa-Barbara-Inn.h34492.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17955/fe7af377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

£241

8 Mar - 9 Mar

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (216 reviews)

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hilton-Santa-Barbara-Beachfront-Resort.h17955.Hotel-Information)

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## Learn more about Goleta

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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![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.

#California
#roadtrip
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#AMER](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/3161d886-1d7f-4a54-837f-7b3bfdc0d874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=400&h=400&p=1&q=high)

Photo by David Simmington

## Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

![The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523758/9d3c9fd1_y.jpg)

### The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds and customer service were incredible. The food was hit or miss at all the places. Even Mariela we went one night and it was fantastic and it was terrible the next. All in all I would come back anytime. Our room was great. It was very large and had everything we could ever need. Only cons are we felt a little isolated. It would help to have a store on the grounds open 24/7 wheee you can purchase snacks or whatever: "

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