At Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara, you can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Fairview, Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara is in a walkable area in Goleta with great shopping. Travelers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UC SB Events Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Goleta travel guide
Motel near University of California, Santa Barbara
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Express check-in, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Gas grills and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 87 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
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 elevator
Phone accessibility kit
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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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
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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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara on 20 September 2026 start from AED 386, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara pet-friendly?
Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara located?
Located in Fairview, this motel is steps from Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond and Bowlero Santa Barbara. Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Lost Valley Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km). Goleta Station is 30 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara Reviews
7.6
Good
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Very Clean. Staff were friendly and able to give us an extra blanket since we were three to the room. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice big bathroom.
If you need a quick place to stay, this is the place. It’s in a great neighborhood and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Michael
14 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed at #241 recently. Overall good stay but a few things might need attention.
- Shower floor feels very thin and bouncy...I feel a lot of flex while standing and moving.
- AC unit was noisy, definitely louder than normal.
- Sink faucet needs attention. When washing hands, a lot of water gets on the mirror and counter due to the spray pattern of the faucet.
This is a budget hotel so I didn't expect much. It was clean, had a friendly staff and the basic ammenities. I didnt swim but the pool looked very nice. Lots of places to eat nearby.
Staff was nice, location good best coffee shops and old town. Room was dingy and didn’t feel clean - bleach smell was overwhelming in the room but parking lot was really loud esp in the morning. Wouldn’t stay again.
Enough parking is available. Great location with restaurants and shops around.
Rooms were not that clean and no coffee provided in the rooms. Check in was through a kiosk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Heather
25 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was awkward and uncomfortable. You check in on a kiosk and a person pops up in a window to assist. She was impatient and the volume was uncomfortably loud. There was no one in the office. The room was clean and serviceable, which is exactly what I needed it to be. Lack of Kleenex in the room was unexpected. The facilities were clean and functioning. The staff who I did interact with were friendly and helpful, both when I called the front desk and when I checked out.
Motel 6 has a business model of providing minimal amenities for minimal prices, and this place is no exception. It is basically a place to have a roof over your head at night, with no attempt at warmth or charm. It was right off US Highway 101, and ten-minute drive to the local airport & to UCSB. Goleta has almost no places that a visitor to Santa Barbara would want to visit, so this Motel Six, like many of this chain, is just a place to spend a night or two while on your way to somewhere else.
The room had a full bath, phone, AC, fridge, and TV with 40 channels. It was clean, quiet, and well-maintained. Free amenities included parking, wifi, pool, and morning coffee in the lobby. Innumerable shops & restaurants are within walking distance.
Staff was helpful in providing an iron & ironing board, and allowing me to print out my boarding passes if I sent them as a pdf to an email address.
We were just there for a quick night but everything was great! The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. The shower had great pressure!
Check in was challenging and frustrating. By design, there was no one at the desk. Check in was via a kiosk. Unfortunately, it was not fully automated. As soon as I provided ID, a camera supplied staff appeared in a small screen in the upper right corner. Not sure where he was located, but India or Bangladesh would be my guess! More importantly, his English, and/or pronunciation was nearly impossible to understand!! I got through it, but really? That's the only person that could be hired?
The rest of the stay was fine. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Though, not sure who would have been available if I needed some support
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Daniel
4 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly front office staff, easy location to find.
This is a basic motel 6. The staff were very friendly though and helpful. They had a new self check in machine that didnt work correctly and the staff had to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sandra
28 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This isn't a bad property for the price. Here are the good things: very close to the beach, very close to the airport, very close to a lot of restaurants and shops, very quiet at night, very comfortable beds and pillows. Here are the things that weren't so great: the air conditioner wasn't fabulous and it was fairly loud, no elevator to get to the second floor , the parking was not that great when the hotel is full and we had to park in another businesses parking lot overnight, there's no bath mat in the shower and it is super slippery, no coffee maker in the room, very cramped. Depending on the purpose of your trip, not a bad place to stay.