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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a peaceful escape near Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club. Guests enjoy yoga classes, spa massages, six restaurants, free in-room WiFi, a poolside bar, and on-property shopping.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Room service

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 86 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Living room | 48-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 139 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Separate tub 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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Resort View

  • Sleeps 3

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (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 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117

What's nearby

  • Sandpiper Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Glen Annie Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Isla Vista Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine’s Goodland - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel near University of California, Santa Barbara
Located close to Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a body wrap, and hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Californian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 3 outdoor pools
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 358 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • 48-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (78 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 0.3 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Resort fee: USD 67.32 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and 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

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

You need to know

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, 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

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 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

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

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara located?

Located in Goleta, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandpiper Golf Club, Goleta Butterfly Grove, and University of California, Santa Barbara. Glen Annie Golf Club and Lookout County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca and Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! The staff is very attentive and meet all your needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property! The 22% added fees were exorbitant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Bacara was exceptional from start to finish. The personalized service stood out immediately, from the warm valet attendants who greeted us by name, to the seamless check in experience, and the turn down service every each night. Each interaction felt genuine without being over bearing. The property itself is stunning, with world class amenities that make it hard to leave: multiple pools, ocean view lounges, spa, and maintained walking paths . The only caveat depending on which villa you're in, you may have a bit of hill to walk. That said, the resort has golf carts to escort guests to their villas (especially handy after a couple of drinks). All in all, Bacara delivers a 5 star experience with warmth, privacy and personalized service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and so was food!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is my first review. After check in(which was good) it went downhill. The experience was more Marriott and not Ritz Carlton. Room - nice but weirdly barely furnished. A fireplace but no chairs. The bedding was sub par and the extra blanket we ask for was gross! The initial service at the pool was rude until a lovely girl named Abby took over (she was the best). The food was very disappointing but the prices were insane, especially at Marisela. Overall I was disappointed and bummed. I always wanted to come here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentionated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is incredible location and very well maintained!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a 5 star, 4.5 star. Don't need to go again. Not same ritz standard as others
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nvard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the experience, the grounds and the hotel. Gorgeous property, restaurants and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gurjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Great place to visit again. Very clean with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel, facilities, staff, location, room. SHOULD BE A 6 STAR HOTEL
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous property!

This is a fabulous property. The service was amazing and both restaurants where we ate were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is suberb!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were disappointed. the property was partly under construction. grounds are nice but not spectacular. service ordinary. restaurant not great. only wonderful part was the cocktail. not worth the money (esp the extra charges).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Not quite up to Ritz Carlton standards
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! The staff the rooms the pool and hot tub and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a phenomenal experience with the gorgeous resort. Staff are extremely kind, helpful and friendly. Food is delicious. It is an enjoyable experience for all the senses.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romulus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property… need some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Levi

Wasn’t full ocean room although I specifically paid extra for that View was from balcony though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the most amazing, romantic properties in the world. Staff is first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Almost too good to be true!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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