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El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants, near Mission Santa Barbara

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Perched on a hill overlooking Santa Barbara, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara offers the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. Rejuvenate at Spa at El Encanto with treatments like deep-tissue massage and hydrotherapy or enjoy yoga classes at the 24-hour gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi while taking advantage of other perks like an outdoor pool with sun loungers and shopping on site.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
$570 nightly
The total price is $650
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Spa state park retreat
Indulge in daily spa treatments, from aromatherapy to reflexology, at this hotel. Unwind in the sauna before enjoying yoga in the peaceful garden.
Boutique historic charm
Stroll through this colonial luxury hotel's garden in a state park setting. Savor a meal with local art on display at the ocean-view restaurant.
Taste bud adventure
Two restaurants serve Californian cuisine with al fresco and ocean-view dining. Vegan, vegetarian, and organic options elevate the experience.

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Camellia)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow (Garden) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Bungalow (Garden)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Hummingbird) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Hummingbird)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite (Vista) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite (Vista)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Wishing Well)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Wishing Well)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Vista)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite (Camellia)

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Camellia)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 19 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 21 min drive
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Secret Bao - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and The Dining Room, one of 2 restaurants, serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 92 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
    • Pet sitting services offered
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite valet parking (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (32292 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 32 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1918
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free international and long-distance calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Toaster
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 72.80 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness center access
    • Pool access
    • Shuttle service
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 30 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 57.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 175 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Secured valet parking costs USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 175 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 40.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at El Encanto Santa Barbara and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. El Encanto Santa Barbara also has a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Californian cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around El Encanto Santa Barbara like?

El Encanto Santa Barbara is in Upper Riviera, a short 16-minute walk from Mission Santa Barbara and 18 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

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