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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara vs Castillo Inn at the Beach
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara ranks significantly better than Castillo Inn at the Beach. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 11 publications such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
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8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
From $149 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"All the rooms are designed with a... beach-chic vibe, but the ocean-view suites hold the key to Bacara's secret weapon: dramatic sea cliff vistas that open onto a wild stretch of beach."
Oyster
Luxury
"There is much to love about the Bacara, a destination resort located on a rocky stretch of coastline about 20 minutes west of Santa Barbara."
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Travel + Leisure
"Mediterranean-style oceanfront villas sprawled over 78 lush acres between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, offering a laundry list of activities."
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Time Out
"This picturesque getaway could be mistaken for the coast of Italy, set up with mediterranean-style villas spread out over a long stretch of beach in Goleta."
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Star Service
"This ambitious, self-contained, deluxe destination resort is the only true oceanfront resort in Santa Barbara, though the Four Seasons is only about 14 feet shy of that claim."
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Avoid the less expensive rooms at the back of the property, where trains and cars rumble by, and request the more expensive quieter rooms overlooking the pools and ocean.
Gayot
"Spa aficionados still flock to the white stucco sanctuary."
Jetsetter
"Classic Santa Barbara-area celeb hideout mixing beach bumming with wine tasting and a sprawling spa."
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Afar Magazine
"Bacara Spa and Resort feels secluded for a reason: it sits on 78 oceanfront acres on the North end of Santa Barbara."
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i
Don't miss the exceptional massages at the spa, 42,000 square feet of hot tubs, eucalyptus steam rooms, and areas to relax in.
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a spectacular setting overlooking the Pacific, Bacara is the only hotel in the area with direct beach access and gets it right on every level."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Ideally located on 78
beachfront acres with the vast Pacific Ocean displayed before you, The Ritz-Carlton
Bacara, Santa Barbara is quintessential California coastal luxury."
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Gayot
"Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster
Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor."
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Lonely Planet
"Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn."
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