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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Sandpiper Golf Club

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View (Balcony)
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Overview of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

Check out the area

Map
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Popular LocationTimbers Roadhouse4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Taco5 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoleta Station12 min drive

Room options

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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, Garden View

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 344 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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)

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

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View (Balcony)

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

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

  • 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 comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View (Balcony)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Goleta

Beachfront retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Goleta hotel, you'll find Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove. Also, University of California, Santa Barbara is within 3 miles (5 km) and Glen Annie Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandpiper Golf Club - 16 min walk
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove - 3 min drive
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 6 min drive
  • Glen Annie Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Isla Vista Beach - 13 min drive

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
  • Jesus Burgers House - 9 min drive
  • Timbers Roadhouse - 4 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5-star beachfront hotel near Sandpiper Golf Club
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand 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/café and a 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 spa tub, and a sauna. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Goleta hotel is smoke free.

  • 358 guestrooms or units
  • 22 buildings
  • 6 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 101352 sq ft of conference space
  • 9416 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers 358 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite 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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11:00 AM: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 78
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 36
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 buffet 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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 9:00 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.
  • 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. 610 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 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

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Artak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants on property were mediocre, nothing about price - strictly talking about food. The steakhouse Angel Oak was awful, everything else was mid at best. The property and hotel are gorgeous, food needs major upgrade considering the closest restaurant worth going to is 25-35 minute drive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the most amazing, romantic properties in the world. Staff is first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023