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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property

Colonial Santa Barbara hotel in Upper Riviera with 2 restaurants

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, slippers

Overview of El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is €895
Price available on 12/5/2024

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Map
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Popular LocationMission Santa Barbara16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo8 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive
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Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, City View (Camellia)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, City View (Camellia)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 102 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Vista Suite - Private Yard)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Vista Suite - Private Yard)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 77 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Wishing Well)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Front of property

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (Hummingbird) | Interior

Suite (Hummingbird)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is located in Upper Riviera, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the suburbs and near the beach. Mission Santa Barbara is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Santa Barbara Zoo. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 16 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • McConnell's Ice Cream - 4 min drive
  • IHOP - 3 min drive
  • Secret Bao - 4 min drive

About this property

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Boutique eco-certified hotel near Mission Santa Barbara
Located close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara provides a poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage or a body scrub at Spa at El Encanto, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a garden, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a sauna.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle
  • Free bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, supervised childcare (surcharge) and luggage storage
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as free international calls and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and toasters

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Dining Room
  • The Lounge
  • The Pool
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 32,292 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 floors
  • 32 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1918
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 175 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 39.27 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.27 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Belmond El Encanto
Belmond El Encanto Hotel
Belmond El Encanto Hotel Santa Barbara
Belmond El Encanto Santa Barbara
Belmond Encanto
El Encanto
El Encanto Belmond
El Encanto Hotel And Garden Villas
Belmond El Encanto
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Hotel
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara on 12 May 2024 start from €894.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 175 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara?

Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Santa Barbara Botanical Garden and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 484 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vivian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. However I think we got sick after using the pool in the evening 6:15p-7p. There is no jacuzzi. We woke at 3a with cold symptoms. Unfortunately getting sick makes me hesitant to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect retreat-like experience—the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Living large
Beautiful setting and rooms World class service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel. I go to El Encanto every time I’m in SB.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk manager Armando. Beautiful serene luxurious property with great service. The best property in the area surpasses the Rosewood for quiet and serenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was average at best
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023