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Bacara Resort & Spa

8301 Hollister Ave Goleta, 93117 United States of America

Goleta hotel with 3 restaurants

Santa Barbara Resort
Like an intimate Mediterranean village, Bacara Resort & Spa is located along the Gaviota coastline, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, on a 78-acre coastal bluff.
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Spa, Swimming, Tennis
In addition to a 42 thousand sq/ft full-service spa, Bacara Resort & Spa
features 3 outdoor saline-based pools, 3 restaurants, 4 har-tru clay
tennis courts, a 1000 acre ranch, and a 24-hour business center.
Balconies and fireplaces
Guestrooms are 450 sq/ft in size and offer private patios or balconies
with views of the serene gardens and courtyards. They feature beautiful
Spanish tiling and state of the art entertainment systems.
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4.5out of 5

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95%

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  • 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. There are no room charges for children 16 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.
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  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Caters to singles
  • Caters to families
  • Pet policy - dogs only
  • Maximum number of pets per room - 1
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 27.00 per night
    • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.00 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • .14 percent tourism fee will be charged
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Accessibility Options

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  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

Like an intimate Mediterranean Village, Bacara Resort & Spa sprawls over 78 pristine beachfront acres, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Located just 10 minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport, Bacara serves as the gateway to the Santa Ynez Wine Region and is home to the beautiful and ecologically diverse Channel Islands National Park. Bacara features a 42,000 sq/ft, full service spa facility with 36 private treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center situated on 3 levels. In addition to the adult only Spa Pool, Bacara has 2 zero-edge, Saline-filled swimming pools located near the beach that offer ocean views, as well as 26 private full-service cabanas and two outdoor whirlpools. At Bacara, every meal comes complete with stunning views. Each of our 3 signature restaurants has a personality all its own, with inspired menus and access to our world-class Wine Cellar. In addition, the resort offers the Bacara Bar, which is located off the resort's sweeping lobby, and 24-hour in room dining. Whether you require basic sundries or want to discover the true flavor of Santa Barbara at the Resort Shop, browse designer wear at the Luxury Boutique, or purchase products utilized in your spa treatments at the Spa Boutique, Bacara's retail shops, 4 in all, cater to any of your shopping needs. For additional recreation, the Ranch at Bacara comprises 1,000 acres of natural terrain with Citrus and avocado groves, as well as a 10-acre organic garden. Invigorating guided hikes, picnics, and meditation can be arranged through the Spa. Located seaside on property, Bacara offers 4 Har-Tru clay tennis courts with professional instruction available, as well as an 18-hole course that is adjacent to the resort with preferred tee times for guests. Other amenities include Bacara's Kids Club which is available for children 5 to 12 years of age, concierge service, a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and 27,000 sq/ft of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Concierge desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Business services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 360
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Number of suites - 49
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Shopping on site
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator/lift
  • Computer rental
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Swimming pool - outdoor (heated)
  • Number of floors - 2-3
  • Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Full-service health spa
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk hours
  • On-site medical assistance available
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Pool table
  • Poolside bar
  • Year Built - 2000
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 27000
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 18
  • Complimentary reception
  • Golf course on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 22
  • Garden
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Suitable for children
  • Supervised child care/activities
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Television in lobby
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services

Rooms

Bacara Resort & Spa offers 360 guestrooms. Rooms are furnished with fireplaces, desks, and ergonomic chairs. Guestrooms are individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature signature bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and down comforters. 40-inch high-definition televisions come with premium cable channels and DVD players. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access is provided along with multi-line phones, CD players, and complimentary newspapers. Refrigerators are provided. Select guestrooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, double sinks, bathrobes, and slippers. Rooms feature balconies with ocean or courtyard views. Separate sitting areas, minibars, and direct-dial phones are also included. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are also available. Rooms are accessible via exterior corridors. A nightly turndown service and housekeeping are provided. All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Bacara Resort & Spa, Goleta,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking only
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Minibar
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Balcony
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Ceiling fan
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Climate control
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Multi-line phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Bathroom scale
  • Bathrobes
  • In-room safe
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Trouser press
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Flat-panel television
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Ergonomic chair
  • Speakerphone
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Signature bedding
  • Courtyard view
  • Garden view

Dining

Bacara Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Guests are offered a complimentary manager reception. 24-hour room service is available.

Recreation

A golf course and a health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam room, a fitness facility, and tennis courts. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Aerobics on site
  • Golf - driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Running track/path on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa

Bacara Resort & Spa has a full-service spa featuring massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services.

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Bacara Resort & Spa

4.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.7
Hotel condition:
4.6
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.1
Neighborhood:
4.2
95%

of guests recommend

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Chris B from Houston, TX
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 9 2011

“Ordinary, at best”

No wi fi in room, ugly beach, bluff pathway in disrepair, stores didn't open until 10, major renovations taking place (we were not informed ahead of time), and Miro, the fine dining destination, was ordinary, at best. Otherwise, excellent spa and pools, and the guys on the golf carts and at the car valet where polite and attentive.

Area recommendations
Montecito: Upper and Lower Village, and along the beach. Carpinteria, for it's shabby chic ambiance. Hendry's Beach. Rincon for the surfers.
Dining
Ca Dario and The Hungry Cat in Santa Barbara were outstanding!
Events and shows
Santa Barbara Farmers Market was excellent!
Outdoors or beach
Some beaches are better than others. Next visit, I'm bringing my hiking boots.
A Traveler from San Francisco, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Awesome”

Great weekend - very nice. Everything was perfect.

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Thanksgiving one night stay”

See above

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Wonderful Thanksgiving trip!”

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving trip at Bacara! The service is excellent.

Alison K from Sherman Oaks, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 21 2011

“Our new favorite!”

Such a lovely ambience...a great new weekend getaway.

A Traveler from Los angeles
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 21 2011

“Best hotel in Santa Barbara ca”

Nice hotel..friendly staff..food are good too..

A Traveler from 95020
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 7 2011

“Can't wait to return - spa is wonderful and grounds”

Spa is wonderful along w/ rooms and grounds. It is currently under renovation, but no inconvenience. Grounds are beautiful and rooms. Parking is pricey and 20 min. from town. Would surely go back.

Area recommendations
State street and water front.
Jay C from Seattle
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 31 2011

“I would have given Bacara six stars if I could have...”

Stunning grounds, world class service, and a magnificent room. Truly an experience you will not forget. Bacara is about a 10 minute drive N of Santa Barbara. We found the dining better in SB, but overall this is truly a world class resort.

Roger F from Woodland Hills, California
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 18 2011

“Yin & Yang”

The hotel is in my opinion a 4 star property. It has 3 pools, 3 resturants, spa, gym, steam-room and adjacent to the ocean with pretty views of sea and grounds. The negative is that there is construction going on and there is some construction noise heard at the pool and sourrounding buildings (none on Sunday). Also the location of the property along this part of the California coast is sprinkled with off-shore oil rigs. There are occasional tar balls on the beach and a slight odor of petroleum from the on-shore breeze. Also at this time of year the fog rolls in and out of the property. There were hardly any guests here and we had 3 large pools, saunas, steam rooms etc., all to ourselves. I don't really see how they can afford to maintain this hotel with so few guests. They have an abundance of staff and groundskeepers. I would go back, but not on the weekends when they raise the price by hundreds of dollars. With the Expedia resort-credit that can be used anywhere on the property, plus a free cabana, and free fireplace up-grade, it was a smoking deal. They didn't even charge me for wi/fi, I believe they charge for parking, however for some reason they did not put it on my bill. Also there is no "resort fee". This will probably all change once the remodeling is done...

Area recommendations
Santa Barbara is only 15 min. south and loaded with resturants, shops and and places to see. Get a AAA book on the city.
Dining
$20.00 dollar burgers will give you the price range of the resturants. But I used Expedia credit to soften the bill... Resturants are nice with good service and views.
Outdoors or beach
Bring WD40 to wipe the tar off. Actually the hotel has special wipes if the tar gets you. Just use the pools they are great...
Tom from Perris, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 13 2011

“Best In Santa Barbara”

Hotel Upgraded to a room with a fireplace on arrival for no particular reason. When we entered we also found the room had an ocean view to our surprise. Had dinner at the bistro. The chef did a custom seafood pasta for my wife. The service could not be any better. The room is large and comfortable. Second time we have stayed and will be back.

Bacara Resort & Spa

8301 Hollister Ave Goleta, 93117 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • University of California-Santa Barbara - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
  • Goleta Beach - 7 km / 4.4 mi
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17.6 km / 11 mi
  • Santa Barbara Botanical Garden - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 19 km / 11.8 mi
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
  • Fiddlehead Cellars - 31.5 km / 19.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • Adjacent to golf course
  • On beach
  • Airport nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • By ocean
  • Sea nearby
  • On waterfront
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Medical center nearby
  • University nearby

The preferred airport for Bacara Resort & Spa is Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 6.4 km / 4 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Area:

Goleta, California, United States of America: University of California-Santa Barbara resides in this coastal suburb. Goleta Beach’s pier, sandy beach, and barbecue pits attract summer crowds while Stow House is the focal point for local history and events. For four months each year, Monarch butterflies call The Coronado Butterfly Preserve home but visitors can hike year-round through the park’s eucalyptus groves and along the Ellwood Bluffs.

Bacara Resort & Spa

8301 Hollister Ave Goleta, 93117 United States of America