Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in all guest rooms at El Encanto. Rooms include a minibar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness centre as well. With 2 miles of this hotel guests will find attractions such as Santa Barbara Mission and Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Belmond
Hotel chain/brand
Belmond

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Gluten-free, American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Santa Barbara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is probably the best hotel I’ve stayed in for a long time. Wow! Stunning views, great food, lovely staff.
  • Ngar
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The rooms are fantastic and surrounded by fantastic view. Guests will definitely have a relaxing period of time staying there.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s an incredibly beautiful property, with an impressive view over Santa Barbara. The gardens are lovely, the smell of flowers everywhere you go, hummingbirds buzzing around. Is very special. The service is excellent.
  • Ralf
    Germany Germany
    This place is awesome. We loved everything in this hotel. This is close to paradise.
  • Mel
    United States United States
    Excellent location, beautiful property and great staff.
  • Seth
    United States United States
    The staff was great; they welcomed me and my dog, Brutus. They were very helpful, especially Maria, the Concierge; and Wade, the Director of Rooms. Great staff.
  • Andrea
    Brazil Brazil
    Quartos pareciam que estavam numa vila na Espanha. Tudo muito arborizado, calmo, limpo e aconchegante. Quatro super aconchegante, confortável, limpo e bem decorado.
  • Wei
    China China
    安静,舒适。干净,房间和酒店的设施都很好,员工服务亲切、友好。园林绿色植物茂盛,餐厅的饮食很好。非常适合度假休息,也方便临时处理一些紧急的工作(有带电源插头的小桌,Wi-Fi也很好)。淋浴间和洗漱池的水流强度舒适,不易造成向外喷溅。
  • Sally
    United States United States
    Staff are helpful Architecture and styling is beautiful Pool is nice (although it’s hard to get a lounge chair on weekend afternoons) The turtles in the pond
  • Cosmina
    United States United States
    I enjoyed the room, the service was one of the best, the food and everything was just perfect for my birthday. I can’t wait to go back. One of the best vacations and I am being very honest. It was a dream!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$45 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note: For Premier Bungalow and Deluxe Bungalow Room Types the bed type is by request only and is not a guarantee.

For reservations booked with breakfast the maximum credit is $60 per day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara has 1 restaurant:

    • The Dining Room

  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Personal trainer
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Aerobics
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Live music/performance
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Make up services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Check-in at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is from 00:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • Room options at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.