Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.9 (233 reviews)
6350 Hollister Avenue , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly service
Great location
Nice amenities
Cons:
Humidity issues
Limited dining options
Bedding discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
The room was immaculately clean, but issues with humidity were mentioned.
Service
9.26
Staff were friendly and courteous, with specific praise for Tommy at the front desk.
Location
9.3
Excellent location for UCSB proximity, though limited dining options nearby.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were spacious and well thought out, though some issues with bedding were noted.
Amenities
9.28
Wonderful outdoor amenities and social atmosphere, great for families.
Value for Money
8.74
Good value with complimentary breakfast, but some housekeeping issues were reported.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Complimentary breakfast was appreciated; however, dining options nearby were lacking.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall a solid experience, with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:11

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta offers a range of luxurious amenities including an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, and a fire pit. Guests can also enjoy a sports court and free shuttle service.

Convenient Features
With free WiFi throughout the property, fully equipped kitchens in all rooms, and meeting spaces available, guests can enjoy a seamless stay. The hotel's proximity to the University of California, Santa Barbara adds to its convenience.

Delightful Dining
Start your day with a complimentary breakfast and unwind in the evening with an social event. The hotel's prime location near Santa Barbara Airport makes it a perfect choice for travelers.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 233 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Stefan solo_traveller de
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Diana couple us
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller us
8
Easy nice place close to the airport.
Pros:

Easy place to stay right next to the airpot. Appreciated the big room and clean kitchen. And happy the windows opened at least a little. Was only there one night so didn't really check out the facilities.

Cons:

Room was pretty heavily perfumed.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
8
Pros:

The breakfast was great had a lot of choices.

Cons:

Dogs were seen in the the gated pool area getting wet wanted to enjoy the pool/hot sauna but due to health safety and santaity concerns did not. Feces and urine, fleas/Tick with human contact in the water not safe.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jamie family_with_children us
7
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Lorraine family_with_children us
10
Our stay was more than we expected. It was convenient to all the areas that we visited. A Good loc
Pros:

The breakfast was varied and delicious. There food was hot and well tended. the fruit was fresh and tasty, The coffee was really good.

Cons:

There wasn't anything that we didn't like about tour stay at the Santa Barbara Goleta Marriott. There was plenty of places to walk our dog and the pet comfort area was clean and convenient. It was very comforting to be able to have our loveable pet with us on our outing. Thank you for your resolve to make us welcome.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Cheryl Palarca family_with_children us
10
For the two nights we stayed, we were comfortable and well taken care of.
Pros:

The "Holiday" touches were great: "Elf on the Shelf" and "Hot Cocoa" in the lobby were well received by my family. The location of the hotel was very convenient to the UCSB campus where my daughter needed to be by 9am each day. It was only an 8 minute drive.

Cons:

It would be nice to have more access to complimentary water. Also the wifi connection to the TV (Netflix) seemed a bit slow. Overall, the experience was great though.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Robin
10
Pros:

Breakfast

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Renee
6
Pros:

Ok

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Stephanie
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly and courteous

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children
10
Pros:

Family’s friendly but still felt upscale. Nice room layout. Decorated well. Very safe and clean. Close to restaurants and close to Santa Barbara.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Meagan couple us
10
2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Raquel family
10
Pros:

Excellent location

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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BKKandKSK Family
6
An ok stay at the Residence Inn
Pros:

As a devout Marriott/Bonvoy member, I routinely book with this brand. The stay (one night only) was fine--neither bad nor outstanding.

The good:
The facility is adorable. The mission style exterior matches the vibe of nearby Santa Barbara perfectly. The outdoor amenities are great--games for the kids (and near kids) such as chess, ping-pong, and a putting green. Lovely outdoor BBQ space. Great deck area for hanging out with family.

The room was immaculately clean.

The location is great if you are catching a train (easy walk to the Goleta train station) or airport.

The bad:
The location is not an easy walk to a place to grab a bite or a drink. In fact, there is not much around.

The ugly:
The weather insulation for the room is so good that it was oddly humid. There is a subtle layer of dampness on every surface. Walking on the carpet with my socks on was a weird experience as every step was "squishy." Similarly, every counter was moist.

2025-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Melinda
10
Pros:

Na

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jill family
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel with wonderful staff. Tommy at the front desk was very hospitable and friendly. The hotel was clean and nice looking. The lawn games in the courtyard were a hit! Also nice having a complimentary breakfast. Rooms were spacious and well thought out. Would definitely recommend!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Nadège family_with_children fr
10
Court et bien
Pros:

Tout était presque parfait

Cons:

Ce que j’ai le moins aimé c’est le non confort du canapé lit .

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children us
8
Great for a quick weekend at UCSB
Pros:

The location for visiting UCSB was excellent in terms of proximity to campus. There are no real dining options within walking distance, so it's a good thing a full breakfast was included. That part was great, and the breakfast area is lovely, with indoor-outdoor seating. The courtyard with pool, firepits, putting green, cornhole, etc was lovely. Very social atmosphere. We brought our dog with us, and staff was very warm and there were plenty of places to walk him. The room, particularly the bathroom, was lovely. Lots of closet space, large desk, and the kitchen area was laid out well.

Cons:

There were items in the freezer, and no conditioner in the shower, so not sure how meticulous the housekeeping is. The mattress was really bouncy, so if you are sharing a bed, you will feel every single thing your partner does. And with the couch folded out into a bed in the suite, it is really tight. There is not a lot of room to move around. But for a quick weekend trip it was fine. It was also a little freaky to walk into an unoccupied room and have the TV talk to us. Took us a few to figure out how to turn it all off.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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George
10
Will be back
Pros:

Cheerful check in. Good breakfast. Quiet.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Harsh couple us
6
2025-08-08 via Nuitee