The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 stars
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
+1 805 968 0100
7.6
Good
based on 570 reviews
570 reviews
Tue 6/23
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Wed 6/24
2 guests, 1 room
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$523
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King room, bed type unknown
$523
Resort room, bed type unknown
$545
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$566
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Overview

Set against a backdrop of mountains and golden beaches, the Ritz-Carlton Bacara is a luxury hotel that captures the energy of the Mediterranean with colonial-style rooms, connected courtyards, walking paths, and lush gardens. The hotel offers a mix of rooms, ranging from one-bedroom suites where guests can choose a fireplace or an ocean-view balcony to upgraded penthouse residences with kitchenettes, living spaces, and other touches.

Visitors can enjoy cocktails, spirits, and wine at Bacara Bar or linger in the Courtyard Café for beverages, fresh pastries, and dessert. The Bistro combines Californian favorites with an oceanfront terrace, while Angel Oak provides upscale steakhouse cuisine, cocktails, and wine in a modern space with a patio.

To keep guests entertained, the Ritz-Carlton offers different outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Guests can opt to relax by the nearby beach or engage in private tennis lessons (with options for adults and juniors). The Ritz-Carlton also has an indulgent spa, where guests can enjoy a pampered sessions using any of the many treatment options. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace, and two saltwater pools with luxury cabanas.

Suitable for guests looking for a luxury retreat, the Ritz-Carlton Bacara is located less than a mile from the 18-hole Sandpiper Golf course and within a 10-minute drive from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara also provides an easy gateway to Santa Barbara’s winery region and a thriving arts community where guests can shop for souvenirs.

7.6
Good rating
Based on 570 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Tue 6/23
-
Wed 6/24
King room, bed type unknown
$523
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$713
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
$846
nightly with fees
Resort room, bed type unknown
$545
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$657
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$856
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$566
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$753
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$763
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$678
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$787
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$838
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$719
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
$841
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$844
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$745
nightly with fees
Resort room, bed type unknown
$948
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$1,009
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$756
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$780
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
$1,113
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$776
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 double beds
$783
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$782
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
$1,102
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$1,399
nightly with fees
Resort room, bed type unknown
$905
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$1,222
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$1,353
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$920
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$1,197
nightly with fees
Resort room, 1 king bed
$1,441
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 king bed
$938
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$1,439
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$994
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Snorkeling
  • Beauty salon
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking
  • Shopping

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Foot massage
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Bottle of water

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Beach towels
  • Balcony

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tablet
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station
  • Valet parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

7.6
Good
570 verified ratings
Wonderful
305
Very good
83
Good
52
Okay
21
Fair
36
Mediocre
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Poor
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's beautiful location, excellent service, and great food. Many enjoyed the property's aesthetics, views, and atmosphere. However, some guests experienced issues with cleanliness, outdated rooms, and inconsistent service. The hotel offers a lovely setting with friendly staff and good amenities, though some found it overpriced and noisy.
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Location9 out of 10
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4.0
Mediocre
Gary (Dino), Apr 2023
Cleanliness is not apparent here from spider webs & cockroaches in room. It’s impossible to communicate any concern to Front Desk Management, namely Alfonso belittling my wife & I as if we didn’t deserve another room. The business of the golf cart shuttles and the near collisions with pedestrians is all too much. As is the cost of this once gleaming property - it’s much more rustic than luxurious.
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4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros (+) Resort was nice.
Cons (-) My rooms sink didn’t drain. Front desk tried to move me to another room but that room was worse. Extremely noisy neighbors. Went back to original room and couldn’t use the sink. While the resort looks nice, the rooms are a bit dated.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros (+) The room service was amazing and the rooms were very clean and quiet!
Cons (-) The pillows weren’t great! It made it hard to sleep
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros (+) Friendly staff, spa was amazing, felt safe with masks and social distancing
9.7
Wonderful
Leslie, Aug 2019
Pros (+) Gorgeous facilities
Cons (-) Everything was very expensive.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Staff was amazing.
Cons (-) Pricing was pretty high
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Beach adjacent location, beautiful grounds, nice restaurants, bar, lobby and gym.
Cons (-) Pools disheveled, understaffed and poor seating management. Day to day food options at restaurant(s) a bad value and created dissatisfaction immediately.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2019
Pros (+) Rainy weekend. Cozy room. Weather forced us to stay onsite and take full advantage of the beautiful grounds and great amenities. Loved it.
8.0
Very good
Nicole, May 2018
Pros (+) The staff was very nice.
Cons (-) A few things: Customer service follow through Attention to food specifications Continually asking for items We have stayed here many times prior to the change over to the Ritz. This is the first time I’ve ever felt to leave a bad review. Not really worth my money spent. Bummed.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2018
Pros (+) Everything about the hotel and location.
Cons (-) Having to change rooms twice, the first time because the toilet didn't flush and the second time because we were awakened by the staff moving umbrellas to the pool on noisy dollies right outside our room.

Location

8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117

What's nearby

  • Arroyo Burro Beach10.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Light11.6 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History11.7 mi
  • Santa Barbara Botanical Garden12.1 mi
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra12.2 mi
  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden12.2 mi
  • Alameda Park12.3 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library12.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art12.3 mi
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building12.4 mi
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse12.4 mi
  • Presidio State Historic Park12.6 mi

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Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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$1,106
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $938, while the most expensive was $1,536.
  • How long should you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

  • Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have any activities available for children?

    Children aged 4 to 12 years old can join one of the many sea life themed activities organized at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, which are available between Wednesdays and Sundays. Some activities are complimentary such as the Ecohike, the Underwater Film Festival and Waterbottle Fish, while some are paid activities such as Water Wows, Coastal Discoveries, Creatures of the Night, and Whale of a Tale, with prices starting at $20 per child.

  • What sort of tours and excursions does the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offer?

    If you’re looking for an activity for the day, you can choose from a list of tours that The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara can organize for a fee. These include a Whale Watching experience, and excursion to Channel Island, a hike through the Gaviota Wind Caves, or a trip through the migration trail of the Monarch Butterflies at Ellwood Bluff. To organize one of these experiences, get in touch with the concierge who will plan it for you.

  • What fitness services are on offer at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

    Guests who don’t want to interrupt their fitness routine while on holiday can join one of the fitness classes that are on offer every day of the week at the fitness center of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. You will be able to choose between classes such as Spin, TRX, 360 Classic or Core Fusion, and for something more of lower intensity you can join a pilates, yoga or tai chi session. If you love the outdoors, you can also join a 45m nature hike every Saturday at 8:00 am.

  • How do I get from the Santa Barbara Airport to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

    The most convenient way to get to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara from the airport is by car. If you are planning to take a taxi, expect to pay about $35 for a one-way fare, and if you will be renting a car for the duration of your stay, car parking will cost $70 a night if it is not included in your room package. Using public transport is possible, however it is not recommended unless you are traveling light as it involves 2 bus changes and about 20m of walking.

  • What experiences can the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara organize for couples?

    If you are looking for a romantic activity, why not book a Picnic In Paradise organized by The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. You will be able to pick food from a set menu and you each get a sandwich, a savory item, a sweet and a beverage, while a bottle of wine can be added for an extra charge. Your lunch will be presented in a picnic basket and you will be able to enjoy it with a view of the area’s vineyards. The price for this experience is $85 + tax, and you must book at least 3h ahead of time.(Prices checked 08/05/19).

  • Where is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara located?

    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is located at 8301 Hollister Avenue, 12.5 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. Arroyo Burro Beach is the closest landmark to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

  • Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara from the airport?

    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 4.5 miles from Santa Barbara. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 44.3 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have a pool?

    Yes, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

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6.8
12.5 mi
Santa Barbara
4.5 mi

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