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
Enchanting...
The resort and its staff are wonderful. The attention to detail and attentiveness of all are something we have not experienced at any other resort. We love El Encanto, but given lack of a hot tub and steam rooms accessible only to adults, we cannot bring our teenage girls here for another visit.
D7266EQmichael
El Encanto Santa Barbara Review
Every aspect of our trip, from the room to the service to the restaurant to the staff far exceeded our expectations! El Encanto is a paradise and everyone there treated us as if we were their favorite guests. We were surrounded by kindness and by beauty (views right down to the ocean), palm trees, flowers, lemons and lavender. And if you go, do not miss the Goleta Lemon dessert - the perfect blend of artistry and deliciousness!
Paula R
Another fine stay our 6th
Love this place ,they changed the dinner menu then volunteered to bring back our favorites for the week .The rooms are awesome the staff is wonderful . If you value quality and effort you won't find a better hotel . Make sure to book ahead and bring an appetite
Kelly C - Dana Point, California
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
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