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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Property amenity
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Room service
$572
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Place, Haskell's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpiper Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Goleta Butterfly Grove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 925 sq ft
  • 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, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Living room | 48-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 3700 sq ft
  • 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, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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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 this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5-star Goleta hotel close to Sandpiper Golf Club
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 5 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 hot 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.
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.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a sauna. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
‘O’ Bar & Terrace - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Marisella - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Lulio - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Sun Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • ‘O’ Bar & Terrace
  • Lulio
  • Marisella
  • Sun Bar

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

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room 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

  • 84,821 square feet of conference space
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 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 50.0 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 67.32 per accommodation, per night

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 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

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
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

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