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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Exterior
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ritz-Carlton, Larger Villa) | Living room | 48-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Haskell's Beach
    8 min walk
  • Sandpiper Golf Club
    16 min walk
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove
    3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ritz-Carlton, Larger Villa) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ritz-Carlton, Larger Villa)

  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

  • 139 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Resort View

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 79 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • 86 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays on The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers 358 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 35 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Haskell's Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include 6 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, facials or hydrotherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sandpiper Golf Club and a few minutes from Goleta Butterfly Grove
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. At The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub and a sauna. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Goleta hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
'O' Bar + Kitchen – On-site fine-dining restaurant.
Angel Oak – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Bistro – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 'O' Bar + Kitchen
  • Angel Oak
  • The Bistro

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 101,352 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 35 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (198 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 22 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A 0.3 per cent tourism fee will be charged
  • Resort fee: USD 55.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 50 for adults and from USD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bacara
Bacara Goleta
Bacara Resort
Bacara Resort Goleta
Bacara Hotel Santa Barbara
Bacara Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Bacara Resort
Bacara Spa Resort Santa Barbara
Bacara Resort Santa Barbara Ca
Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta
Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Hotel
Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Goleta
The Ritz Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

tommie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was okay, a little older than I expected it to be, the showers and the room needed a bit of TLC. The proerty grounds were pretty though along with the pool. The service was great, friendly staff, i would stay here again but for the price, the rooms need some renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit in a year. Speaks for itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent property. Unforgettable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soooooooo disappointed- it was very expensive and the condition of the room and amenities were sub par.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property was great. However, the place left me with a very bad impression, when I checked out I realized i left 2 pair of shoes in the closet. I called security, They never called me back. THen they called me several days later. Asked me about the value of the shoes , ($250) and said i would be compensated and they would call me back. THen Brentton from Marriot called me, said they did " an investigation" and would not reimburse me! What investigation was done?? clearly the shoes were taken by the maid(s), and he was rather rude, not helpful. I thought that the Ritz was all about enhancing experience, well unfortunately they failed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cohiba Lounge was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilit

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. $70 parking over the top
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful place. Friendly staff. However, we sat at the bar in Angel Oak for over 20 minutes before we got our drink and desert order taken and another half hour before it came. Hostess had to get things going and comped it thankfully. Also my lunch order at poolside bar was messed up (but got the sandwich comped which was appreciated). I just think they were terribly understaffed for the busy weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oganes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar, Pepper Pike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property with wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great massage in a wonderful spa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katelyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing worked- toilets People walking into our room without knocking. My wife was bathing with our son and a man walked in without any notice. Tried to report to the hotel GM and no one could get us connected with one. It was a very poor experience. Best they could do is "report with security". Had maintenance team try to enter late at night without us having requested it. Housekeeper just entered 3x without making herself known. It was hard to justify the charges and stay here. Valet also never had our car ready ontime despite requesting it ahead of time. Food was awful. Such a shame. We really wanted to love this place but was shocked at the entire thing...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024