Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
8.4 (308 reviews)
401 Storke Road , Santa Barbara , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Extra parking fees
Cleanliness issues with carpets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Mixed reviews suggest room cleanliness is generally acceptable, but concerns about carpet cleanliness were raised.
Service
9.01
Guests frequently mentioned friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.05
Many reviews highlighted the convenient location near UCSB and other amenities.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are noted as spacious and comfortable, though some concerns about aging furnishings exist.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities were appreciated overall, though a request was made for carpet cleaning.
Value for Money
7.49
Several reviews indicated that the cost could be perceived as excessive, particularly with additional charges for parking.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast received some positive feedback, but parking fees affected overall perception of value.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall positive sentiments, with some concerns about specific aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:23

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta offers easy access for travelers.

Relaxation and Dining
Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tub, then enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant offering American cuisine at the Bistro.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and enjoy entertainment with a flat-screen TV with cable. Additionally, the fitness centre is available for those looking to stay active during their stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 308 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.51
D
docs2u Business
10
Great location
Pros:

pristine, brand-new hotel. This hotel was in a pretty good location, and I would suggest it to everyone. Numerous hotels in the vicinity are in dire need of renovation due to their extreme wear and tear.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
J
Joanne couple us
10
Everyone who worked there was polite and helpful. It was very relaxing and close to everything. Fantastic stay!
Pros:

Very Close to student housing. We were moving our child into the dorms. Great amenities pool, hot tub, putting green, fire pits, breakfast was made to order and fantastic.

Cons:

Air conditioner sounded like it had water sloshing around. We were close to the exit door so every time someone used their jet to get in. It made a loud sound that you could hear from inside the room.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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ARNAUD extended_group fr
6
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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susantQ1783VQ Couples
10
Great location
Pros:

Excellent location clean hotels great stuff

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
G
Gail family_with_children us
10
Quiet, peaceful and clean!
Pros:

My favorite amenity was the bed and 3 fluffy pillows. I slept great!

Cons:

This was a standard room and the toilet was quite low to the ground… my son thought so too. I’ve stayed in lots of hotels in my 80 yrs so I have many experiences to compare to . Other than that, it was perfect.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
K
Kristina family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The stay started off great, as the person who checked us in was very friendly and welcoming. He even let my baby pick out a toy from the toy box, which was such a nice touch!

Cons:

Unfortunately, our one-night stay was only okay, and I’m giving it a low rating primarily because of the cleanliness of the room. The carpet was absolutely filthy. My feet literally turned black from walking on it, and when I let my toddler walk around, her feet became dirty as well. There was also a sticky, tar-like substance on the carpet that was really unpleasant and disgusting. For the rest of our stay, we had to make sure we were all wearing shoes in the room because of how dirty the carpet was.

Overall, the friendly check-in experience was great, but the cleanliness of the room especially the carpet really took away from our stay.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
D
Debbie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel!

Cons:

Price was high.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
S
Sara solo_traveller us
8
It was OK
Pros:

Location

Cons:

only one EV charger!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
Christine extended_group us
9
It was great and a perfect location for us. The staff was really great and friendly.
Pros:

We didnt have breakfast offered

Cons:

Better dinner options at the hotel

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Neslihan couple us
9
Great stay
Pros:

The hammam experience was fantastic. Great location with close proximity to Başçarşı. It was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The room was a bit dark.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
M
martha family_with_children us
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
S
Saad couple us
8
Overall we liked the property and our stay.
Pros:

Propert was neat and clean. Location is on good point.

Cons:

Our room view was the soccer playground which i didn’t like it. Asked the front desk to change our room and they said they are sold out at the moment which was not truth. I see very cars were parked up at the parking lot how it was sold out doesn’t make any sense.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
5
544cheriew Couples
10
Weekend in Goleta
Pros:

The hotel was easily accessible from the freeway. It was walking distance to restaurants and a mall. The staff was friendly and hotel was well kept. The last time we were here was before Covid. Nice to visit and check out Santa Barbara and Goleta.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor
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Carolina family_with_children us
6
Just fine but not sure we'd return unless there were no other options
Pros:

Lobby is beautiful, staff are friendly and helpful. Bistro has some tasty basics and is convenient. Fitness center is somewhat small but decent, pool is also somewhat small but hottub is great. There is a shopping center within walking distance that has good restaurants.

Cons:

We didn't realize that airplanes would be flying so close to the hotel. This really impacted the outdoor experience (pool, walking in neighborhood), as well as created noise starting at 5:30am each morning and extending to 9:30 or 10pm. Pool was not heated and had a lot of floating debris. Though most of the staff were helpful, there was one man working in the Bistro in the mornings who just didn't seem to care about customers, didn't even look up or greet people when we arrived and seemed bothered when we asked to order food.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Ligia couple us
10
Always a delight.
Pros:

Love this hotel.

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
T
Teresa family_with_children us
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
F
Flying_moto650X Business Denver, Colorado
4
Nice location, worthless management.
Pros:

I work in aviation industry and this was a business trip, where I convinced my whole crew to stay here because of the location, which is very nice. We had to suddenly shorten our stay and leave early. This hotel refused to understand the situation and billed us for an extra night even though we left before official checkout time. Staff was pointing fingers at each other while the GM was hiding in the back room and refusing to even come out to speak with us. First time in 6 years with Marriott we were treated like this. Assistant GM straight up told me that our Ambassador status means nothing at this property.

If your plans have any chance of changing, stay away from this place. Never again.

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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Urszula solo_traveller pl
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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ibsf7777 Business Houston, Texas
8
Solid, older courtyard
Pros:

Rooms are older and worn, but bed was comfy, room was quiet, and everything seemed relatively clean. Had a great night’s sleep.

2026-04-22 via Tripadvisor
J
Jimmy extended_group us
7
Hotel was nice, but for $500 a night I would have much preferred to stay at State St or The Funk Zone where all dining a
Pros:

It was close to UCSB as we were there with our incoming freshman son to visit his new college, they had bike rentals which was a plus however didn’t work out

Cons:

The proximity to ride the bikes to the school was not safe at least I didn’t find a safe route for it

2026-04-06 via Nuitee