The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Private beach, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is P30,582
P38,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 139 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 79 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 86 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117

What's nearby

  • Sandpiper Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Goleta Point - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Isla Vista Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lilly's Tacos - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury family-friendly hotel near University of California, Santa Barbara
Located close to Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 3 outdoor pools
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 358 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • 48-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and recycling

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (78 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches 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 crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 0.3 percent 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

As of Nov 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara on Dec 19, 2024 start from P 30,582.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara located?

Located in Goleta, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandpiper Golf Club, Goleta Butterfly Grove, and University of California, Santa Barbara. Glen Annie Golf Club and Lookout County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

4/10 Poor

tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was dirty upon arrival, pills on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was best in class. Grounds and facilities in perfect condition. Little bit out from downtown SB but convenient to wine country. The tar on the beach did not impact us at all. Never actually saw it but did find some on feet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel Exceptionally good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kari

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish i knew the beach had tar and oil.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mei

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni, La Crescenta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the sparking champagne when we arrived to spending time at the pool or on our balcony to a wonderful dinner at Angel Oak, we completely enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Traveled with family
Very steep rocky entry to beach (I hurt myself climbing back up) and not enough signage to know you have returned to property entrance. Very odd. Marijuana smell from the outside walkway of my room in 17 block in the evening. Room service selection very limited compared to other high caliber hotels. Gift shop very limited sundries. Staff all around mostly all very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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