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
Beautiful Hotel, Great Service & Dining
Highly recommend the El Encanto when visiting Santa Barbara. Beautiful water & city views from terrace, great rooms, and outstanding service.
jameslY6782LZ - San Diego, California
My favorite Santa Barbara hotel that doesn't look like a hotel (in a great way)
MY ROOM TYPE Deluxe Room ROOM VIBE Old Spanish with flair. SPACE FOR YOUR STUFF Generous enough. Suitcase out of sight. THE GROUNDS Super atypical, a few buildings along a few paved trails on a gentle hill. Gives more the vibe of a cute village than a standard hotel. Pool overlooking the Santa Barbara bay has a breathtaking, unexpected view of the whole city. You can even spot the pier. STAFF Friendly and attentive. FOOD Not my favorite. Looked good on paper but everything was super sweet (savory dishes included). SOMETHING I WOULD CHANGE Keep the pool bar open longer?
Coastal48624485237 - Los Angeles, California
Room 3006 Disaster
We booked thru Amex Platinum and were excited to stay here. The front desk attendant was a jerk and did not listen to physical problems one of us had and gave us room 3006 which is up 2 flights of stairs, at the very back of the property and next to a loud road, also with no outdoor space. it does have a fireplace which was supposed to be the prize according to the fornt desk attendant but who needs that in summer?
Q2444NRsh - Irvine, California
Our favorite place
We came back here to celebrate our anniversary after meeting here 9 years ago at a wedding. We had the most amazing time. The staff and the grounds make you feel so taken care of and at home. The property is so well cared for and there is so much care put into all aspects of our stay.
ambermahoney - Los Angeles, California
Excellent Stay
This Hotel is fabulous. Service and Dining impecable. It's expensive, but 5 Star all the way. Pool great too (popcorn was a bonus).
david s - Scottsdale, Arizona
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