The Steward Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 3.7 (203 reviews)

About

The Steward Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a hotel to stay in Goleta. The hotel is close to Observation Terrace and More Mesa Beach, about 2.5 km from Goleta. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 3.7/5 across 203 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms are comfy, grounds are gorgeous, and service is fantastic..

What guests mention

The rooms are comfy, grounds are gorgeous, and service is fantastic.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

ParkingPet friendlySwimming poolRestaurantFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

Observation Terrace2.3 km
More Mesa Beach2.4 km
More Mesa Beach2.6 km
More Mesa Beach2.7 km
More Mesa Nude Beach3.2 km
Stow House3.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 20 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) — 2.3 km → all hotels near SBA
Nearest station: Goleta — 2.5 km
Nearest beach: More Mesa Beach — 2.4 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 20.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Steward Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

From The Steward Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the nearest station, Goleta, is about 2.5 km away; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is around 2.3 km away (straight-line distances).