The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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December 2024

January 2025

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Bar

Explore the area

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

344 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

139 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Resort View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

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)

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

42 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

42 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen 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

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

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor 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 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.

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

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

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.

Our customers tell us 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 like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants.

Free WiFi (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 spa tub
Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments, or body wraps at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite 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 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

'O' Bar + Kitchen - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.

Angel Oak - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

The Bistro - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order 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 a common area

Restaurants on site

'O' Bar + Kitchen
Angel Oak
The Bistro

Things to do

3 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Fitness centre
Free bike hire
Full-service spa
Private picnics
Sauna
Shopping
A hot tub
Tennis
Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Lift
Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business centre
Conference space (101352 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Private beachfront location
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Spa

35 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Ceiling hoist
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 198
Step-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Beach towels
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Couples dining
Fireplace in reception
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Romance packages available
Rooftop garden
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

48-inch LED TV
TV channels
Films for purchase
Premium channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave (on request)
Fridge

Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches
Free local calls
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Turndown service
Water-efficient showers only

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
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 50.00 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 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: 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

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

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

22 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mei

20 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni, La Crescenta

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

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

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

Fabulous hotel and excellent staff! Looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with family

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sasha

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Carmel

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

tommie

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family

26 Jul 2024

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

22 Jul 2024

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

20 Jul 2024

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

15 Jul 2024

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

10 Jul 2024

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

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Cohiba Lounge was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

George

6 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M

4 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilit

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD

27 Jun 2024

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

27 Jun 2024

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