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Bacara Resort and Spa
8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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Beauty & Elegance...Bacara

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4 of 5 stars
Silverwood 5 contributions
Orlando
Oct 17, 2004
3/4 found this review helpful

Wonderful resort but if you are planning on a few nights out in Santa Barbara be prepared for the drive.
The resort is very pretty and elegant. Room was furnished to a high standard. Beautiful decor, linens, toiletries and very comfortable bed. The bathroom was well laid out and very romantic with the candles on.
The pool and garden areas are perfectly manicured.
Beach area wasn't special but it certainly didn't matter as the beauty of Bacara is more than sufficent.
Would love to stay again for a little longer.

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Very Romantic

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Newport Beach, CA
Oct 13, 2004
2/3 found this review helpful

We really enjoyed the way our suite looked and felt: beautiful and comfortable with picturesque views from the balcony. From the bedding and fireplace down to the french doors and spanish architecture this was a remarkably romantic getaway complete with idyllic sunset and sunrise beaming gently into the bedroom and incredible on-site dining this resort we highly reccomend. The staff was helpful from the beginning.

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One of the best

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4 of 5 stars
pmarangoni 3 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 9, 2004
2/3 found this review helpful

I have stayed here several times. The most recent time was in the fall of 2003. Each time I stayed there I had great service and felt like they would do anything for me. One time I even stayed there for FREE when they gave away a free night to former guests to commemorate 9/11.

The only problem is that the price is a little higher than it should be. Also, if you stay in a room overlooking the pool, you may have noisy kids waking you up early. I think a no-kid policy at some of these places would be perfect!

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Poor management

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
NY, NY
Oct 4, 2004
8/13 found this review helpful

Our family made reservations for 6 people to stay 4 nights. Reservations were made 5 months in advance. Two weeks beforehand we were contacted and told that the hotel could not accomodate us for two of the nights as they "had contracted with a private party". While they offered to put us up somewhere else, this seems to be a resort that couldn't care less about their customers.

Shame on them.

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enjoyable

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Malibu, CA
Oct 4, 2004
2/5 found this review helpful

My family has stayed at the Bacara Resort Four or five times, and had an enjoyable time always. When the resort first opened the service was lacking and needed refinement. Our last stay was great and service has greatly improved. I will say that i think the hotel is over priced and the Miro restaurant needs a menu change. I plan to return as often as i can.

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