Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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Hilton Garden Inn
8.5 (481 reviews)
6878 Hollister Avenue , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-562-5996

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from construction and fire alarms
Perceived high costs for services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Guests mentioned clean sheets, but had issues with construction and reported quirks in refurbished rooms.
Service
8.9
The staff were described as very friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.25
Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and UCSB, making it a great choice for travelers.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were described as comfortable and attractive, though some mentioned they were dark.
Amenities
8.73
Good amenities including a rooftop bar and restaurant.
Value for Money
7.69
Some guests felt the hotel was a bit expensive, especially with added charges for parking and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Breakfast was well-received, but some items were additionally charged.
Overall Experience
8.71
Despite some issues, many guests had a positive experience and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta with spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities like a 50" TV, coffee maker, and mini refrigerator.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in mouthwatering American cuisine at the on-site restaurant and start your day right with a daily American breakfast served at the property.

Convenient Facilities
Take advantage of the outdoor pool, complimentary WiFi, and business center during your stay. With a prime location near Santa Barbara Airport and local attractions, your perfect getaway awaits at Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta.

Important information:

Please note: Guests are subject to a USD 250 smoking fee if found smoking in a nonsmoking room.

One night, room and tax deposit is required at the time of the booking, which is 100% refundable if cancelation occurs before the cancelation deadline.

The minimum check-in age is 18.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 481 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.71
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mojie • couple • us
10
Fantastic location if you want to be close to UCSB
Pros:

Location, near UCSB
Near shopping center and restaurant
Very good staff and clean hotel

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Yuliana • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Amandi • couple • us
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Rodriguez • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Md Shahedur • family_with_children • au
10
A wonderful, comfortable stay with excellent rooms and service, although the extra parking fee was d
Pros:

This was one of the best stays we had in Santa Barbara. The room was spacious, clean, and cozy, and Hilton definitely maintained its high standards. It was a little on the expensive side, but the hotel was beautiful, comfortable, and well worth the stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Santa Barbara.

Cons:

One downside was the additional charge for parking. I feel parking should be included in the room rate for hotel guests, especially considering the overall cost of the stay.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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drb923_10 • Couples • Los Angeles, California
8
Nice rooms, but try for one not under the restaurant
Pros:

Nice and clean. Enjoyed dinner on the rooftop with view of the mountains. Room was not quiet, as requested, as it sounded like they were dragging restaurant tables/couches after 9:30/10:00. Our room was under the restaurant and we turned in early. Also, we could hear the generators across from our window. It was one night stop, so we didn't complain, just moved on in the morning.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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P2550BMstevens • Family
2
Didn't honor my reservation and gave my room to a "diamond member". Beware!
Pros:

I made this reservation on 2-23-2026 for a 1-night stay on 07-23-2026. At the end of a long day and upon arrival (7:00 pm) at the hotel I was told that I didn't have a room and the hotel had made me a reservation at the Ramada Inn 5 miles away! The Asst. Manager, Gary Lytle, informed me that a diamond member had extended his stay therefore my room was not available to me but was extended to the diamond member. This was very frustrating! I asked why did my room get selected? Gary said because I didn't prepay for the room! What difference does that make? So, essentially, the hotel transferred their problem to me, the customer who had nothing to do with the problem! This is a terrible way to run a business! What's the point of making a reservation to only be told that Hilton won't stand behind it! I've been a loyal Hilton customer for many years so it's very disappointing to realize that Hilton has no loyalty to me, the customer! We did stay at the Ramada Inn which is a downgrade from the Hilton Garden Inn and the room was paid for by the Hilton Garden Inn. A small consolation for a extremely inappropriate business decision by the management team! This is how a business fails over time. The word of the grapevine will punish this kind of behavior!

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Fidencio • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lili • couple • us
10
Expensive
Pros:

Clean. Pretty. Great roof top bar

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Danilo • family_with_children • ch
7
Amazing
Pros:

Roomservice und Personal

Cons:

Pool zu klein, erstes Flugzeug um 5 Uhr, vor dem Eingang richt es nach MJ

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Athanasios • family_with_children • gr
4
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Layla • solo_traveller • ma
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The roof top bar

Cons:

The pool was closed

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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RACHEL • couple • us
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • extended_group • us
3
Did not get what we paid for, we expected more for a $300 per night.
Pros:

lobby area

Cons:

Had to change the room since the facet of both bath tub and sink had rust .. The room seemed not have been cleaned properly since there were hair all over the bathroom, bathroom door, Pillows were so flat that had to use 3 or 4 to get right height. Had to wait one hour or more to get extra towels and gust were speaking loud after 11:00PM where the lobby was just round the corner to our room so I'm not sure whey they couldn't here them. Had to call the front desk !

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Travis • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • us
10
I'll be back very soon
Pros:

Overall all was awesome

Cons:

I'm still waiting for my invoice

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Monesha • extended_group • us
1
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee