Is this Goleta hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Goleta hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Goleta hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Goleta hotel?

Best-rates for the Goleta hotel starts from $667 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Pool, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Toiletries, Restaurant, Entertainment, Hot Tub, View, Security/Safety, Breakfast, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Accessibility, Business Services, Wheelchair Accessible, Sports/Activities, Spa, Bar, Internet, Air Conditioner, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Parking, Ocean View with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Goleta hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Goleta hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Goleta hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Goleta hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Goleta hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Goleta hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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

| 8.6 (1001 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.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

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

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Shampoo

Towels

Toilet paper

Bathrobes

Soap

Separate bathtub and shower

Bedroom

Heating (climate-controlled)

Bed sheets

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Ceiling fan

Free cribs/infant beds

Premium bedding

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top mattress

Down comforter

Frette Italian sheets

Iron/ironing board

Safe

Individually furnished

Energy-saving switches

In-room massage

Recycling

Laptop-friendly workspace

Phone

Access via exterior corridors

Individually decorated

Free local calls

Connecting rooms available

Turndown service

Desk

Water-efficient showers only

Desk chair

Breakfast

5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe

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)

1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Room service available

Coffee/tea maker

Champagne service

Microwave (on request)

Refrigerator

Parking

Electric car charging station on site

Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night)

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30

Thin carpet in room

Elevator door width (inches): 78

Elevator

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Visual alarms in hallways

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Wheelchair-accessible spa

Stair-free path to entrance

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Ceiling hoist

Well-lit path to entrance

Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Wheelchair-accessible pool

Activities

Surfing/body boarding

Rafting

Kayaking

Sailing

Windsurfing

Whale watching

Adjacent to a golf course

Scooter/moped rentals

Mountain biking

Parasailing

Hiking/biking trails

Horse riding

3 outdoor pools

Free bicycle rentals

Tennis

Hot tub

4 outdoor tennis courts

Full-service spa

Sauna

Yoga classes

Shopping

Private picnics

Fitness center

Entertainment

Cable channels

48-inch LED TV

Pay movies

Premium channels

General

Conference space (84821 square feet)

Meeting rooms

Gift shop/newsstand

Banquet hall

Elevator

Ballroom

ATM/banking services

Spanish

French

English

Portuguese

Beach towels

TV in lobby

No plastic coffee stirrers

Romance packages available

Couples dining

No plastic drinking straws

Comprehensive recycling policy

Biodegradable drinking straws

Comprehensive food waste policy

Fireplace in lobby

Rooftop garden

Smoke-free property

Vegan dining options

Vegetarian dining options

Biodegradable coffee stirrers

Guest Services

3 outdoor pools

Snack bar/deli

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Microwave (on request)

Laundry facilities

Wedding services

Daily housekeeping

Multilingual staff

Change of towels (on request)

Change of bedsheets (on request)

Concierge services

Porter/bellhop

Luggage storage

Tour/ticket assistance

Dry cleaning service

Turndown service

24-hour front desk

Hair salon

Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Outdoors

Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Private beachfront location

Garden

Pool sun loungers

Pool umbrellas

Terrace

Vegetable garden

Balcony

Spa

Aromatherapy

Hydrotherapy

Massages

Massage/treatment rooms

Manicures and pedicures

Body wraps

Sauna

Spa open daily

Ayurvedic treatments

35 treatment rooms

Body scrubs

Steam room

Couples treatment room(s)

Facials

Body treatments

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

Andreas

Jan 3, 2026 04:48:31 AM

Review Score: 6

Summary: Stay was fine. Nothing great and nothing bad. Just average. Not something you would expect from a Ritz-Carlton.

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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	General Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Fireplace, Partial ocean view, Ping - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 452, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony Room Size: 850 square feet m² 2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed	General Fireplace, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Garden view, Separate sitting area, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed Room Size: 850 square feet m² 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	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	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	General Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View Room Size: 450 square feet m² 1 King Bed	General Square meters - 42, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View Room Size: 450 square feet m² 1 King Bed	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	General Square meters - 42, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony Room Size: 450 square feet m² 1 King Bed	General Square meters - 42, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View Room Size: 450 square feet m² 2 Queen Beds	General Square meters - 42, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 12.65, Square feet - 450, Pets not allowed, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View (Island) Room Size: 3700 square feet m² 1 Double Bed	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	General Private bathroom, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1