• Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It features an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center 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 mini-bar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Belmond Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Belmond Hotels

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands
    It was a beautiful property and all of the staff made you feel very welcomed
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    Food, service, the room, hotel amenities were all fantastic. Hard to beat the location tucked into the Santa Barbara hills, very peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed hanging by the pool and taking in the incredible views. Our room was incredible,...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    location staff and everything was just beautifully perfect as always with Belmond

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $45 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
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
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • 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 ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Evening entertainment
    • Aerobics
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty services
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Waxing services
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Makeup 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

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

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

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

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

  • Guests staying at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

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

    • The Dining Room

  • The prices at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.