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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5.0
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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
1-844-663-2269
  • Free WiFi in rooms and ...
  • Onsite dining
  • Winery
  • Spa
4.4
out of 5
"Very good!"
See all 52 reviews
Room cleanliness 4.0
Service & staff 4.5
Room comfort 4.0
Hotel condition 4.0

This hotel is most popular for:

  • Everyone
  • Couples
  • Family

Recent guest reviews

Gorgeous location. Staff was terrific. Mattress wasn’t very comfortable and rooms could use updating. OBar and Angel Oak were both delicious. The Bistro was disappointing. Had a birthday dinner scheduled there and got a call hours before that they were closing early that day because it was “slow”. Ritz should replace Bistro with a better option and also work on better sandwich and higher quality espresso drinks at their onsite cafe - Blend. Also, a 24 hour “convenience” type shop would be great, since it’s a resort.

The garden area. , and also the decors . The are was the best

the room was great, food excellent. We enjoyed the wine tasting and the coffee shop on the property.

Great location - Just had a dirty balcony that took 4 calls any several hrs to get resolved

Property was pretty but far away from all of the things to do. Pool area is really starting to show its age. We had two days with no hot water

Amazing Room and friendly Staff! Felt like Royalty

I got the only villa with construction. Switched to a room that spelled like rotten pipes. Mini bar Was missing a beer that I was charged for but didn’t drink. Hangar in restroom didn’t have robe. Made a hair cut appointment for 2pm day of check in at the spa. They booked it for the day after I checked out by accident. Luckily I got my hair cut however the barber accidentally cut my neck when edging up the back. She said “it’s just pulling your hair.” I said no it’s cutting me. Heat and air conditioning were inconsistent but not the worst. Charged for “overnight parking” and the reason was security but no one was there overnight as security. It seems as though this place went down hill. I won’t yelp it but I’ll give you feedback internally. Hope this helps. Bad bad experience, but could be worse. Life goes on and I’m just grateful I can stay in a previously amazing hotel and travel for work.

Very friendly staff, Excellent location, clean room.

Exquisite environment and could be better to provide more options/times for exercise for class

Wonderful customer service! Comfy beds.... awesome property.

Love the Ritz Carlton hotels but my expectations were high before I went to the Bacara. Ate at the Angel Oak restaurant at the facility and it was under par ! It was basic at Best! But I was spoiled at the Ritz Carlton LA! Not bad just not what I was expecting!

Our duvet was soiled on day one which was really disappointing. It was clear it had not been cleaned. It was addressed quickly once reported. Otherwise really beautiful grounds and views. Staff was also exceptionally friendly and the pool scene is loads of fun and family friendly.

Very quiet children friendly great yoga class room not so clean very outdated

This is the best place to be! The service is excellent from the moment you drive in their driveway up to the time you drive away from the site. I have never felt so valued as a customer. Thank you for an extraordinary time.

We travel to SB often to visit our son who attends the university there. It was our first time staying at the Ritz, and we were pleasantly surprised by the beachfront location,gorgeous grounds and many delicious food options, including the room service. Our favorite part however, was the spa and fitness center. We spent many hours relaxing in the sauna and steam room, sipping fruit infused water after working out . What a treat this place is ! We will definitely be back.

Hollister Avenue Goleta CA

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Winery
  • Spa

Sandpiper Golf Club is within a mile (2 km) of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, and other popular sites like Goleta Butterfly Grove are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 358-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 3 outdoor pools, a winery, and a full-service spa.


Dining

There are ample dining options with 3 onsite restaurants, including Spa Cafe, which specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch, and Angel Oak with pleasing ocean views. Satisfy your hunger without leaving your room with 24-hour room service, or quench your thirst with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café. Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find 48-inch an LED TV with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, and the bathroom offers a hair dryer and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include a balcony or patio, an iPod dock, and a refrigerator.


Property features

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara features a winery, a full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools. Valet parking is available for USD 39.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a health club, 2 spa tubs, and a sauna.

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

King 1 | Sleeps 3
$299* Per night/room Oct 20 - Oct 21

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View

King 1 | Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

King 1 | Sleeps 2

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

King 1 | Sleeps 5

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

King 1 | Sleeps 5

Guest reviews for The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Everyone (23) Couples (18) Business (2) Family (8)
4
Family with small children

Gorgeous location. Staff was terrific. Mattress wasn’t very comfortable and rooms could use updating. OBar and Angel Oak were both delicious. The Bistro was disappointing. Had a birthday dinner scheduled there and got a call hours before that they were closing early that day because it was “slow”. Ritz should replace Bistro with a better option and also work on better sandwich and higher quality espresso drinks at their onsite cafe - Blend. Also, a 24 hour “convenience” type shop would be great, since it’s a resort.

By on Sep 30, 2019

5
Everyone

By on Jul 7, 2019

4
Partner Couples

The garden area. , and also the decors . The are was the best

By on Jun 14, 2019

5
Partner Couples

the room was great, food excellent. We enjoyed the wine tasting and the coffee shop on the property.

By on Apr 23, 2019

2
Everyone

Great location - Just had a dirty balcony that took 4 calls any several hrs to get resolved

By on Apr 22, 2019

4
Partner Couples

Property was pretty but far away from all of the things to do. Pool area is really starting to show its age. We had two days with no hot water

By on Feb 19, 2019

5
Everyone

Amazing Room and friendly Staff! Felt like Royalty

By on Feb 4, 2019

5
Everyone

By on Jan 23, 2019

1
Everyone

I got the only villa with construction. Switched to a room that spelled like rotten pipes. Mini bar Was missing a beer that I was charged for but didn’t drink. Hangar in restroom didn’t have robe. Made a hair cut appointment for 2pm day of check in at the spa. They booked it for the day after I checked out by accident. Luckily I got my hair cut however the barber accidentally cut my neck when edging up the back. She said “it’s just pulling your hair.” I said no it’s cutting me. Heat and air conditioning were inconsistent but not the worst. Charged for “overnight parking” and the reason was security but no one was there overnight as security. It seems as though this place went down hill. I won’t yelp it but I’ll give you feedback internally. Hope this helps. Bad bad experience, but could be worse. Life goes on and I’m just grateful I can stay in a previously amazing hotel and travel for work.

By , from RPV on Jan 9, 2019

5
Everyone

Very friendly staff, Excellent location, clean room.

By on Dec 4, 2018

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117
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