Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
Motel in Goleta with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Shower, towels
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July

Explore the area

Map
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Goleta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of California, Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Upper State Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Goleta

At Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lookout County Park and Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Goleta motel include University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Goleta Beach - 3 min drive - 4.8 km
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • UC SB Events Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Isla Vista Beach - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel in Goleta with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Goleta motel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Goleta motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara on 10 July 2025 start from AU$206.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

Yep, Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

The closest beach to Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara is Goleta Beach (2.7 km).

Does Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara have a pool?

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

No, Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1115 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wiwin van

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are pleasantly surprised by this Motel 6. The staffs are polite, engaging and helpful. The room has all the basic needs, clean and good fresh neutral smell (no cleaning chemical smell nor bad odor). Complimentary coffee and tea in the morning is a plus. We enjoyed the stays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Ridgecrest

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an insect by the bathroom sink. There was a stain on the toilet seat. The heating was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Ventura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't recommend.

Mattresses were pathetic condition in room 109. Hair in shower, general poor condition of bathroom walls. No tissues, really? I don't expect much from a Motel 6 these days but I do expect a little better when paying over $120 per night. Non-dairy dry creamer packets for the gross coffee says it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Motel 6 Goleta and this was the best Motel 6 I've stayed at. It was in a convenient location, was clean, comfortable and had lots of potty areas for my dogs. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
F
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Business traveller, Travelled with group
surrounding area are great! Hotel was not the cleanest, room was not service until the third day of being there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Very disappointed with the room, period.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dreu

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dirty Bath aTub, denied request to change rooms!

I am an avid traveler, and this is the first time I was denied when requesting to change rooms when the one given was dirty. There were several available rooms too! The front desk simply said once a room is assigned in their system, it cannot be changed. She said I can complain to the manager in the morning and maybe he might give me a discount! Beware of this and avoid this place at all costs!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, clean, comfortable

Location is very convenient to UCSB, staff friendly, room clean enough and bed comfortable. AC worked, and didn’t experience any noise issues between rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriend at the reception and the pool was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Solange

Our shower was full of mold under the lip of the tub. We didn’t even use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cokroaches

The rooms were infested with cockroaches!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoganandhini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reeked of cigarette smell

I was given a room which was steeped in cigarette smell, horrible… and the room phone didn’t work either, when i tried to call front desk. Finally called from my phone and they gave me another room which was ok. But too much time wasted in the whole process.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025