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4.8 out of 5

"The place is absolutely great, nice an quiet. It is a place to go " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 16 Oct 2019

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Hummingbird)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, you'll be within walking distance of Mission Santa Barbara. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus 2 restaurants. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and pet-sitting services.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine with ocean views at The Dining Room, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy or body treatments at Spa at El Encanto
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mission Santa Barbara and a few minutes from Santa Barbara Botanical Garden
  • Free beach and local-area shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Couples (5)
5 out of 5
The place is absolutely great, nice an quiet. It is a place to go

Posted by on 16 Oct 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Oct 2019 by Nick Gillio

Thank you for the great review!

5 out of 5

Outstanding

Outstanding view and pool. But the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to 'go the extra mile' really made the experience. Would return in a heartbeat.

Posted by on 1 Oct 2015

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5 out of 5
This is a place to go, Very nice and you want to stay longer

Posted by on 15 Oct 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Oct 2019 by Nick Gillio

Thank you for the great review!

5 out of 5

Ruhe und Entspannung pur

Complemantary Mercedes - Shuttle Service rund um die Uhr - genial

Posted by on 22 Mar 2016

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4 out of 5

Traumhaftes Hotel zu sündhaft teurem Preis

Wir haben vier Nächte hier verbracht und uns wunderbar erholt! Das Bett war super. Wir haben uns in unserem Bungalow sehr wohl gefühlt und die kostenlos zur Verfügung stehende Nespresso-Maschine sehr geschätzt. Das Personal war überaus zuvorkommend und freundlich. Der Pool klein, aber fein. Einzig Kindergeschrei hat die Ruhe gestört. Das Hotel ist sehr teuer, was einen bei fünf Sternen nicht überrascht. Allerdings erwartet man da auch Perfektion. Vorallem auch bei der Sauberkeit, das ist uns wichtig. Wenn dann der Balkon dreckig ist und man an den neuralgischen Stellen Staub entdeckt, rümpft man ein wenig die Nase... Achtung beim Valet Parking! $35 pro Tag werden zusätzlich verrechnet.

Posted by on 15 Jul 2013

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About the El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Location 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Features

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. 7 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 32292 square feet (3000 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara. An area shuttle within 5.00 mi and A beach shuttle are free. For a fee, parking is available. This Colonial Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 32 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 32292 sq ft of conference space
  • 3000 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1918
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (5.7 km / 3.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 5.00 mi and beach shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara offers 92 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • iPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave available
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • International calls (free)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Dining Room – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

The Terrace – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

The Lounge – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

The Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar specialises in Californian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

The Pool – This poolside café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

Spa at El Encanto has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 7
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Reflexology
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 39.27 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • One child stays free
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.27 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Belmond El Encanto
  • Belmond El Encanto Hotel
  • Belmond El Encanto Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Belmond El Encanto Santa Barbara
  • Belmond Encanto
  • El Encanto
  • El Encanto Belmond
  • El Encanto Hotel And Garden Villas
  • Belmond El Encanto
  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Hotel
  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
  • El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

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