The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa BarbaravsThe Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Kimpton Goodland are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara scores significantly higher than Kimpton Goodland. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is ranked #4 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 11 publications including Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Bacara Spa and Resort feels secluded for a reason: it sits on 78 oceanfront acres on the North end of Santa Barbara." Full review
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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." Full review
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." Full review
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
From $136/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"A vintage Woody car, a silver Airstream trailer, and a digital photo booth are among the elements that bring 1960s California surf culture to life at this Kimpton hotel in Goleta." Full review
Jetsetter
"Post-modern hacienda serving up surfer chic and So Cal’s greatest hits." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Let the good times roll as Kimpton puts its own spin on coastal surf staying." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"If you're looking for a hotel that embodies the laid-back SoCal spirit, The Kimpton Goodland is for you. Situated in Goleta, California, about 9 miles west of Santa Barbara, the hotel..." Full review
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A tip from past guests: ask for an inward facing room to avoid the commotion.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A Kimpton Hotel. Just north of Santa Barbara.
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