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
Stunning!
Wow! This was one of the highlights of our Backroads trip to the Santa Barbara/Ojai area. The grounds at El Encanto are beyond stunning, and the pool lived up to it's fabulous reputation––looking down on all of Santa Barbara and out to the Channel Islands, peaceful and relaxing. Our room was enormous and so comfortable, with a huge wrap around balcony that looked out on the waterfall and gardens. The main lodge is beautifully decorated and elegant. The food was very good, and the staff were very professional and friendly. Very impressive and relaxing.
257dawnq
Another fantastic trip!
Another fantastic trip to El Encanto! Thank you for always making us feel at home in our favorite place away from home!
ttravels651 - Laguna Beach, California
Wonderful Property
My husband and I stayed here for our elopement at the Santa Barbara courthouse. If you’re getting married at the courthouse, I highly recommend this hotel because of its proximity. The grounds were stunning, our room was very clean and cozy, and every employee was delightful to interact with. Special shoutout to the front desk manager, Luciano, for going above and beyond for us. This property will always be special to us and we can’t wait to stay here again.
Claire H
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
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