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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Name: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Address: 8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States of America, Goleta, California, United States of America
Rating: 8.2

"Great bar"

"Stunning ocean views"

"Sufficient on-site parking"

"Loved the pool"

"Loved the restaurant"

"Welcoming staff"

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Property description

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet...

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8.2

Very good

Based on 1,000 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

12%

Couple

46%

Family

28%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara draws praise for its stunning coastal setting, generous resort layout, and many friendly staff, while feedback often notes dated rooms, inconsistent maintenance, high add-on fees, and occasional service lapses that temper the luxury.

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Donna

23 Feb 2026

Stayed 4 nights

the Hotel and beach are beautiful. The staff was excellent.

Katrina

3 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly, helpful staff, good food and close to beach!

Bobby

26 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights

Our stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara was absolutely incredible. Beautiful property, spotless room, and the service was top-tier from start to finish. The staff was warm, professional, and made everything feel effortless. Perfect luxury getaway — we can’t wait to come back!

Andreas

2 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights

Stay was fine. Nothing great and nothing bad. Just average. Not something you would expect from a Ritz-Carlton.

Sarkis

29 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great!

8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, California, United States of America

Location

With a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Goleta (Ellwood), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

Haskell's Beach(0.6 Miles)

Sandpiper Golf Club(0.9 Miles)

Goleta Butterfly Grove(1.6 Miles)

Ellwood Beach(2.1 Miles)

University of California, Santa Barbara(2.7 Miles)

Camino Real Marketplace(2.7 Miles)

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Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site. There is a valet parking service for a fee of USD 70 per night.

Yes, the hotel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast for approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children.

Yes, pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so contacting the hotel for details is recommended.

The hotel is situated along the California coastline, approximately 0.4 miles from Haskell's Beach and 20 minutes from Santa Barbara city center. Other nearby attractions include Sandpiper Golf Club and the University of California, Santa Barbara, both within 2.6 miles.

Yes, the hotel features three saltwater infinity pools. Pool access is available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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