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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We stayed at Bacara in August of 2009 and were very disappointed with the hotel. We booked a garden view room for two nights at $450 a night, and for that price we expected an amazingly posh and luxurious resort, instead, we experienced an average hotel with average rooms. Our room was very small, dark, the carpet smelled, and we... more