Amanyara vs The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2000 |
| Rooms | 38 | 358 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Carl Abbott / Spanish Mediterranean Colonial Revival |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- The 78-acre oceanfront resort features 358 rooms on Santa Barbara’s Gaviota Coast, Ritz-Carlton.
- Includes Angel Oak clifftop steakhouse, 42,000 sq ft spa, 3 zero-edge pools, and direct Haskells Beach access.
- Located on Hollister Avenue, a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) or 90 minutes from LAX.
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.