Bacara Hotel, Santa Barbara, Avoid

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Bacara Hotel	Average Price: $472 Check Rates

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8301 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara, 93117 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 6
Average review rating: 3.42

OpinionWell Value Index: 1

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (3) , TripAdvisor (281)

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Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. avoid this hotel at all costs.

"Terribly overpriced, impossible to sleep, pubic hair in my bed. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2010 Vote

2. The staff seemed agitated and seemed to avoided eye contact .

"Not worth the price! Looks like they need some help? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2008 Vote

3. Go explore those restaurants and avoid eating at the restaurants at Bacara.

"Extremely Over Priced " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/10/2007 Vote

4. just do yourself a favor and avoid this place like the plague.

"The Worst Of The Worst " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2007 Vote

5. I would avoid it at all costs and would recommend that travelers consider the Four Seasons in downtown Santa Barbara or the Andalucia.

"Terrible Service ruins a Beautiful Place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/30/2007 Vote

6. This is a good place to avoid at all cost.

"Avoid Bacara Resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2006 Vote

7. ) In general, we don`t eat at resorts on weekends; we also avoided State St.

"Another Bacara weekend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2006 Vote

8. My bathroom had a hug tub and spacious shower, in an area that was enclosed with shutters that could be opened as well (avoiding that feeling you get in a cramped, steamy bathroom).

"Expensive but charming " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2006 Vote

9. avoid this place like the plague unless you are planning a wedding.

"Incredibly disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2006 Vote

10. It may be best to visit Bacara during the week and avoid weekends during busy season - they don`t seem to be able to handle the traffic.

"Private patio, garden view, NOT: " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/19/2006 Vote