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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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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Daily full breakfast (USD 30 per person)
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Fitness facility
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
The price is AED 2,957
Price available on 28/05/2024

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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

Room options

View all photos for Premier Fireside Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Fireside Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Fireside Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, City View (Camellia)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, City View (Camellia) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 102 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

8.6/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/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 comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
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 comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Wishing Well)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Fireside Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Fireplace

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

Premier Fireside Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Fireplace

Highlights

Terrace
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 Fireside Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Fireplace

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

Premier Fireside Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Fireplace

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Terrace
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 comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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 comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is located in Upper Riviera, a neighborhood 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. Traveling 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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours 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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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 travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap, or hydrotherapy at Spa at El Encanto, the onsite 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 the lobby, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a sauna.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, supervised childcare (surcharge), and multilingual staff
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and toasters

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 5.00 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: USD 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (32292 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Secured 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

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 cribs/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 elevators
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 24 May, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara on 28 May, 2024 start from $919.27, 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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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. 395 out of 486 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 486 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 486 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 486 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 486 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

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely exceptional and made the experience so great. Can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Vivian

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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