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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door. - Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara (Goleta)
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign. - Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara (Goleta)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees. - Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara (Goleta)
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks. - Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara (Goleta)
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs. - Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara (Goleta)
At Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara, you can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairview, Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara is in a walkable area in Goleta with great shopping. Travelers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UC SB Events Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Goleta travel guide
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5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, 93117

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a rocky background and mountains in the distance.
    Santa Barbara Zoo
    14 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Bowlero Santa Barbara
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lost Valley Trail
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Goleta Station
    4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    5 min walk
  • Dean: A Coffee Shop
    19 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Wendy's
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara located?

Located in Fairview, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bowlero Santa Barbara and Lost Valley Trail. South Coast Railroad Museum and Rancho La Patera and Stow House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Goleta Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 1198 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is nice and convenient locations. However,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills with decent amenities and excellent location for UCSB
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to sleep for night. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and generally well-kept property. Good for a no-frills stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
You check in at a kiosk. So if something is incorrect no one is there to help you. The room was clean and bed pretty comfortable. But no amenities not even a coffee maker. I know hotel 6 is a budget motel but for $160/night I did expect more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean. Staff were friendly and able to give us an extra blanket since we were three to the room. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasantly surprised. rooms small but clean, bed comfortable. Staff responsive. Rates reasonable for one night of a 3 day holiday weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. There were no stains on the linens (I checked). The shower was hot. Groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants are within walking distance. Let's be real about this, folks. It's a Motel 6. Clean and comfortable is all they are promising. And this place delivers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk was very helpful and efficient in checking me in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a quick place to stay, this is the place. It’s in a great neighborhood and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget hotel so I didn't expect much. It was clean, had a friendly staff and the basic ammenities. I didnt swim but the pool looked very nice. Lots of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enough parking is available. Great location with restaurants and shops around. Rooms were not that clean and no coffee provided in the rooms. Check in was through a kiosk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, location good best coffee shops and old town. Room was dingy and didn’t feel clean - bleach smell was overwhelming in the room but parking lot was really loud esp in the morning. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed at #241 recently. Overall good stay but a few things might need attention. - Shower floor feels very thin and bouncy...I feel a lot of flex while standing and moving. - AC unit was noisy, definitely louder than normal. - Sink faucet needs attention. When washing hands, a lot of water gets on the mirror and counter due to the spray pattern of the faucet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great & safe location for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was awkward and uncomfortable. You check in on a kiosk and a person pops up in a window to assist. She was impatient and the volume was uncomfortably loud. There was no one in the office. The room was clean and serviceable, which is exactly what I needed it to be. Lack of Kleenex in the room was unexpected. The facilities were clean and functioning. The staff who I did interact with were friendly and helpful, both when I called the front desk and when I checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were just there for a quick night but everything was great! The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. The shower had great pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 has a business model of providing minimal amenities for minimal prices, and this place is no exception. It is basically a place to have a roof over your head at night, with no attempt at warmth or charm. It was right off US Highway 101, and ten-minute drive to the local airport & to UCSB. Goleta has almost no places that a visitor to Santa Barbara would want to visit, so this Motel Six, like many of this chain, is just a place to spend a night or two while on your way to somewhere else. The room had a full bath, phone, AC, fridge, and TV with 40 channels. It was clean, quiet, and well-maintained. Free amenities included parking, wifi, pool, and morning coffee in the lobby. Innumerable shops & restaurants are within walking distance. Staff was helpful in providing an iron & ironing board, and allowing me to print out my boarding passes if I sent them as a pdf to an email address.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly front office staff, easy location to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026