Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity
Vending machine
Shower, towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Place, Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlero Santa Barbara
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Goleta motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from University of California, Santa Barbara and 6 minutes from Upper State Street
  • Pets welcome for free
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Goleta motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1206 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great & safe location for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staffing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly front office staff, easy location to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Solange

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you are just looking for a bed and a bathroom this is a good place to stay. I would book early so you don’t pay more than $100.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy reservation process, check-in, and check-out. Room was simple but clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy …friendly staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safe location, clean room, efficient service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our needs, fun bowling alley for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herminia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent customer service. Would definitely book a room there again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiqutara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cheap spot if you’re in Goleta for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind people in the office.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

an

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, working air conditioning and heater, lots of parking, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place, pleasantly surprised given how cheap it was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Hotel was clean and safe. Would be better with new beds and s dresser😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025