Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.4 (296 reviews)
401 Storke Road , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 296 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
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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
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Ligia • couple • us
10
Always a delight.
Pros:

Love this hotel.

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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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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Teresa • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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Linda • family_with_children • us
9
We had a wonderful stay and the service was excellent!
Pros:

Great location

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
R
Ray • family_with_children • us
5
Visited UCSB
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

No complimentary breakfast

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Derick • couple • us
10
Very good and peaceful
Pros:

Very clean and cozy

Cons:

Good location

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Michalek • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • fr
5
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Haille • couple • us
10
Pros:

Welcoming atmosphere

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • ru
9
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • fr
6
OK but parking is extra?
Pros:

Normal Courtyard type place

Cons:

Too much noise from the open area in the back, both morning and evening.
It is not acceptable to have to pay for parking and the breakfast solution is not great for a hotel that costs this much. Santa Barbara is expensive but it is a joke to pay this much for a simple hotel and to have pay extra for parking.

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee