The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel - Goleta

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel - Goleta
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States, 93117·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 110 reviews
8.0Great
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples34%
Business15%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 110 reviews
8.0Great
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples34%
Business15%
Groups8%

5-star oceanfront resort on a private beach in Goleta, Santa Barbara

Resort Overview

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara sits on a private beach along the Pacific Ocean and offers two outdoor pools, a hot tub, and direct beach access. The resort hosts one of the largest spas on the West Coast, featuring a rooftop terrace, sauna, steam room, and 22 treatment rooms. Guests also have access to a Bacara Club Lounge with personalized services and complimentary food and beverages throughout the day.

Accommodations

Every room at the Ritz Carlton Bacara includes a private patio with ocean or garden views, a seating area, and bathrobes and slippers. Suites offer separate living spaces, fireplaces, and upgraded amenities like club lounge access for complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening cocktails. The hotel's villas provide additional privacy with multiple bedrooms and private outdoor areas.

Dining

The hotel offers four on-site restaurants, including the Angel Oak steakhouse with an ocean-view patio and Marisella serving Italian cuisine. The Bacara Wine Tasting Room features local Santa Barbara wines and hosts educational events and tastings. A coffee house, a bar, and a snack bar are also available, with breakfast in the room and special diet menus upon request.

Spa & Wellness

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara's spa includes 22 treatment rooms, an adults-only pool, and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. Treatments range from body scrubs and wraps to couples massage and facials, with packages that include spa lounge access and fitness classes. The fitness center is equipped with personal trainers, yoga classes, and a steam room, plus tennis courts and hiking trails on the property.

Location & Activities

Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, Bacara Santa Barbara offers easy access to hiking trails, horse riding, snorkeling, and windsurfing along the coast. The hotel provides bicycle rental and table tennis, plus organized wine tasting tours to local vineyards. Santa Barbara city center, with its cultural sites and restaurants, is a 20-minute drive away.

  • Location: Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, 21 km from Santa Barbara city center
  • Rooms: All guest rooms with private patios and ocean views
  • Dining: On-site wine tasting room, Angel Oak steakhouse, Marisella, and Lulio
  • Wellness: One of the largest spas on the West Coast with a rooftop terrace
  • Ideal for: Couples and families seeking a luxury beachfront escape
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at USD 70 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 50.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:456
Former name
Bacara Resort & Spa
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Rooms and availability

Two-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
One-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

USD 70 per day

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Jacuzzi

Facial

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • Ocean view
  • Pool view
  • Water view
  • Resort view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPad
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 238 £
📏 Distance to centre 8.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 10.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Santa Barbara, SBA

Location

8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States, 93117
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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States, 93117
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Ellwood Mesa
Coronado Butterfly Preserve
320 m
Restaurant
The Bistro
30 m

Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel

8.0 /10
Great
110 reviews
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FAQ about The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel?
During their stay at the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel guests can visit South Coast Railroad Museum (7 km), Sandpiper Golf Club (1.2 km) as well as Camino Real Cinemas (4.3 km) among others.
What is the nearest airport to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel?
Santa Barbara airport lies within 15 km of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel and is reachable with a 25-minute drive.
Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel can take advantage of a private parking lot on site.
Does the resort serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the resort.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00 to 11:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
What payment methods are available in the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel?
At the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel?
The comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel provides such room types as King Room, King Suite, and Standard Queen Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the resort?
Most rooms at the resort include cable channels and feature separate bathrooms with a walk-in shower. At the same time, all suites boast a stone fireplace as well as a writing table.
Does the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel there are wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.
What are the spa options at the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel?
At a wellness centre and a spa lounge featured at the comfortable 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body scrub, pedicure, and manicure. Additionally, a treatment room, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel?
Yes, the comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel hotel features a swimming pool.
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