El Encanto Santa Barbara
34.438977, -119.704311Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
On-site parking lot
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness center
Saltwater pool
Heated swimming pool
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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