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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is inspired by Santa Barbara’s hallmark Spanish-Colonial style. The thoughtful village design pairs Ritz-Carlton luxury with old-world charm and lush, oceanfront landscaping. Nestled between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, our 78 acres of protected oceanfront property looks out to the scenic Channel Islands over a stunning coastline. Known for its laid-back attitude and passion for food, wine, wellness and culture, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara celebrates the very best of California — from local Chumash and Santa Barbara history to regional wine and art.

8301 Hollister Avenue, 93117 Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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4th Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2026 · Book by Dec 31

About The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Insider tip

Embrace the beauty of our natural surroundings. Go on an eco-hike. Stroll Haskell's Beach at sunrise or sunset. Dine while enjoying views of the Santa Barbara Channel.

In the hotel’s own words

Santa Barbara’s Iconic Resort Village

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Perched on 78 acres overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara artfully blends the region’s hallmark architectural style, the striking beauty of its coastal setting and the vibrant, soulful spirit associated with California’s coast, wine country and rich history. The result is more than a hotel, it’s a one-of-a-kind resort village — complete with exceptional Ritz-Carlton service, expansive coastal spa and pools, lush grounds and imaginative culinary, cocktail and wine experiences.

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

17 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Resort View Guest Room, King
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1 King
2Resort View Guest Room, 2 Queens
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2 Queens
3Resort View Guest Room, Balcony
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1 King
4Fireside Guest Room, Resort View, 2 Queens
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2 Queens
5Fireside Guest Room, Resort View, King
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1 King
6Deluxe Club Room, Club Lounge Access
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1 King
7Partial Ocean View Room
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1 King
8Fireside Guest Room, Partial Ocean View
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1 King
9Ocean View Guest Room
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1 King
10Pool View Guest Room, Balcony
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2 Queens
Suites
Size
Bed options
11One-Bedroom Balcony Suite
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1 King + 1 Sofa Bed or 1 King
12One-Bedroom Suite, Club Lounge Access, Balcony
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13Fireside Suite, Club Lounge Access
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1 King
14Fireside Deluxe Suite, Club Lounge Access
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15One-Bedroom Suite, Club Lounge Access, King, Sofa Bed
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1 King + 1 Sofa Bed or 1 King
16The Channel Island Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Club Lounge Access
The two-story Channel Island Suite is the closest accommodation to the Pacific Ocean, with two oversized balconies including one with an outdoor fireplace.
Members only
17The Ritz-Carlton Suite, 2 Bedrooms
An open urban-loft-style two-bedroom suite on the edge of the Pacific, each bedroom with a king bed and ocean views throughout.
Members only
1 King

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offer?

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara lists Resort View Guest Room, King, Resort View Guest Room, 2 Queens, Resort View Guest Room, Balcony, Fireside Guest Room, Resort View, 2 Queens, Fireside Guest Room, Resort View, King, Deluxe Club Room, Club Lounge Access and 11 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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