Bacara Resort & Spa (Goleta, CA) - Resort Reviews

Address: 8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

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Region: United States > California > Goleta

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Goleta

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bacara Resort & Spa offers a luxurious hotel and family experience right outside Santa Barbara, California. Experience laid-back luxury and contemporary comfort at Bacara. Nestled on 78 magnificent beachfront acres, Bacara provides a vacation experience like no other. Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, we’ll pamper you with dazzling facilities, suites and the incomparable Santa Barbara sun and surf. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Bacara Hotel; Bacara Resort; Bacara; Bacara Resort Spa; Santa Barbara Bacara Resort; Bacara Resort Santa Barbara; Bacara Spa Resort Santa Barbara; Bacara Resort Santa Barbara Ca; Bacara Santa Barbara; Bacara Hotel Santa Barbara

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Shoredevil

Coral Gables, Florida

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

5 helpful votes

“So close to the Top Rung but just misses the mark”

Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This property is nestled in a cliffside overlooking Pacific. The Villa building arrangement of the resort is romantic and secluded, perfect for a get away Romantic weekend. The buildings like Number 10 nearest the ocean and just off the pool is the way to go. Room was nice but not lavish and a bit dated. Staff was, however, a high... More

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BaileyCR

California

Senior Contributor

29 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

14 helpful votes

“So so disappointed.”

To Kathleen Cochran: My fiance and I recently stayed at your resort on 5/11. We were very excited to experience the resort but were bitterly disappointed. We booked through American Express travel for one night, garden view. When we arrived, we interrupted the Valet captain berating a valet for something he had done wrong, and then snapped, "GET THE DOOR!"... More

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passionate1217

Los Angeles, California

Contributor

11 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

7 helpful votes

“Really Disappointed!”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We just returned from a 2 night stay at the Bacara Resort and Spa. I have stayed at this hotel twice before a few years ago, and this time was very disappointed! Let me say that the hotel has had 2 recent changes of ownership over the last 3 years since I was there, and the hotel and customer service... More

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SloTownMomma

SLO Town

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Laid back, old school glamour”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

The resort is laid out in villas. This lends an air of privacy to your stay, but do not expect to just pop on over to the front desk or the lobby. You'll need to walk or call the shuttle. Next time we will bring snacks so that we can enjoy the balcony in the morning with our coffee. (Each... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Bacara. I loved how you described the resort’s laid out setting and that you enjoyed our lobby bar area and vibe. We hope you return to enjoy all that resort has to offer again in the near future. Kindly, Kathleen Cochran General Manager More

MoinCarlsbad

Carlsbad, California

2 reviews

“Paradise”

We went for a weekend and everything was wonderful. Our room was outstanding! It was a one bedroom suite overlooking the ocean. The bed was really comfy. The bathroom was really big and it included a BIG tub. The other room was a sitting room with a TV, bar area and another bathroom. We also had a patio that wrapped... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It made me happy to read how much you enjoyed all the amenities that were offered in the ocean view suite that you booked. I was also pleased to read that you enjoyed the service you received from our team members and that your dining experience... More

CaliforniaBrad

San Jose, California

Top Contributor

63 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

20 helpful votes

“One of My Favorite Places in CA”

Reviewed May 5, 2013

Our first visit to Bacara was back in 2001 shortly after it opened and it was incredible. We visited later for another event and again found the hotel and staff to be some of the best we have experienced. At one point thought the resort started to look neglected. Fortunately they have recently remodeled and refreshed the rooms and again... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review of Bacara. We are so happy that you have continued to return over the years and we hope to welcome you back soon. Kindly, Kathleen Cochran General Manager More

Robbiejim

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“overpriced and overrated”

Reviewed May 3, 2013

For a romantic weekend away my girlfriend and I decided to opt for bacara after some friends recommended it, we booked a suite overlooking the ocean to maximise our romantic wants. The room itself was very clean and whilst small was well arranged and comfortable, the bed was good the bathroom to a high standard. The issues i have were... More

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Thank you for your recent review. I was so pleased to read that you found our location lovely and the hotel to be very nice. I am sorry to read that you felt that some of our services and offerings were not priced to your liking. I am happy to report that the vast majority of our guests truly love... More

Crimson44

Los Altos Hills, California

7 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“A Little Less than Heaven”

Reviewed May 1, 2013

Bacara is a great place for a business meeting, however it is far removed from other social opportunities. The property is beautiful and my room was lovely. It was described as a Villa and had none of the sound issues mentioned by other reviewers. The room was spacious and very well equipped. Meals at Miro and the spa cafe were... More

Thank you so much for writing such a detailed account of your recent stay at Bacara. I was so happy to read that found the resort beautiful and enjoyed your room and dining at Miró and Spa Café. While I was pleased to read you found our Spa facilities to be beautiful, I was disappointed that you did not have... More

Muirwoodsue

Detroit

16 reviews

9 helpful votes

“Beautiful resort, great staff”

Loved this place! Got the upgrade to a beautiful room in building 2. Nicely appointed room and baths. Loved the patio overlooking the ocean. Thomas drove us and our luggage to our room, but gave us a nice little tour of the place. Went to the bar before heading out to our massages and had a lovely bartender named David,... More

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will be sure to share your wonderful feedback about Thomas and David with their managers as well as them. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Bacara soon! Kindly, Kathleen Cochran General Manager More

CaTraveler7777

San Juan Capistrano, California

136 reviews

43 hotel reviews

Reviews in 50 cities

45 helpful votes

“Beautiful place with so-so food”

This resort is right on a beautiful stretch of wild California coast with nothing else around it. The hotel itself is low-rise and divided into a number of buildings that are scattered around the bluff overlooking the Pacific. Our room was well-designed, well-appointed, light and spacious (ask for a corner room on an upper floor). It had a private covered... More

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Bacara. I was so pleased to read that you enjoyed our breathtaking location, luxurious guestrooms and excellent service. I was so disappointed to your comments about or food. Guest dining is an area at which Bacara has always excelled. Both our menus and our service... More

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