A full-service hotel located just 2 miles from the Santa Barbara airport,UCSB, high-tech business centers and the beautiful Goleta beach. The Holiday Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta Hotel has over 4500 square feet of versatile meeting/banquet space, as well as a beautiful courtyard pool and lawn area. Whether your plans call for a small business meeting or a banquet for 200, catering choices range from continental breakfast, a simple cocktail reception with appetizers or creative multi-course meals. Our 160 guest rooms have been recently renovated, are generously proportioned with handsome furnishings and include quality amenities. Hotel features include Remington's Restaurant - serving breakfast, dinner and room service, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout, ample complimentary parking (including RV & motor coach), complimentary airport and Amtrak shuttle service, full access to a local fitness club and much more. With our convenient location and dedicated staff the Holiday Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is an ideal choice for business or leisure.
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
UCSB, Wineries, Whale Watching, Beaches, Kayaking, Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, Channel Islands
Hotel Reviews for Holiday Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.5out of 5Based on 124 guest reviews, Average
Based on 128 traveler reviews
Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Excellent
10
Very Good
52
Average
40
Poor
16
Terrible
10
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Reasonable Price, average room, good location”
May 7, 2013
Deborah714, Orange, California
We stayed here for a weekend in Santa Barbara. There is nothing special about this Holiday Inn. It is a fine place to stay the night. Coffee shops and Restaurants...
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We stayed here for a weekend in Santa Barbara. There is nothing special about this Holiday Inn. It is a fine place to stay the night. Coffee shops and Restaurants are walking distance from the Holiday Inn. « less
“Old AC unit whistled like a jet engine”
Apr 5, 2013
eastnczoobie, eastern nc | Trip type: Business
Old, sort of run down property, not super clean. Rooms renovated, but not the old AC unit, which shrieked all night. No free breakfast. Pretty close to the airport, but...
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Old, sort of run down property, not super clean. Rooms renovated, but not the old AC unit, which shrieked all night. No free breakfast. Pretty close to the airport, but if I had to do it again I'd stay downtown. Wouldn't stay here again. « less
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Management response from Eduardo Mejia, Manager
Dear Eastnczoobie,
Thank you for staying with us. Our hotel is very proud of its level of service, cleanliness and quality of its product and for this reason your comments are very troubling and will certainly be looked into. While we understand that your stay was not 100% satisfactory, we would hope that you would give us another chance to make your stay as best as it can be.
If there is anything we can do to make your next stay more comfortable, please do not hesitate to ask the Manager on Duty.
Eduardo M General Manager
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“Convenient for visiting UCSB”
Apr 1, 2013
WhoCares_13, La Jolla, California | Trip type: Family
This hotel was fine. The employees were pleasant and professional. Location was good , nearby to eating places and to Santa Barbara and beach. The beds were comfortable and the...
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This hotel was fine. The employees were pleasant and professional. Location was good , nearby to eating places and to Santa Barbara and beach. The beds were comfortable and the room large enough. The pool was heated nicely (in March) and the new ADA pool lift was working. The maintenance worker was friendly and helpful. The uninspired buffet breakfast at $12.99 Sunday morning was overpriced. « less
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Management response from Eduardo Mejia, Manager
Dear WhoCares_13,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at the Holiday Inn Goleta. We appreciate the candid feedback we receive and welcome any opportunity to improve. We hope to have the honor of serving you again in the future.
I am pleased to hear you found our facilities comfortable and our staff helpful. Thank you for staying with us and please do not hesitate to call us next time you are in the area. We will make sure your stay is a comfortable and happy one.
Sincerely,
Eduardo M General Manager
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“Good for the one night”
Mar 30, 2013
AmyPenno, Los Angeles, California | Trip type: Couples
We stopped here after driving down the Big Sur.
It was clean and close to lots of places to eat which was perfect.
The only down side was that as...
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We stopped here after driving down the Big Sur.
It was clean and close to lots of places to eat which was perfect.
The only down side was that as a couple we weren't offered a double room and we got two queen beds.
Feb 25, 2013
Tecolate, So Cal | Trip type: Couples
This is our second stay at the Holiday Inn Goleta. It is a typical Holiday Inn in terms of room quality, service, etc. Everything was as expected, with no complaints....
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This is our second stay at the Holiday Inn Goleta. It is a typical Holiday Inn in terms of room quality, service, etc. Everything was as expected, with no complaints. Do not hesitate to book here.
It is located not too far from Santa Barbara, but our interests were in Goleta with the shoreline walks and butterfly preserve. « less
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Management response from Eduardo Mejia, General Manager
Dear Tecolate,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at the Holiday Inn Goleta. I am glad you have stayed with us before and decided to stay with us again. We appreciate the candid feedback we receive and welcome any opportunity to improve. We hope to have the honor of serving you again in the future.
Please know that we are working on making many improvements in order to make your stay and the stay of all our guest a comfortable and happy one.
Sincerely,
Eduardo M General Manager
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Cancellation: Individual - 6:00pm
Group - 72 hours
Nightly Parking:
0
Total Taxes:
10.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax:
10.00%
Parking Fee:
0.00 Per Night (Including buses & RV''s)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day
Room Types - Holiday Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
One King Bed, Smoking
One King Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Smoking.
One King Bed, Non-Smoking
One King Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Standard
One Bed or
Two Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Two Double Beds, Smoking
Two Double Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Smoking.
Two Double Beds, Non-Smoking
Two Double Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
One Double Bed, Non-Smoking
One Double Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Holiday Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
Breakfast in room
Clothes drying
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Radio in room
Restaurant
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Television
TV room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Holiday Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
2 miles from Santa Barbara airport. Complimentary shuttle service available from 6:00am - 10:00pm.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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Based on 128 traveler reviews 
Value
Rooms
“Old AC unit whistled like a jet engine”
“Convenient for visiting UCSB”
One King Bed, Smoking
Standard