El Encanto Santa Barbara

$$$$||View on mapSanta Barbara, United States of America800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93103|
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93103·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families28%
Groups12%
Business6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families28%
Groups12%
Business6%

5-star hillside retreat on 7 acres of gardens with Pacific Ocean views, a historic 1920s restoration

Rooms & Suites

The 1920s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman-style bungalows at Belmond El Encanto offer suites with underfloor heating and private outdoor terraces. Each room includes a fireplace and a sitting area overlooking the seven acres of landscaped gardens. Select accommodations provide gourmet canine meal options for guests traveling with pets.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The on-site restaurant serves dishes made with locally sourced ingredients on an outdoor terrace with Pacific views. The El Encanto hotel offers a traditional afternoon tea service and artisanal picnic baskets for guests to enjoy. Expertly crafted cocktails are available at the bar, with live music performances on select evenings.

Wellness & Recreation

The full-service spa at Encanto Santa Barbara provides body treatments, facials, and a couples massage room, with steam rooms in both locker rooms. A signature zero-edge outdoor pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean, heated and open year-round. Guests can join sound bath meditation sessions or use the fitness center with two Peloton bikes and a yoga space.

Location & Concierge Services

The hotel sits five minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and offers a complimentary shuttle service to attractions within a five-mile radius. Electric bicycles are available free of charge for exploring the city and nearby Santa Barbara Wine Country. The property is two miles from the Santa Barbara Mission and Botanical Gardens.

Pet-Friendly & Family Amenities

Dogs are welcome at El Encanto Belmond with pet beds, bowls, and gourmet canine meal options provided in the room. The hotel has family rooms and offers board games and puzzles for children. Babysitting services can be arranged through the 24-hour front desk.

  • Rooms: Bungalow suites with underfloor heating and private terraces
  • Dining: Restaurant with locally sourced ingredients and afternoon tea
  • Wellness: Full-service spa with steam rooms and sound bath meditation
  • Location: Hillside retreat two miles from Santa Barbara Mission
  • Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with gourmet canine meals and pet beds
  • Activities: Complimentary e-bikes and shuttle within five miles
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:30
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Building
Number of rooms:95
Former name
El Encanto by Orient-Express
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Rooms and availability

Premier King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Two-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds1 King Size Bed
Bungalow
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body wraps

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about El Encanto Santa Barbara

💵 Lowest room price 474 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 12.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Santa Barbara, SBA

Location

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93103
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93103
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Riviera Theatre
100 yd
Mall
San Marcos Building Courtyard
100 yd
Restaurant
Belmond El Encanto
100 yd

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