8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
#36 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 156 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.7
Value for money
6.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 August 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful property
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Nigel
United KingdomThe adult pool was on the middle of the hotel buildings and not very picturesque as a result. The main pool was very busy. Would still definitely return to this hotel but the pools were not the best set up we’ve experienced.
Peaceful location with east access to Santa Barbara (by car). Golf nearby. Really loved the vibe - laid back Californian. Upmarket but in an understated way.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Henk
United StatesRooms are outdated. Getting around the property is a workout
Location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Mary
United StatesThe beach smelled like gasoline and the tar gets on your body. Also the fog is much more prevalent at this location.
Facilities were nice. Food was good but expensive.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Sally
United KingdomParking payment if £70/night a bit much
Beautiful resort with easily accessible beach
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Manoj
SingaporeI felt the room was out-dated
The view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kel
United StatesWe were traveling with our daughter. They did not have the room with 2 beds, so they put us in an accessible room. The room was clean but the bathroom was a little old and seemed unfinished by the side of the sink. The finishes in the rooms in other Ritz Carlton's have been nicer.
The dinner and breakfast were excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jenndane
United StatesStunning property and great views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Anca
United StatesNoise in room
Location , nature and breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Wang
United Statessome facilities can be upgraded.
the location, view and atmosphere
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Tim
United StatesOcean views and vibe.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Phil
United StatesThe staff was amazing. Beautiful location!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Mary
United Statesthe hotel just needs to be updated slightly but I would stay there again
It was all great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Krista
United StatesWe booked a queen room, king bed, balcony with a garden view. Three days before our stay, we received an email from the property telling us we had a double room with two queen beds. We called booking.com, they contacted the property and sorted out the issue. Upon arrival, we were surprised because it was a queen room with a king bed, but it was subterranean and there was a view of the garden but we were below it and our room was dark. I looked back at our original booking, and it said "balcony, inner courtyard, garden view." By definition a balcony is a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door. Based on the description of the booking, we thought we were overlooking a garden. There was no mention it was subterranean. I don't know if this happened because they were overbooked and gave away our original room. We had booked this room months in advance, and in my opinion, they should have honored our original booking. We will never know. It was very disappointing. My husband and I decided we probably won't stay there again.
The staff was lovely, very attentive and helpful in every way.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Darci
United StatesThe service was slow at times. My toilet ran the whole time.
Very good selection. Fresh food choices were delicious. The location was great.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Cheryl
United Statesthe view to the ocean, the spa, the pool, and the restaurants on property were great! the service was great too but we were put next to a bell service door where the employees keep the cleaning supplies so we heard them slamming the door every morning at various times of the day which made it difficult to have restful sleep. other than that it was amazing
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Kelly
CanadaThe food we ordered was expensive bur not that great
I liked the view. Also the help from the staff, they made everything easy. Thank you
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Ariel
United Stateswe had some issues with the cleanliness of the room. it took several conversations with the front desk and ultimately a manager to get it fixed but they were keen to solve this for us quickly and extra accommodations were made as a result which weren’t necessary but truly appreciated. the reaction and solution to this situation makes me want to come back again!
beautiful location. even on the foggy days the property still felt romantic. service was impeccable…gracious staff from the valet to the front desk to the manager.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Michal
Czech RepublicThe spa is little bit poor and used.
We really enjoyed the hotel garden with pools and ocean views. The food and staff in the restaurant was amazing!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Juan
Mexicolocation style and varity of restaurants
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Cleane
United Stateseverything was great!
the pool and the access to the beach.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Gillian
Czech RepublicVery corporate so it does not work ass a family holiday when you’re trying to get away from work. Many people on business calls all the time - in the restaurants, lobby, by the pool. The pool bathrooms were not usable.
Suite was perfect for a family. Staff very warm and friendly. it felt like there were many new staff as we had a few mistakes with menu orders.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 12 April 2022
Nicholas
United Statesno bathrobes the restaurant was very good but not great. we had requested a tasting menu but ended up getting 5 full-size courses!
room was lovely. view was famuous
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 30 March 2022
Galen
United Statestime to valet upon arrival and had to wait an hour to get a bellman to come grab our bags upon departure
been coming here for years. not sure I like the Ritz taking over but it’s close enough to what it was.
Stayed in March 2022
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