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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub
42 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)
56 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, City View (Camellia)
Room with view
102 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Vista Suite - Private Yard)
Room with view
77 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
56 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace
65 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
58 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Wishing Well)
84 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub
61 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite (Hummingbird)
102 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
50 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)
61 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace
60 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial Santa Barbara hotel in Upper Riviera with 2 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

Enjoy Californian cuisine at The Dining Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.

Languages spoken

  • English

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 92
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 32
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Full-service spa
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1918
  • Free area shuttle
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Conference space size (feet) - 32292
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3000
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Evening entertainment
  • Couples/private dining
  • Vegetable garden
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Pet-sitting services
  • Fence around pool
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

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 cribs/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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (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 comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 phones; 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 daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free international calls
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 50+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

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

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

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

The Pool - This poolside café specializes 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 Things to do

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175 per pet, per night
  • 3 total pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Debit cards

Events/parties allowed

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

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

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

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

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Secured 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • EarthCheck
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