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Hotel class 5.0 of 5
8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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5 of 5 stars
TravelRox9   2 contributions
TravelRox9
Nov 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

If you're looking for a place that gives you lots of privacy and comfort then stay here! It's a bit pricey but definitely worth the splurge if you can afford it. If not, plan for it and make it a place you can go for an occasion. The room was beautiful with a huge perfectly manicured bed, our own private... more

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2 of 5 stars
VCTraveler   5 contributions
San Diego, CA
Nov 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My friends were staying at the resort for a romantic anniversary. I called to have a bottle of wine delivered to their room as a surprise. The concierge could not be bothererd with such a mundane request, that was to be handled by the in-room dining staff. Uh, ok. Now, what in-room dining staff have you ever known to be... more

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4 of 5 stars
ChristimarieSanDiego   6 contributions
San Diego
Oct 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We just completed our first stay at the Bacara. It is really a lovely resort in many ways including the layout, the general service, etc. However, I do not recommend that you go to the MIro restaurant. This restaurant is way overpriced. For example, I ordered the Bibs lettuce salad for $18 as part of my meal. The plate came... more

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5 of 5 stars
yd700519   7 contributions
CA
Oct 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I have stayed at many 5 and 4 star resorts, but Bacara is a hidden jem we didnt know about! Besides the fact that the resort is super clean, classy, and luxurious with all the amenities and services that are provided, the customer service was superb. We had no prior reservations and were offered an upgrade right... more

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4 of 5 stars
LordIrving   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Sep 19, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Whilst the hotel is lovely, our trip was ruined by the taking of diamond earrings from our bedroom. It was not something we would have expected to have happened at such an exclusive resort. When we contacted the police, they suggested that this had happened before at this resort, yet at no point were we warned by the hotel to... more

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2 of 5 stars
Kampdavid   1 contribution
Los Angeles, Ca.
Sep 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I was shocked to find Bacara to be so generic. It is a sprawling property with little charm and no personality. The location of the resort is 20 minutes North of Santa Barbara on a bluff , overlooking a very rocky, unusable beach with views of an oil derrick. The resort is right next to Highway 101 and the traffic... more

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5 of 5 stars
beenaroundtheworld82   6 contributions
Redondo Beach
Sep 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was our third trip to Bacara and every time we stay there we know we will come back again. The rooms are amazing, the location can't be beat, the staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast and lunch in the spa restaurant is fresh and healthy, and dinner at Miro, tasting menu, makes you feel like a judge on Iron... more

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4 of 5 stars
pposte   17 contributions
Las Vegas
Sep 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriend wanted to stay at Bacara for her birthday and after reading all the negative reviews beforehand I was almost inclined to tell her we should stay somewhere else. I am glad I didn't. The resort is only 10 minutes past Santa Barbara. People, stop making such a big deal about this...it's really not a big deal. It's a... more

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2 of 5 stars
fratspin   19 contributions
fratspin
Sep 2, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I have stayed at the Bacara Resort roughly 10 times in the past 5 years as it is conveniently located near UCSB and I have to frequently visit the campus. The layout of the hotel is ridiculous. In order to go to and from your room, you have to walk a long distance up a steep hill just to get... more

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4 of 5 stars
shimmykim   17 contributions
Los Angeles
Aug 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I was a bit concerned about staying at Bacara after reading all the reviews. I understand that it was a bit pricey, but with the current promotion, we were able to stay 3 nights for the price of 2 nights (better to book rooms over the phone), which helped lower the cost. The resort grounds were beautiful and the food... more

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Bacara Resort and Spa Also Known As

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  • Bacara Resort
  • Bacara
  • Bacara Resort Spa
  • Santa Barbara Bacara Resort
  • Bacara Resort Santa Barbara
  • Bacara Spa Resort Santa Barbara
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Address: 8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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