El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
Santa Barbara, California
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About the Hotel
Raise a toast to Californian chic at this Santa Barbara hideaway. In their verdant grounds and fertile landscape, trade the stress of city life for balmy air and azure ocean views. Sample the finest local ingredients and Californian wines, best paired with deep blue skies and radiant golden sunsets. With luxurious privacy among elegant bungalows and cottages, follow in the footsteps of the Hollywood elite for a taste of uninterrupted serenity. El Encanto's hillside restaurant injects fresh energy into Santa Barbara’s mountain-and-sea provenance. Dedicated to seasonally-fresh ingredients and drawing inspiration from different cultures in the quintessential Californian way, The Dining Room fuses simple and modern culinary techniques to bring the most beautiful, vibrant and flavorsome dishes to the table. Specialty suites evoke the peaceful nature of the surrounding gardens, while an enthralling combination of quaint cottages and Spanish Revival bungalows lend a distinctly Californian feel.
Location
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
800 Alvarado Place
Santa Barbara, California
93103
Nearest Airport: SBA
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Non-Smoking Property
- Dining
- Coastal Cuisine
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- WiFi
- In-Room Amenities
- Private Patios or Balconies
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Marble Bathrooms
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Luxury Linens
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Rain Showers
- Work Desks
- Business
- Conference Facilities
- Interests
- City
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
Reviews for El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
Beyond 5 Stars
Fabulous stay. Fabulous, Staff. Love this hotel! The staff is always so gracious when they greet you. They always want to make your stay as memorable as possibly. We stay 3-4 times a year and are never disappointed. We love El Encanto.
Carolyn D - Santa Barbara
El Encanto luxury
Wonderful hotel with great service, food and ambience. The gardens are beautiful and tranquil. The best!
grahammS2169KQ - Los Angeles, California
Perfect classic boutique hotel
This is the ideal get away if you want a quiet beautiful California hotel with impeccable service, excellent food, a stunning pool set among acres of perfect gardens.
Meander668451
A fantastic Weekend Getaway!
Arriving to the property there is an immediate feeling that your are someplace incredible. A perfect blend of size and space with beautiful landscaping and architecture. This is not a hotel or resort, but instead something unique and special. A truly lovely place that hits all the senses! You will want to return over and over again!
HFY - Pasadena
A Wonderful Getaway
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful getaway to El Encanto - Our room was well appointed, clean, and comfortable with a beautiful view of the property and the distant ocean. Service on the property was impeccable, and elevated our entire stay by making us feel like the most important guest every time we needed help or simply stepped foot into the lobby and lounge. The property was not crowded which lent to a secluded, boutique feel. We will certainly return and recommend the property to others. Other thoughts: The spa is surprisingly nice, and has steam room and showers available for free usage. The fitness room has a nice mix of machines, peloton bikes (one with clips, one with saddles for tennis shoes), and a separate room with open yoga/stretching area. Bottled water (aluminum bottles) is provided in abundance, and snacks, tea, and coffee are available on property at various times during the day and in certain locations (such as small snacks in the fitness area). I don't write reviews often, but El Encanto was worth the time. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable trip.
cab6c2 - Dallas, Texas
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