The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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Exterior
On the beach, beach towels
On the beach, beach towels
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Overview of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with spa, near Sandpiper Golf Club
8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

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Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 6 min drive
  • Upper State Street - 12 min drive
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 17 min drive
  • Los Padres National Forest - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 19 min drive
  • Lake Cachuma - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 44 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 11 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Timbers Roadhouse - 3 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 5 min drive
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About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a great choice for your beach stay in Goleta, putting you near activities like surfing/body boarding, parasailing, and windsurfing. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering garden views, First Drop (outside only) serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast and lunch
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 358 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (USD 65 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (70000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 22 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2000
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Transfer shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 36 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

First Drop (outside only) - Overlooking the pool and garden, this café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Reservations are required.
Angel Oak (outside only) - 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 (outside only) - 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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • Resort fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach towels
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.00 per night

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 65 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and lunch.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Goleta
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
As of June 3, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara on June 5, 2023 start from P 33,493, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay.
Is parking offered on site at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as cycling, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the spa tub, or go for a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara also has a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?
Yes, First Drop (outside only) offers local cuisine and garden views.
Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara like?
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a short 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and 15 minutes' walk from Sandpiper Golf Club. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.5/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brandy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ritz Carleton standards and beauty
Gorgeous location and service
Marygrace, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

bons, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Mitsuyo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ben, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Bad Service
Beautiful Property Horrible Frontdesk Staff Emily and Daniella
Pherlita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Property and facilities are stunning. The property is right on the ocean and offers the most amazing views. The rooms are beautiful and well maintained, the bed was a bit too firm but we really enjoyed our stay.
Patrick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Some issues
Our ocean view room was into the side of a hill. They said no other rooms. Had to wait a day to get proper room. Rooms need renovated. Lots of heavily worn items.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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