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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
8.6/10 Excellent
(1001 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a luxurious resort offering a memorable stay for families. While it caters to adults with upscale amenities, the resort also provides a family-friendly environment. Multiple pools are available, though the main pools may be more suited for families with younger children. The resort boasts exceptional customer service and a beautiful location near the beach with easy access to Santa Barbara. Dining options are plentiful, but note that prices can be high. Overall, it's a relaxing and enjoyable choice, although the hotel may be pricey.

Guest highlights

The exceptional customer service, consistently outstanding across all staff.
The beautiful resort and gorgeous location near the beach.
The multiple pools, providing options for families and adults.
The overall wonderful ambient and experience.

About the hotel

Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.

Nearby attractions

Located in Goleta, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is in the suburbs and on the beach. Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandpiper Golf Club and Glen Annie Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Santa Barbara Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Free cribs/infant beds
Free rollaway/extra beds
Microwave (on request)
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: wifi (usd 0.00 per night)
Available in some public areas: wifi (usd 0.00 per night)

Food and drink

1 poolside bar and 1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 am–11:00 am: usd 50 for adults and usd 25 for children
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Spa

36 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage/treatment rooms
Massages
Sauna
Spa open daily

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Transfer shower
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Things to do

18 holes of golf
24-hour fitness center
3 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Private picnics
Sauna
Shopping
Spa tub
Steam room
Tennis

Outdoor

Beachfront location
Garden
Picnic area
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Elevator
Gift shop/newsstand

More

Beach towels
Couples dining
Fireplace in lobby
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
7 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

for The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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4 out of 5 stars

12 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

50%

4 star reviews

8%

3 star reviews

25%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

17%

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Latest reviews (12)

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Yuanyuan

7 Jul 2024 - 9 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

There is nearly no service, slippers was running out for the two whole days when we stayed. The golf car waiting time is quite long time. The room is smaller than it shows on the picture. The ocean view is half and blocked. The price is pretty expensive and it doesn’t worth that. They over charge me $500. I need to call them even I still on travel. The carpet is dirty. The room smells ugly. The service always quite late. The most efficient service coming soon was when you check out.the restaurants has to wait for long time. The swimming pool is not kid friendly the water is too deep for children.
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RUTH

13 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids.
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Lesette

19 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful resort, exceptional customer service, family and pet friendly.
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Wolfgang

19 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

An amazing resort right next to the beach and within easy driving distance to Santa Barbara. The staff is what makes this place shine without exception, consistently outstanding from the valet to the restaurants. Thank you for creating a wonderful memory for the whole family!
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Belinda

29 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

I love this resort. Not the cheapest but if you want a luxurious, calming experience this is a definite bucket list check off. There are several pools, yes the main pools are primarily kids so adults be aware and go to the Spa pool for a “no kid” experience. Food options are plentiful but a bit on the pricey side. My room was very comfortable and I like being on the top floor, can’t hear any neighbor noise. Service is excellent at this resort. My favorite staycation!
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Amy

24 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

What a gorgeous location! Everyone was helpful and friendly and our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the property.
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Yao

30 Jun 2023 - 3 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Like the property location very much. Very good resort for family vacation.
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Lisa

1 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

3 out of 5 stars

I arrived and left feeling disappointed. My first stay at this brand and not at all the experience I expected from a Ritz Carlton property. For the price, I felt my room was very dated and gave off a strange vibe. Maybe it was the wall of shutters between bathroom and bedroom. And shutters on the bathroom door without a fan. There was a major lack of privacy within my own room as well as adjoining rooms. It just felt gross to have walls that people can hear each other through. The property itself is beautiful, but it is secluded and if you want to venture out, you’ll need to drive. It’s valet only and an additional premium per night. Have lots of cash on hand to tip valet guys as you come and go. It’s not relaxing and peaceful as far as noise. It’s great for families with kids and those who want to bring their dogs. You won’t have to be worried about them making too much noise. I expect to pay a premium when staying at a luxury hotel, but I don’t think they are justified in charging me what they did in my personal experience. I wish I would’ve booked elsewhere.
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Danielle

29 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

1 out of 5 stars

Terrible stay! I was charged $294 at Angel Oak (their restaurant) and I didn't even eat there. Ac didnt work either. This is theft and will be reported as such. When I got ready to check out thats when I noticed the charge on my bill. I asked the front desk to immediately take it off and give me a copy of the updated bill. I checked my bank account the day after I checked out and the charge is showing up there. This resulted in my account to go into the negative. I almost couldn't get home due to the lack of funds for this fraudulent charge. When you call the hotel nobody answers the billing line to help you. I had to call several times and speak to a manager named Daniela who told me the charge was in progress and could not be stopped. She said it would take a least 3-5 business days for the charge to be removed. I told her this was completely unacceptable and that they needed to look at the cameras in their restaurant and on the property to see who did this charge. My bank said the hotel could stop the charge but the hotel didnt bother to do it. To say that I am livid is an understatement. Someone needs to be fired behind this. They had the nerve to tell me someone signed the bill, it obviously wasn't me. I was staying at the hotel so how does 1 person eat 294$ worth of dinner???? I was in downtown Santa Barbara on that day and have the uber and dinner receipt to prove it. The kid working at the front desk was completely useless with his passive aggressive attitude
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darya

3 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 2023
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

The property is beautiful and the staff is professional. The rooms could use an upgrade, but they're not bad. We'd certainly stay again. The restaurants were fantastic. Just note the cigar bar, and kids activities are usually Thu-sunday, we were there early in the week so we couldn't experience those.
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