Belmond El Encanto

Santa Barbara, CA United States
Neighborhood: Riviera

22 Reviews

Virtuoso Amenities

For 2020:

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
American breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant or room service
$100 USD Hotel credit, to be utilized during stay. Valid on food, beverage and spa treatments. (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

PROPERTY SIZE: 92 rooms

ROOM STYLE: Contemporary

VIBE: Casual

Local Immersion Seclusion Wellness

Belmond El Encanto

Neighborhood: Riviera

Address:

800 Alvarado Place

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

United States

Nearest Airport:

Municipal (SBA)

7 mi / 11 km

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Hotel Features

At the Hotel

Features

24-hour Security
Air Conditioning
Banquet Facilities
Conference Facilities
Connecting Rooms
Internet Access
Lounge/Bar
Multi-lingual Staff
Parking
Pet Friendly
Restaurant
Shopping
Wheelchair Accessible

Services

Babysitting Services
Concierge Desk
House Safe
Housekeeping -- Twice Daily
Laundry/Dry Cleaning/Pressing
Room Service 24-hours
Salon
Shoeshine Service
Turndown Service
Valet Parking
Wakeup Calls
Wedding Services

Recreation

Bicycle Rental
Fitness Center
Golf
Pool
Spa

In Your Room

Bathrobes
Complimentary Coffee/Tea
Complimentary Newspaper
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Safe
Slippers

About Us

REOPENED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH 2020

Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara's most enchanting hideaway - Hollywood glamour in a modern classic.

Perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, this iconic escape offers the 92 California-styled Bungalows and the best views of the American Riviera. Spread across seven acres of secluded gardens, Belmond El Encanto opened in 1918 and has been part of Santa Barbara's social scene ever since.

The resort is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low key. It's the kind of place that invites you to recline poolside, breathe in the ocean air, and sip a glass of crisp local wine.

Location

Nestled between lush green mountains and a crystal blue sea, Belmond El Encanto sits atop a Santa Barbara hill just minutes away from exquisite restaurants, fine galleries, boutique wineries and the beautiful California coast. Santa Barbara’s reputation as the American Riviera is well-earned by the temperate weather and sophisticated ambiance of this Mission Canyon city.

Accommodations

92 Suites & Bungalows infused with the textures and hues of the West Coast, each Bungalow or Suite brings the best of the outdoors inside. Private Bungalows boast king-size beds, marble bathrooms, garden seating and soothing heated stone floors. Suites offer added levels of luxury, with charming open-hearth fireplaces or patios to unwind on in privacy.

The Spa and Fitness Center

The Spa at Belmond El Encanto is a serene 4,500-square-foot oasis featuring seven spacious treatment rooms, including a couples room and a wet treatment room. Guests revive with an assortment of seasonal, organic and specialty body and facial treatments that enchant as thoroughly as our lush setting. The serene, co-ed relaxation lounge invites surrender. Lavish mens and ladies lounges offer steam rooms, showers, private lockers, vanities and dressing areas. The pampering concludes with a selection of detox teas enjoyed on the outdoor patio.

Those seeking nail services will find expert professionals along with manicure and pedicure stations that merge fun and primping for your whole party. In essence, The Spa at Belmond El Encanto offers a charming setting for releasing your stress or spending an afternoon with friends.

Complimentary access to the fitness center includes:

Cutting-edge cardio equipment
TRX training system
Kinesis fitness products
Complimentary daily fitness classes and stellar personal training

Best of the Best

Perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, this iconic hideaway offers the best views of the American Riviera. Spread across seven acres of secluded gardens, Belmond El Encanto opened in 1918 and has been part of Santa Barbara’s social scene ever since. A Forbes Five Star resort, this enchanting escape features 92 bungalow-style suites and guest rooms with sweeping views over Santa Barbara and the Pacific Coast. The resort is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low-key – the kind of place that invites you to recline poolside, breathe in the ocean air, and sip a glass of crisp local wine.

Advisor Tip

If you are traveling with a small group, perhaps a family reunion or intimate wedding, you can spread out in the Oak Tree Suite, with its large terrace and multiple rooms.

Health & Safety

We have outlined the main procedures regarding your stay below. For more information on Belmond’s commitment to safe travel, please see https://www.belmond.com/legal/coronavirus

Please bring your own face covering or mask to the Hotel. The Santa Barbara County Health Department requires masks to be worn in almost all Santa Barbara public areas, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and parks.

Please be aware that we may ask you to undergo a contactless temperature check on arrival.

As you would expect, we remain uncompromising in our approach to cleanliness. We have collaborated with leading health and hygiene authorities to ensure our guests, employees and community are protected.

Please request the following services if you would like them: turn down amenity, mini-bar, complimentary tea, laundry service, magazines, and other additional housekeeping services.

Our restaurant and outdoor terrace have been spaced according to the latest state and local guidelines regarding social distancing.

Unfortunately, at this time, our spa and fitness center will remain closed during your stay.

There will be limited availability at the pool to meet physical distancing requirements. In addition, we are asking all pool guests to shower before and after using the pool. For more information, please visit or call the Front Desk.

Sustainability

Belmond El Encanto has dreamed of Zero Waste, an achievement not reached by any other Santa Barbara hotel. We replaced disposable items with earth-friendly, compostable ones. We incorporated compostable food waste, increased our recycling and decreased our regular trash. As of November 2019, we accomplished our goal of ZERO WASTE, WHICH IS 90% LANDFILL DIVERSION!

We've hosted blood drives, donated to multiple animal shelters, had successful food drives, supported Breast Cancer Resource Center, Toys for Tots, and the SB Natural History Museum. Over Thanksgiving we provide meals to Girls, Inc. of Greater SB, our local Fire Station 7, and Boys & Girls Club.

We've planted shrubs and trees for the areas devastated by the Thomas Fire, we spent Earth Day doing habitat restoration work at the SB Botanic Garden, we hosted a beach cleanup for Kids to Parks Day, and we made multiple trips to Channel Islands National Park to help repair their natural ecosystem.

Location

Address

800 Alvarado Place

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

United States

Neighborhood

Riviera

Nearest Airport

Municipal (SBA), 7 Miles / 11 Kilometers

Guest Rooms & Suites

Superior King

Every modern convenience is at your disposal as you revel in the comfort of this charming guest room. You'll delight in the refined custom furnishings, luxurious king-size bed and marble bathroom with heated floors. Hard wood flooring and natural light exude a warm ambiance while garden views welcome you to a natural wonderland just outside your door. Maximum two guests. Ave 410 sq. ft.

**Next available upgrade category - Deluxe King

Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator
Safe

Deluxe King

Deluxe Kings are located on the elevated edge of the resort offering spacious accommodations in a peaceful setting. Drift into blissful sleep as you sink into the plush, king-size beds with luxurious linens. Authentic hardwood floors add to the charm and over-sized windows invite the natural light in. Most Deluxe Kings offer charming fireplaces and outdoor patios with garden views. Maximum three guests. Ave 557 sq. ft.

**Next available upgrade category - Terrace King

Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator
Safe

Terrace King

These charming havens are each graced with outdoor patios or balconies, elegant furnishings, lovely hardwood floors and natural light. Many Premier Kings offer tranquil views of the verdant garden or Santa Barbara landscape. Maximum guests two, Ave 467 sq. ft.

**Next applicable upgrade category - Premier King

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

One Bedroom Suite

These cozy suites feature an intimate separate living room with beautiful French doors leading into a private bedroom. Choose between a warming open-hearth fireplace or a patio with garden views. Some Superior Suites feature a plush sofa bed, to accommodate an additional guest. Maximum three guests. 616 sq. ft.

**Next applicable upgrade category - Garden Bungalow

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Terrace Suite

Nestled in a garden setting, these hidden hideaways afford the ultimate in privacy and tranquility. Each of these two-room suites is appointed with one king-size bed, sofa bed to accommodate additional guests and furnished patio. Some Maximum three guests. 511 sq. ft.

**Next applicable upgrade category - Terrace Premier Suite

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Terrace Premier Suite

These spectacular suites average 700 sq. ft. and offer the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. Located throughout the resort's prestine grounds, each Terrace Premier Suite is appointed with a king-size bed, an exquisite fireplace, a separate spacious sitting area and all the modern amenities you may desire. You'll enjoy a furnished patio with garden or sweeping views of Santa Barbara landscape. Maximum three guests. 700 sq. ft.

**Next available upgrade category - Specialty Suite

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Terrace Premier King

Revel in Belmond El Encanto's largest non-suite accommodations featuring both a fireplace and patio/terrace. Ideally located throughout the seven-acre grounds with tranquil views of the garden or landscape. Maximum three guests. 625 sq. ft.

** Next available upgrade category - One Bedroom Suite

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Specialty Suite

Each of these spectacular suites is excitingly different and serves as a perfect romantic retreat. Located throughout the resort's prestine grounds, our Specialty Suites are appointed with a king-size bed, an exquisite fireplace, kitchenettes, and a separate spacious sitting area. You'll enjoy a private terrace, as well as sweeping views of Santa Barbara's coasine or the verdant garden. Maximum three guests. 830 - 1100 sq. ft.

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Microwave

Premier King

These charming havens are feature cozy fireplaces, elegant furnishings, lovely hardwood floors, natural light and are ideally located on the resort. Many Premier Kings offer tranquil views of the verdant garden or Santa Barbara landscape. Maximum three guests, Ave 593 sq. ft...

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Deluxe Double

Ideal for families traveling with children or the girls getaway, these Deluxe Doubles feature two double beds, luxury furnishings, marble bathrooms with heated floors, and hard wood flooring. Some offer fireplaces, terraces, and the ability to connect to another guest room. Maximum four guests, Ave 485 sq. ft.

** Next available upgrade category - N/A

City View
Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator

Garden Bungalow

Enjoy the privacy of your own free-standing bungalow with these spacious accommodations featuring generous furnished patios and romantic gas fireplaces. These rooms feature a large sitting area adjacent to a luxurious king-size bed, marble bathrooms with heated floors, hard wood flooring and ample natural light. Maximum three guests. Ave 615 sq. ft.

** Next available upgrade category - Terrace Suite

Garden View
Bathrobe
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator
Safe

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Facts & Policies

Facts

Experiences

Local Immersion, Seclusion, Wellness

Vibe Casual

Room Style Contemporary

Number of Rooms 92

Check-In Time 4:00 PM

Check-Out Time 12:00 PM

Early Arrivals & Late Departures

Please inquire.

Guaranteed Reservations & Deposits

A credit card is required at time of booking and will be charged 1 night's' room and tax 72 hours prior to arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival by 3:00 PM local time to avoid a cancellation fee of 1 night's room and tax.

Accepted Forms of Payment

American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, enRoute, Japanese Credit Bureau,

Terms & Conditions

Resort/facility fee applies. Please contact property for further information.

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Virtuoso Amenities

For 2020:

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
American breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant or room service
$100 USD Hotel credit, to be utilized during stay. Valid on food, beverage and spa treatments. (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

Reviews and Recommendations for Belmond El Encanto

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Reviewed on: 18 Apr 2014

We loved this hotel. We were upgraded upon arrival to a beautiful room. The service was fantastic. The pool area was so peaceful. It overlooked Santa Barbara. The spa was wonderful along with the dining. We ate outside for all our meals (in April). The staff was friendly and courteous. They even had motorized bikes that my husband used for an trip down to Santa Barbara.

Travel Advisor: Britt Gerber

Not Recommended

Consistently under-delivered and under performed

By: Janet

Reviewed on: 05 Jan 2016

Our family chose to stay at El Encanto but it will be the last time. They disappointed from check-in to check-out. The food and the setting/view were the only redeeming qualities.

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loved it. not our first. friendly, accommodating. dog friendly. beautiful.

Travel Advisor: Jessica Hart

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By: Lulu

Reviewed on: 03 Feb 2020

My favorite part of staying of Belmond El Encanto was breakfast with a stunning view of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. Soooo gorgeous! Our room was also beautiful, complete with a fireplace, a very comfy bed, and heated floor in the bathroom. We had a hard time leaving the room!

Travel Advisor: Laura Bassett

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