Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Bacara Resort Spa

5 stars
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
7 reviews
Awesome getaway, beautiful grounds

Friendly staff. Good food. Beautiful room and landscape. See full review

  • Billie Jo SB fan
  • Feb 16, 2013
Bacara Resort

Hotel Staff and Spa are fantastic, beach is disappointing due to tar from off shore oil rigs. Pool... See full review

  • Frank of Va.Beach
  • Sep 27, 2012
With 78 acres of ocean front property -including 2 miles of natural beach- Bacara offers an expansive sun-drenched setting with endless vistas of sea and sky- while the resort*s innovative and artful design- low-storied buildings terraced to the sea- is in keeping with the intimacy and aesthetics of a Mediterranean village. Complete with flower-filled courtyards- restful fountains and red-tiled roofs- Bacara is the perfect place to enjoy the leisurely pace and warm embrace of the California lifestyle- where the climate is Mediterranean -mild and sunny- with average daytime temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. Cool- crystal-clear nights are ideal for stargazing -unlike most Southern California coastal areas- where the concentration of urban lights and frequent nighttime cloud cover can obscure even the moon-. With its spectacular setting- convenient location- beautiful architecture and wonderful weather- Bacara Resort and Spa is the perfect vacation destination- ideal for weekend getaways- leisurely vacations- family reunions- weddings- honeymoons- business retreats- conferences or other special events. Bacara boasts- *354 spacious guestrooms and specialty suites- all of which feature private balconies or patios- with garden- mountain or ocean views. *Fine dining in 4 restaurants. *The 4-diamond Spa at Bacara- a 42000-square-foot spa/ fitness center. *World-class golf at 3 nearby courses. *Additional resort recreation- including beach activities- 3 zero-edge swimming pools- 4 lighted tennis courts- a supervised kids* club- specialty retail shops- and adjacent hiking trails. *Outstanding wedding/ reception venues- with beautiful ocean views- terraces and patios. *Over 25-000 square feet of multipurpose meeting/ function space *Close proximity wineries- ocean excursions- historic sightseeing and upscale shopping.

Bacara Resort Spa Rooms

*Village-Garden View Room* KING
*Village-Garden View Room* KING 450 sqft/41sqm Patio or balcony, bathroom with separate bath and marble shower. Spanish tiled floors.
*Terrace Suite Village View* KI
*Terrace Suite Village-Garden* KI 850sqft/79sqm Wood burning fireplace. Generous sitting area connects with bedroom. Two-bathrooms. Wet bar.
*Terrace Suite Ocean View* KING
*Terrace Suite Ocean View* KING 850 sqft/79sqm Wood burning fireplace. Generous sitting area connects with bedroom. Two-bathrooms. Wet bar.
*Signature Suite Village Vw* KI
*Signature Suite Village-Grdn* KI 925sqf/86sqm Gas burning fireplace. Expansive sitting area. Wet bar. Two wide patios. Two large bathrooms.
*Signature Suite Partial Ocn Vw*
*Signature Suite Partial Ocean Vw*KI 925sf/86sm Gas burning fireplace. Expansive sitting area. Wet bar. Two wide patios. Two large bathrooms.
*Signature Suite Ocean View* KI
*Signature Suite Ocean View* KING 925sqft/86sqm Gas burning fireplace. Expansive sitting area. Two patios with ocean views. Two bathrooms.
*Penthouse Suite* Two-Bedrooms
*Penthouse Suite* Two-Bedroom 2000sqf/185sqm. Unobstructed oceanview from wraparound balcony. Open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows.
*Sea Haven Suite* 2-Bedrooms
*Sea Haven Suite* Two-Bedroom 2000sqf/185sqm. Unobstructed oceanview from wraparound balcony. Open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows.
*Village-Garden View Rm* 2 DBLS
*Village-Garden View Room* 2 DBLS 450sqft/41sqm Patio or balcony, bathroom with separate bath and marble shower. Spanish tiled floors.
*Village-Gdn Rm w/ fireplace* KI
Gas burning fireplace, balcony, separate bath and marble shower and Spanish tiled floors.
*Partial Ocean View Room* 2 DBLS
*Partial Ocean View Rm* 2 DBLS 450sqf-41sqm. Private patio or balcony. Garden and sea views.
*Partial Ocean Vw Rm Fireplace*
*Partial Ocean Vw Rm Fireplace*KI 450sqf-41sqm. Private patio or balcony. Garden and sea views.
*Junior Suite* 2 DBLS 545 sq.ft/
*Junior Suite* 2 DOUBLES 545sqf-50sqm. Gas fireplace. Large balcony w/ garden views, dressing area, soaking tub and marble shower.
*Ocean View Room* KING 450 sq.ft
*Ocean View Room* KING 450sqf-41sqm. Private patio or balcony with Pacific Ocean scenery. Soaking tub and marble shower.
*Ocean View Room Fireplace* KING
*Ocean View Room* KING 450sqf-41sqm. Private patio or balcony with Pacific Ocean vista. Gas burning fireplace. Separate bathtub.
*Executive 1 Bedroom Suite* KING
*Executive 1 Bedroom Suite* KING 800sqf-74sqm Airy suite with separate sitting-dining area.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Elevators
24 hour security
Activities
Heated pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Sauna
Children's activities
Golf
Jogging track
Tennis
Boating
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee shop
24 hour room service
Room service
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Maid service
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Barber shop
Porters
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Copy service
Audio visual equipment
Conference suite
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Accessible parking
Room
DVD player
Television with cable
Radio
Cordless phone
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Mini bar
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
Bathroom telephone
Fire place
Temperature control
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
International direct dial
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

34.432 -119.9078
Nearby airports
Lompoc Airport, (LPC), 36.00, MI, SE; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (SBA), 10.00, MI, W; Oxnard Airport, (OXR), 43.00, MI, NW; Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), 106.00, MI, NW; Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, (BUR), 102.00, MI, NW;
Area description
Resort

Dining

The Bistro
Overlooking the Pacific- Bacara*s Bistro offers indoor/outdoor seating and sweeping ocean views. The Bistro serves breakfast- lunch and dinner- featuring California-Mediterranean cuisine- with regionally grown fruit- seasonal fish- meat and poultry.
Miro
On a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean- Miro*s dining room adjoins a spacious terrace with panoramic Pacific views. Dinner is New American Cuisine and our Wine Cellar houses a 12000-bottle collection of wines.
24 Hour In Room Dining
With 24-hour room service Bacara*s In-Room Dining is available for breakfast in bed or a midnight snack. Guestroom patios and terraces make it easy to enjoy any in-room meal al fresco.
The Spa Cafe
The Spa Cafe features open-beam ceilings and natural stonework with an outdoor patio. We serve upscale take-out cafe cuisine featuring a selection of sandwiches- salads and sweets for breakfast and lunch.
Bacara Bar
Located off the resort*s light-filled lobby this is the ideal place to relax and enjoy refreshing handcrafted cocktails- snacks or more substantial fare.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (7)

Ratings and reviews for Bacara Resort Spa

Overall score

4.3 / 5
7 out of 7
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.7
Value:
4

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
SoCal travel mom
Los Angeles, CA
May 6, 2013

Relaxing stay in a beautiful location at 5-star resort

We had a very relaxing weekend at the Bacara. Staff were hospitable, all very friendly and eager to help - despite the fact that 20% gratuity is automatically included in all bills the staff went above and beyond to treat us well. Rooms could have been cleaner for the rating of this hotel, however grounds were beautiful as was the location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Not too many options to dine at the hotel, so would recommend the short drive in to Santa Barbara, plenty of great resaurants on State Street and around that area.

Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

3
a1traveller
Business
california
Apr 13, 2013

typical hotel

this resort, on a beautiful cul-de-sac about 20 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, has all the trappings (spa, pools, beach, health club, etc) but service is ordinary, and sometimes officious (waiter in dining room kept referring to "we," as in are "we" going to the restroom? Are we leaving? I really wanted to snap back, I am leaving, are you?) Valet service was subpar. Food was OK. For the price I was unimpressed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

5
Billie Jo SB fan
Torrance, ca
Feb 16, 2013

Awesome getaway, beautiful grounds

Friendly staff. Good food. Beautiful room and landscape.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

The farmers market has fresh tasty foods and friendly atmosphere

Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

4
cmgilgun
los angeles
Jan 28, 2013

great secluded place

we had another nice stay at bacara. the hotel is very nice with a good spa and awesome location on the beach. the room is comfortable and i would recommend the place to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

4
Lisazuk
New York
Oct 15, 2012

Beautiful Hotel

The grounds were beautiful - it was a true resort...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

5
Frank of Va.Beach
Va.Beach,Va.
Sep 27, 2012

Bacara Resort

Hotel Staff and Spa are fantastic, beach is disappointing due to tar from off shore oil rigs. Pool area is fantastic.Grounds are gorgous.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

many nice restuarants in downtown Santa Barbara

Review of Bacara Resort Spa

Reviewer score

5
mattmatt
Irvine, CA, USA
Dec 26, 2011

excellent

if u want a worse hotel,don't go 2 bacara excellent in every way

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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