The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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December 2025

January 2026

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Property amenity

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Terrace/patio

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast available
Parking available
Room service

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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117

Place, Haskell's Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Sandpiper Golf Club
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Goleta Butterfly Grove
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Excellent

42 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Wonderful

42 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

Good

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

Very good

86 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Very good

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Very good

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

139 sq m
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)

344 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 8
1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Garden View

Sleeps 5

Deluxe Two Queens Room

Sleeps 4

Separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Club Room

Sleeps 2

King Room with Ocean View

Sleeps 3

Fireside King Room with Garden view

Sleeps 3

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Exceptional

42 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fireside Two Queen Room with Garden view

Sleeps 4

Ocean View 1 Bedroom Suite,1 King Bed,Sofa Bed,Balcony

Sleeps 5

King Room with Balcony and Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 3

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view

Sleeps 5

King Room with Partial Ocean View and Fireplace

Sleeps 3

Fireside, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, 1 King, Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 3

King Room With Resort View

Sleeps 3

Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Sleeps 5

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Sleeps 3

Partial Ocean, Guest Room, 2 Queen, Balcony

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Guest Room, 1 King, Resort View, Balcony

Sleeps 3

King Room With Limited View

Sleeps 4

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 5

King Suite With Sofa Bed And Balcony-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 5

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

Catch some rays on The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers 358 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 35 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Haskell's Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Enjoy a bite to eat at ‘O’ Bar & Terrace, a fine-dining restaurant that serves Californian cuisine
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments or body wraps at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
Just a 2-minute drive from Sandpiper Golf Club and a few minutes from Goleta Butterfly Grove
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. At The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub and a sauna. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Goleta hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

‘O’ Bar & Terrace – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Marisella – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Lulio – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Sun Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night)

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
5 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

‘O’ Bar & Terrace
Lulio
Marisella
Sun Bar

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
3 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
TV in common areas
Yoga classes

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

84,821 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

35 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hydrotherapy
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Ceiling hoist
Lift (198 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible spa

22 buildings
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2000
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Rooftop garden
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Frette Italian sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A 0.3 per cent tourism fee will be charged
Resort fee: USD 67.32 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 50 for adults and from USD 25 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night
Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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Partial Ocean, Guest Room, 2 Queen, Balcony

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King Room With Limited View

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About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services