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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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3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Terrace/patio
Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Place, Sandpiper Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Annie Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Living room

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

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

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)

  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Club Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Fireside King Room with Garden view

  • Sleeps 3

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (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, Non Smoking, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fireside Two Queen Room with Garden view

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean View 1 Bedroom Suite,1 King Bed,Sofa Bed,Balcony

  • Sleeps 5

King Room with Balcony and Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view

  • Sleeps 5

King Room with Partial Ocean View and Fireplace

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Fireside, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, 1 King, Partial Ocean View

Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Fireside, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, 1 King, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Resort View

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 5

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

  • Sleeps 3

Partial Ocean, Guest Room, 2 Queen, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Guest Room, 1 King, Resort View, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Limited View

  • Sleeps 4

Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 5

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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

  • Haskell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandpiper Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Glen Annie Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine’s Goodland - ‬6 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 5 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 a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. 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.

  • 358 guestrooms or units
  • 22 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 84821 sq ft of conference space
  • 7880 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
  • 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 or lounge
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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

  • 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
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • 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.
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (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 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 0.3 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Resort fee: USD 67.32 per accommodation, per night

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: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 250 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 50.0 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 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