Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.9 (240 reviews)
6350 Hollister Avenue , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
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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.
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

    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 240 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
J
Jenifer couple us
5
I paid for more than I received
Cons:

It did not have an oven which is why I booked it and only one burner in the stove worked. Even so I was not allowed to cancel a night for a refund.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Asha family_with_children us
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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DBKuper Solo travel Green Cove Springs, Florida
8
A LifeSaver in the nick of tme
Pros:

I am on to the second night of my two night stay. Yesterday the car lost its belt tooling down the 101. AAA flat bedded it to the dealer in Santa Barbara ($$$$$) and I was told two days at best. On to the Residence Inn. A warm welcome from Jake at the front desk made things a bit sunnier. A nice suite overlooking the warehouse parking lot, and very comfortable and quiet off by itself in a corner.
Without a car, chances for dinner looked dismal. No car and trapped in a sea of warehouses. Voila. A very good bakery, open till 20:00 hrs is a 10 minute walk. Really the only place around with food. Mexican based I bought a nice chicken burrito. Not cheap at $15 but a life saver. Christinos, I believe. Others had a pizza delivery. A beer from the fridge downstairs, and NFL reruns and I was set. This morning, Diego at the front desk gave me more good news. He was able to keep me in my room for a second night. I had been told before the hotel was booked solid. Thanks Diego!!! My road trip had turned into an expensive disaster. I am happy to say The Residence Inn was here

2026-06-03 via Tripadvisor
G
Gay couple us
10
Pros:

Close to airpirt

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple us
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Rafael solo_traveller co
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rishad family_with_children us
8
Decent hotel but somewhat overpriced. I pay less in Midtown Manhattan for a fancier hotel!
Pros:

Clean hotel. Helpful staff

Cons:

Despite arranging for my room to be cleaned and assigning a time for room clean when I checked in, nobody cleaned the room even though I was gone all day!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Diego couple uy
6
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller de
8
2026-02-09 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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Diana couple us
7
2026-01-19 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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Jamie family_with_children us
7
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
R
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