Bacara Hotel, Santa Barbara, Awful

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25th

Out of 107

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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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
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. awful stay.

"No comparison to top notch competitors. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2010 Vote

2. the resort looks good on the surface but once checked in, you see the signs of wear, poor upkeep and the overall attitude of the staff and service in the restaurants was awful.

"No comparison to top notch competitors. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2010 Vote

3. i stayed at the doubletree in SB years ago for about 150 and it was way better than this aweful wannabe 5 star hotel.

"The Worst Overpriced Hotel Ever! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2007 Vote

4. )Beach: It is awful - and do NOT walk on it.

"Cost of room doesn't balance with amenities, service, location - nothing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2007 Vote

5. )Beach: It is awful - and do NOT walk on it.

"Cost of room doesn`t balance with amenities, service, location - nothing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2007 Vote

6. for $500 a night with a wedding rate- it was AWEFUL.

"The Worst Overpriced Hotel Ever! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2007 Vote

7. anyways, while on our tour down to the room, i was in awe of the lush gardens, enchanting would be the perfect word to describe them.

"Beautiful Location, beautiful People! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/26/2006 Vote

8. Then the front spa desk says the same thing as the other gal and then changes the time and it was all so confusing we decided to leave but not till my freind told them how awful the whole experience made her feel.

"3 strikes your out " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/17/2006 Vote

9. Oh, and the sulpher smell is AWFUL.

"Not as great as we expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/7/2005 Vote