The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara | Hotel in Goleta

| 8.6 (1003 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Goleta Hotel | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hotel in Goleta

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 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.


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

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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Safe
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Recycling
  • Turndown service
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
Breakfast
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Cooked-to-order 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)
  • Room service available
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Champagne service
Parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
Accessibility
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Elevator door width (inches): 78
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Activities
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Parasailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Whale watching
  • Sailing
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Yoga classes
  • Tennis
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Hot tub
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • 48-inch LED TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
General
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (84821 square feet)
  • Elevator
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • ATM/banking services
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Couples dining
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Romance packages available
  • Beach towels
  • Vegan dining options
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
Guest Services
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Hair salon
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Turndown service
  • Multilingual staff
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Vegetable garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Balcony
Spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • 35 treatment rooms
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Facials
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Massages

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
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11:00 am express check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
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 cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately usd 50 for adults and usd 25 for children valet parking fee: usd 75 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 the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 250 per accommodation, per stay restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Reviews

Bobby
Jan 27, 2026 04:21:42 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara was absolutely incredible. Beautiful property, spotless room, and the service was top-tier from start to finish. The staff was warm, professional, and made everything feel effortless. Perfect luxury getaway — we can’t wait to come back!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View
Room Size: 452 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Fireplace, Number of bedrooms - 1, Partial ocean view, Ping - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 452, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

General

Private bathroom, Fireplace, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Separate sitting area, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Partial ocean view, Separate sitting area, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

General

Private bathroom, Balcony, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed
Room Size: 925 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

General

Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 925, Fireplace, Ping - 26.00, Pets not allowed, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Square meters - 86, Private bathroom, Separate sitting area, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

General

Square meters - 42, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Garden view, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)
Room Size: 3700 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 104, Fireplace, Sofa bed, Number of bathrooms - 2, Extra bed count 2, Separate dining area, Private bathroom, Square feet - 3700, Separate sitting area, Square meters - 344, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

General

Private bathroom, Sofa bed, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Extra bed count 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

General

Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)
Room Size: 1500 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Fireplace, Number of bedrooms - 2, Sofa bed, Number of bathrooms - 2, Extra bed count 2, Separate dining area, Private bathroom, Square feet - 1500, Square meters - 139, Ping - 42.15, Separate sitting area, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

General

Private bathroom, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

General

Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

General

Private bathroom, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

General

Private bathroom, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
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