Three Ritz Carlton Resorts Reimagine Themselves at Exactly the Right Moment
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The breeze blows softly off the Pacific Ocean, tropical scents fill the air, unfamiliar birdsong echoes from the surrounding trees. Whether in Kapalua, Waikiki, or Santa Barbara, relaxation sweeps over us before we’ve plotted with our personal concierge or received our room keys. Five-star resorts are like that, a personal welcome that foretells the days to come, mornings started with verandah breakfasts, afternoons reading poolside in an exclusive cabana, evening walks through the gardens followed by a candlelit dinner surrounded by blooming birds of paradise and other native flora.
Every possible need is anticipated at a luxury property, a level of personalized attention that repeatedly elevates the guest experience. It’s a big ask to exceed a guest’s expectation. A Ritz-Carlton sets this exacting standard for every associate, and with every property improvement, dining room, and personal amenity. Guests expect to be wowed quietly throughout every moment of their holiday, a commitment the Ritz-Carlton properties in Waikiki, Kapalua, and Santa Barbara take very seriously.
Settled steps from Pacific Ocean beaches, within an easy drive to the historic downtown district, and Santa Barbara's dynamic wine region, the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is designed to embrace the coastal California ethos of personal wellness and aesthetic pleasures. Spread across 78 acres that overlook a two-mile beach, lush gardens, and three drop-edge saline pools, the Mediterranean-style resort offers a robust roster of outdoor activities that include hiking, sailing, tennis lessons, biking, and more.
The 42,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa and wellness center invites travelers seeking to unwind to with the rejuvenating properties of locally inspired massages, facials, scrubs, and beauty treatments. The Bacara Signature Massage, a whole-body experience that soothes with hot stones, heated herbal compresses, and handwork performed by master providers. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a spectrum of other services including acupuncture and bodywork from each of the world’s premier massage disciplines.
Few areas in the world offer more opportunities to recreate and luxuriate than in Santa Barbara, bathed in a temperate climate, graced with bike and hiking trails, as well as the Sandpiper Golf Club, the adjacent championship golf course that yawns above the sea. Called the “American Riviera” by those in the know, Santa Barbara is also wine country, a slew of award-winning vineyards to explore. The coastal resort’s wine tastings provide an excellent introduction to vineyard touring or serve as a sublime repast as the sun descends toward the Pacific horizon. With 12,000 bottles in the Angel Oak cellar, wine lovers will discover any vintage they desire at this oceanfront oasis.
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Maui: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Tucked away in a private 54-acre enclave on Maui’s coveted Westside, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is a restorative sanctuary to experience Hawaii the way nature intended. Untouched natural landscapes and lava rock peninsulas inspire the feeling of being transported a world away while still being close to the island’s most desired experiences including snorkeling, surfing, jet-skiing, seasonal whale-watching, hiking and championship golf. Guests balance their time with relaxation and wellness, enjoying resort amenities and activities while being pampered with legendary Ritz-Carlton service.
Just as Kapalua translates to “arms embracing the sea,” The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua embraces guests with island-inspired experiences from mauka (the mountains) to makai (the ocean). Spend your days lounging on golden beaches, snorkeling with sea turtles or soaring through the West Maui Mountains on a dual zipline. Play in the footsteps of legends on one of two championship golf courses, reinvigorate with an indigenous spa ritual at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Spa, Wiahua or discover new flavors from a locally sourced meal at one of six onsite dining experiences include the signature AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, Banyan Tree.
Nestled within 22,000 acres of wide-open space, the resort is surrounded by a necklace of six award winning golden sand beaches, miles of coastal and mountain hiking trails and protected nature and marine preserves offering endless opportunity for exploration. Guests of all ages are introduced to the natural beauty and cultural traditions of Hawaii through Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, a signature program found only at four Ritz-Carlton resorts in the world. Through guided, family-friendly excursions, Maui becomes a living classroom to learn about the environment and leave with an appreciation and respect for nature.
After a perfect day in Kapalua, unwind in a reimagined guest room or suite with all the comforts of home set against captivating natural beauty. Ideal for those looking for a bit more privacy, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is home to 140 spacious suites including 107 Residential Suites in both one- or two-bedroom configurations. Each Residence offers a well-appointed kitchen boasting top-of-the line Wolf appliances, spacious living areas and thoughtfully tailored amenities. Work or study at the kitchen island just like home or migrate to your private, spacious lanai or a luxurious poolside cabana overlooking the Pacific Ocean for a change of scenery. For those travelers who prefer to spend additional time on Maui, the resort offers the option of extended stay packages with special rates.
Oahu: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
On the vibrant island of Oahu, fueled by boundless energy and defined by intriguing contrasts, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach delivers next-generation luxury experiences with inimitable style. Soaring 350 feet high above one of the world’s most iconic beach destinations in two towers that boast expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, this award-winning residential resort puts you at center stage—from the highest infinity pools in Waikiki Beach to stylishly-appointed, ocean-view room and suites that are perfectly suited to serve as your home away from home.
Residential features in each of the resort’s 552 rooms and suites include gourmet kitchens furnished with Miele appliances, floor-to-ceiling Tibetan marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and ASKO washers and dryers—a preference that has become a standard for some of the world’s most discerning global jetsetters today. With so many different luxury accommodations to choose from ranging from an Ocean View Room for a couple celebrating a romantic escape to a Grand Ocean View, 4 Bedroom Duplex Suite for a multi-generational family visiting for an extended vacation, guests can find one thing in common: unparalleled ocean views at every corner.
Exceptional epicurean experiences are also key at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. The legendary Chef Keiji Nakazawa debuted his first Sushi Sho restaurant in the U.S. at the resort, where he brings the ancient edomae style of sushi making to life for each of the lucky guests who are able to secure a reservation at his critically-acclaimed, 10-seat omakase counter where reservations are sold out months in advance. La Vie and Quiora add modern French and rustic Italian nuance to fresh island ingredients. Lovers of New York’s iconic Dean & DeLuca will be pleased to find the country’s only location right at the resort.
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Exceptional epicurean experiences are also key at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. The legendary Chef Keiji Nakazawa debuted his first Sushi Sho restaurant in the U.S. at the resort, where he brings the ancient edomae style of sushi making to life for each of the lucky guests who are able to secure a reservation at his critically-acclaimed, 10-seat omakase counter where reservations are sold out months in advance. La Vie and Quiora add modern French and rustic Italian nuance to fresh island ingredients. Lovers of New York’s iconic Dean & DeLuca will be pleased to find the country’s only location right at the resort.
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Waikiki Beach features customized treatments and services inspired by traditional Hawaiian healing methods and Hawaii’s natural surroundings. Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals Co-Founder and Hawaiian cultural practitioner Melia Goodenow of Hawaii Island developed the spa’s signature treatments which showcase the natural elements found in the ahupua‘a subdivision of Waikiki stretching from Manoa Valley to Waikiki Beach.
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While the Hawaiian islands rested, the stewards of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua were busy further enhancing the resort. With energy efficiencies and luxurious aesthetics in mind, the pools and Jacuzzis have been purposefully enhanced with high efficiency water systems in an effort to further malama (care for) the land while a sleek zero edge design creates a striking visual. Form meets function in the three-tier central pool with new in-pool seating and sun shelf offer a refreshing respite while enjoying the warm Kapalua sunshine.
Impressive lava rock formations adjoin the 10,000 square foot pool’s cascading waterfalls evoking the natural feel of the sacred Makaluapuna Point that fronts the resort. Inside the recently refreshed guest rooms and suites, the comforts of home abound with all new plush, Ritz-Carlton signature mattresses and inviting sleeper sofas while 65” SMART televisions and super-sized WiFi for multiple streaming devices ensure the entire family will be delightfully entertained.
With distance learning becoming the norm for today’s traveling families, the resort also unveiled the Ka Lumi A’o Learning Lab with individual work stations and socially spaced homework areas. Students can study on their own or with the support of a personal Aloha Vacation Tutor who will have them covered in every subject from ABCs to nuclear physics.
Mobile key and keyless entry door locks installed on all guest rooms and suites is another much-anticipated enhancement allowing guests the opportunity to bypass the front desk upon check in and use a mobile room key sent to their phone via Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. Also available via the app is mobile dining from the resorts featured restaurants and a responsive chat feature to ensure every need is met in a timely and efficient manner.
Offering a sophisticated and authentic experience, the discerning, experiential-seeking traveler will find adventure, refinement and first class service nestled among a captivating, natural environment at this iconic Maui resort.
Nestled within 22,000 acres of wide-open space, the resort is surrounded by a necklace of six award winning golden sand beaches, miles of coastal and mountain hiking trails and protected nature and marine preserves offering endless opportunity for exploration. Guests of all ages are introduced to the natural beauty and cultural traditions of Hawaii through Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, a signature program found only at four Ritz-Carlton resorts in the world. Through guided, family-friendly excursions, Maui becomes a living classroom to learn about the environment and leave with an appreciation and respect for nature.
After a perfect day in Kapalua, unwind in a reimagined guest room or suite with all the comforts of home set against captivating natural beauty. Ideal for those looking for a bit more privacy, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is home to 140 spacious suites including 107 Residential Suites in both one- or two-bedroom configurations. Each Residence offers a well-appointed kitchen boasting top-of-the line Wolf appliances, spacious living areas and thoughtfully tailored amenities. Work or study at the kitchen island just like home or migrate to your private, spacious lanai or a luxurious poolside cabana overlooking the Pacific Ocean for a change of scenery. For those travelers who prefer to spend additional time on Maui, the resort offers the option of extended stay packages with special rates.
Nestled within 22,000 acres of wide-open space, the resort is surrounded by a necklace of six award winning golden sand beaches, miles of coastal and mountain hiking trails and protected nature and marine preserves offering endless opportunity for exploration. Guests of all ages are introduced to the natural beauty and cultural traditions of Hawaii through Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, a signature program found only at four Ritz-Carlton resorts in the world. Through guided, family-friendly excursions, Maui becomes a living classroom to learn about the environment and leave with an appreciation and respect for nature.
After a perfect day in Kapalua, unwind in a reimagined guest room or suite with all the comforts of home set against captivating natural beauty. Ideal for those looking for a bit more privacy, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is home to 140 spacious suites including 107 Residential Suites in both one- or two-bedroom configurations. Each Residence offers a well-appointed kitchen boasting top-of-the line Wolf appliances, spacious living areas and thoughtfully tailored amenities. Work or study at the kitchen island just like home or migrate to your private, spacious lanai or a luxurious poolside cabana overlooking the Pacific Ocean for a change of scenery. For those travelers who prefer to spend additional time on Maui, the resort offers the option of extended stay packages with special rates.
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Mar
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83°F
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Waikiki Beach
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Jan
81°F
66°F
Feb
81°F
65°F
Mar
82°F
66°F
Apr
83°F
68°F
May
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Jun
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Oct
87°F
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Dec
82°F
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Santa Barbara
MONTHLY AVERAGE
Jan
72°F
55°F
Feb
71°F
54°F
Mar
76°F
55°F
Apr
81°F
58°F
May
88°F
63°F
Jun
95°F
70°F
Jul
101°F
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Aug
101°F
78°F
Sep
96°F
74°F
Oct
87°F
67°F
Nov
78°F
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Dec
71°F
54°F
kapalua, Maui
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Jan
80°F
65°F
Feb
80°F
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Mar
81°F
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Apr
83°F
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May
85°F
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Jun
86°F
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Jul
87°F
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Aug
88°F
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Sep
88°F
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Oct
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