“Perfect”
LikedEverything. The room, the service, facilities, gym, Marisella restaurant. The hotel is beautiful and well maintained.
★★★★★ · Goleta, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States · #6 of 6 by guest score in Santa Barbara
8.1Very Good112 reviews
From $1,104a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara guest ratings
Guest category scores, compared with the average across the 6 Santa Barbara hotels on this site.
| Rating category | The Ritz | Santa Barbara average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 8.7 | 9.3 | -0.6 |
| Comfort | 8.4 | 9.3 | -0.9 |
| Facilities | 8.4 | 9 | -0.6 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.5 | -0.4 |
| Staff | 8.9 | 9.3 | -0.4 |
| Value for money | 6.8 | 7.9 | -1.1 |
| Free WiFi | 10 | 8.9 | +1.1 |
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara reviews
“Peaceful and enjoyable”
LikedBeautiful resort with excellent service.The breakfast was great with a lot of choice and quality. They have two pools which one of them was for adults only. Highly recommend this resort.
DislikedThe only downside is the smell of the tar and you will get it on your feet while walking on the beach. The hotel is equipped with baby oil for removing it.
“Exception. The staff were so friendly, warm, and welcoming.”
LikedThe property and amenities were amazing. Walking on the nature path and beach we’re beautiful.
DislikedEverything was wonderful.
“My wife and I had a wonderful time! Everyone we met was pleasant and always willing to help!”
LikedWe had dinner at the Oak Angel. It was delicous! Staff was excellent. Awesome view.
“A perfect location and looked after by the most wonderful staff I have encountered in all my years of travel. From…”
LikedIts location is stunning and the individual balconies were perfect for some quiet time with a coffee or glass of wine.
LikedResort is stunning. Staff is first class. Rooms are well appointed and cozy.
“Wonderful Stay”
LikedPeaceful location with east access to Santa Barbara (by car). Golf nearby. Really loved the vibe - laid back Californian. Upmarket but in an understated way.
DislikedThe adult pool was on the middle of the hotel buildings and not very picturesque as a result. The main pool was very busy. Would still definitely return to this hotel but the pools were not the best set up we’ve experienced.
LikedEnjoyed that the resort was next to the ocean and next to a secluded beach. Enjoyed that the resort fee included electric bike rental and gym/ exercise classes. Loved that the room had a patio that we could sit out on and had a sitting area inside the room as well. Most of the staff we encountered were kind and accommodating.
DislikedDidn't like that we were required to have valet parking, but it was most convenient if you texted to get your car it would be ready for you to pick up.
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