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A gym with various exercise equipment, a mirror, and a bench.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2.3 km from Ellwood Beach

Stephanie

S$296

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

2. Marina Beach Hotel

17.7 km from Ellwood Beach

Lori

S$218

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

17.4 km from Ellwood Beach

Morgan

S$335

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19.7 km from Ellwood Beach

Kellie

S$174

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17.4 km from Ellwood Beach

David

S$306

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

17.7 km from Ellwood Beach

Amanda

S$283

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

7. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

17.2 km from Ellwood Beach

Jhoana

S$311

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

8. The Franciscan Hotel

17.6 km from Ellwood Beach

Bob

S$207

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

15.8 km from Ellwood Beach

Rich

S$317

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

10. Beachside Inn

17.7 km from Ellwood Beach

Jose

S$220

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

11. Inn By The Harbor

17.3 km from Ellwood Beach

Tricia

S$330

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

15.3 km from Ellwood Beach

Kirsten

S$247

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17.6 km from Ellwood Beach

Wesley

S$232

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

17.5 km from Ellwood Beach

Melissa

S$344

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

19.7 km from Ellwood Beach

Reiko

S$185

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.

A restaurant interior with hexagonal patterned flooring, wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a menu board on the wall.

16. Hotel Californian

18 km from Ellwood Beach

Karen

S$682

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

17.8 km from Ellwood Beach

NAYA

S$159

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

18. The Eagle Inn

17.6 km from Ellwood Beach

Brian

S$320

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

19. Palihouse Santa Barbara

17.3 km from Ellwood Beach

Maria

S$569

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

17.4 km from Ellwood Beach

Brandon

S$271

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ellwood Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,200 reviews	View
Hotel Santa Barbara	9.4 Exceptional 1,539 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,513 reviews	View
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach	9.4 Exceptional 1,468 reviews	View

Top Ellwood Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

8/10 Good

"Good place."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Other attractions near Ellwood Beach

Sandpiper Golf Club

8.6/10 (70 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Sands Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sands Beach during your trip to Goleta? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Devereaux Slough

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Devereaux Slough during your stay in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the cycling trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Goleta Butterfly Grove

8.8/10 (59 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Butterfly Grove and enjoy the cycling trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Camino Real Marketplace

You can do some window-shopping at Camino Real Marketplace during your visit to Goleta.

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Ellings Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Ellings Performing Arts Center during your stay in Goleta.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellwood Beach?

Ellwood Beach is located in Goleta. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ellwood Beach?

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ellwood Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ellwood Beach?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ellwood Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ellwood Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Ellwood Beach.

What can I see and do near Ellwood Beach?

Local parks like Goleta Butterfly Grove, Goleta Point and Santa Barbara Orchid Estate are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach and Devereux Beach. Be sure to get some family photos at Devereaux Slough, Ellings Performing Arts Center and Ucsb Labyrinth while you're out sightseeing near Ellwood Beach.

Hotels near Ellwood Beach

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Our top choices for Ellwood Beach hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Marina Beach Hotel

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

8. The Franciscan Hotel

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Beachside Inn

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

16. Hotel Californian

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

18. The Eagle Inn

19. Palihouse Santa Barbara

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

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Top Ellwood Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Other attractions near Ellwood Beach

Sandpiper Golf Club

Sands Beach

Devereaux Slough

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Devereux Beach

Goleta Butterfly Grove

Camino Real Marketplace

Ellings Performing Arts Center

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