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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)
Room with view
139 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Room with view
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Room with view
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View (Balcony)
Room with view
86 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View
42 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Resort View
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ritz-Carlton, Larger Villa)
Room with view
344 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View
Room with view
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

When you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Goleta, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 358 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Grab a bite at 'O' Bar + Kitchen, one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Goleta? This hotel has 101352 square feet (9416 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 358
  • Number of buildings/towers - 22
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • On private beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2000
  • Number of restaurants - 6
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 101352
  • Conference space size (meters) - 9416
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 4
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Vegetable garden
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 76
  • Lift door width (inches) - 78
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 198

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 4
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers 358 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Cable TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 48
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Recycling
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 50+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.

'O' Bar + Kitchen - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.

Angel Oak - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

The Bistro - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 35
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Steam room in spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Up to 50 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 55.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 250.00 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 50.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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