Bacara Hotel, Santa Barbara, Expensive

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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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1. expensive massage, horrible experience.

"Pool cleaner than toilet....barely! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/25/2010 Vote

2. It's quite expensive for little things, $8-9 for a bowl of cereal in the morning for your kids, but the luxury and attention was worth it for three nights.

"Beautiful Resort, Nice staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/21/2010 Vote

3. Yes, expensive, but everything in Santa Barbara is expensive in the summer (prices at the Motel 8 skyrocket as well).

"Beautiful resort, relaxing weekend! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/27/2010 Vote

4. That wouldn't normally bother me, but at a place this expensive, you definitely expect more.

"Poor service spoils an otherwise attractive resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2010 Vote

5. well they probably were expensive jeans.

"wonderful stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2010 Vote

6. Yes, a bit expensive but worth it.

"Wonderful Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2010 Vote

7. The bar is the least expensive, with $15 burgers.

"Really, Really Liked Bacara But Didn't Love It " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2009 Vote

8. The onsite dining that we experienced -- the Bistro and the bar -- are both decent but relatively expensive.

"Really, Really Liked Bacara But Didn't Love It " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2009 Vote

9. Also, a mandatory 20% gratuity plus a service charge is a bit steep on an expensive bottle of wine.

"Review of poor customer service, did not stay at the resort. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2009 Vote

10. Alcohol is expensive as expected.

"Amazing Resort (Definately a 5 start!!!) " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2009 Vote