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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Vending machine
Laundry room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Goleta

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara places you steps from Bowlero Santa Barbara and within a 15-minute stroll of Lookout County Park. 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.
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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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬2 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 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.

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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
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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! One child 17 years old or younger stays 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

  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays 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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$171.87, 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. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

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. 481 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1162 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mojgan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Mission hills

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

justadev__

Close to stores and food places. Did not like that there was no coffee in the rooms. Other than that great area and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked this room because it was close to the airport as my kids were arriving late and were taking an Uber to the motel. When I arrived, the checkin was friendly, I got the bottom floor that I wanted, the room smelled clean and was clean PLUS it had a microwave, refrigerator, shampoo, lotion, and soap! Not many Motel 6's are this diligent on customer satisfaction. Bonus... food delivery and coffee in the morning! Truly satisfied. Will be staying again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosa Angelica, Santa Barbara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were particularly unfriendly. We arrived early so we couldn't check in. That is OK, but there was NO option for leaving bags in a safe space and even staying within the property was considered "loitering", so they would call the police. This was mentioned in a very unfriendly manner. They claimed that this was an order from the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I recommend providing a hair dryer and a clothes iron for the rooms. The price is too high not to include these basic items. The staff is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Justice

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Stayed here with my spouse, 3 year old and 2 little mini pops. We were attending the UCSB graduation so it was a convenient distance to the school. It was also close driving distance to a good amount of food places and Tesla super chargers. We appreciated that it was dog friendly as poop bags and a decent size grass patch made it easy to take them out for potty. Check in was pretty quick. We got there around 11pm or so. The room was tiny and quite outdated. After getting ready for bed, I inspected the sheets, as I always do before getting into it at hotels. There was small and large strands of hair throughout both beds. I’m not one to argue, so I just walked down and told the man at the front desk who gave me fresh sets that we put on ourselves. The cleanliness was alright. Fingerprints on different surfaces including the headboards. The soaps are very small and drying, def bring your own toiletries. We liked the air conditioner in the room as it did cool the room pretty quickly. The nightly rate was quite high. Our first night was around $160 and the weekend price was $400/night. Around $1,150 for 3 nights. Overall, it wasn’t worth the money spent. First and last time I will be staying at a motel 6. If the price is right, it’s ok for an overnight stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually this place was quite refreshing after a really not so great stay at another motel 6. This place was clean, quiet and really nice. I really enjoyed my stay here, only one night but the receptionist was quite friendly. I'd come back here, no problem. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel 6 Goleta, CA-Santa Barbara is our "go-to" motel when we visit and pick up our daughter from UCSB every year. The rates are reasonable and our room is always clean. We love the room set-up, very cozy. Beds and pillows are so comfortable! Office staff are always friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay here was mostly great considering the price. The property backs up to the freeway, so light sleepers should beware, and ask for a room toward the front of the motel if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

We are in town to pick our son up from school. One night, comfortable bed and clean room. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

joann

The area was nice, plenty of walking distance things to do. The staff, more directly an older man that worked night shift during our stay was horrible. My sister in law and I planed a quick overnight trip with our kids & stayed in separate rooms. Our key cards were faulty all day. Later that night, she goes outside to lock her car when her room door closes behind her. She goes to open it and the key won’t work. She’s knocking hoping one of the kids wakes up to open but they don’t. She goes to request a new key, doesn’t work. Continues knocking, kids still sleeping. Requests a new key and is told she will be charged for a new one. Then she starts banging on the door hoping to get the kids to wake up. Mind you they are 1 & 7 and just spent 4hrs in the car and a full day of zoo, beach and pool activities. I go down to request a key for her and get met with all my booking info saying he sees we have the same area code and live in the same city and we were partying all night and accused of leaving all kids in one room while adults are in the other room, which was a made up scenario in his head, and then threatening me to be put on a no book list. Anyway, people started complaining of her banging on the door and was kicked out around 1:30/2am and had a 4hr drive back home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emmit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t let us stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, San Ysidro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a nice economical option
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, SALIDA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025