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Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta

3.0 of 5
5650 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta
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Orange, California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

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.

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eastern nc
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

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.

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IHGGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
8 April 2013

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... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

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... More

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IHGGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
2 April 2013

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... More

Los Angeles, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

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. Nice and close to Santa Barbara.

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So Cal
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43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

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.

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IHGGM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
8 March 2013

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.... More

Maryland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We got this lodging on Priceline for $100 per night. We liked the location on Calle Real in Goleta. The Trader Joe's is right across the street. (Several other grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants are also within walking distance.) There is a nice view of the mountains from the pool. It is an easy drive to Santa Barbara downtown, the... More

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IHGGM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Dear Sbecon, 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. Please know that we are working on making many improvements in order to make your stay... More

Schweinfurt, Germany
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The room was small but clean. We stayed here one night of a road trip. It was right off the highway, very easy to find. The drive to the downtown area of Santa Barbara was about 10 minutes. The biggest downside for us was that although the internet was free it was hard to connect to from our room. If... More

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IHGGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at the Holiday Inn Goleta. We appreciate the feedback we receive and welcome any opportunity to improve. I am sorry you had difficulties logging to our internet near your room. Ones again thank you staying with us at the Holiday Inn Goleta and please feel free to... More

cleveland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

This is a good value hotel for a quick visit to family. Location is great. Rooms are clean. Parking and Internet access are free. No gym on premises, but you get a free pass to Santa Barbara athletic club. Free coffee in morning. Rooms are reflective of an updated motor inn. And it is fine.

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IHGGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Cooke 2000 Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at the Holiday Inn Goleta. We appreciate the feedback we receive and welcome any opportunity to improve. Ones again thank you staying with us at the Holiday Inn Goleta and please feel free to call me if I can be of any assistance next time you... More

Idaho
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50 reviews 50 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Stayed here for business - as this can be an expensive area the price for this hotel was good. The room was a little worn but comfortable and clean. No elevator so had to schlep the bags to the second floor. No microwave or fridge. I ate at the restaurant on premise the first night and woke up in the... More

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IHGGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta, responded to this review
5 February 2013

Dear Love to Travel, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at the Holiday Inn Goleta. We appreciate the feedback we receive and welcome any opportunity to improve. We hope to have the honor of serving you again in the future. Ones again thank you staying with us at the Holiday Inn Goleta and please feel... More

Texas
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We vwere satisfied with the cleanliness of the room and grounds except for the fire pit area which was filled with cigarette butts and the fire pit was dirty. Parking was good and free, felt safe. Location was good , nearby to eating places and to Santa Barbara and beach. The beds were comfortable and the room large enough. Initially... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta Hotel
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara Goleta
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn
Address: 5650 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #42 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): 153 AUD - 221 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Great location and affordable resort style! ~ Holiday Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, a full service hotel, is conveniently located just 2 miles from the Santa Barbara airport, the University of California Santa Barbara and only 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara shops, museums and attractions. The guest-rooms are generously proportioned and handsomely furnished. The grounds are nicely manicured and feature a large resort style pool adjacent to a recently added, 2,000 square foot patio terrace with al fresco bar and anchored by a raised fire pit. The hotel's own Remington's restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and room service. Within easy walking distance there are additional restaurants, grocery stores, a bowling alley and a 3 screen movie theater. Also nearby are renowned wineries, world class golf courses and beautiful, uncrowded beaches. This hotel attracts families as well as corporate travelers looking for familiar Holiday Inn quality and amenities. ... more   less 
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