"The Belmond El Encanto was a beautiful hotel up in the hills of Santa Barbara. The entire staff was exceptionally friendly. So much so that I actually ... " More
Oceanside stay
Your stay at this Upper Riviera hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Poolside dining
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Families will appreciate the picnic area, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free WiFi and a free beach shuttle.
Aug 29, 2015 by Stella Ahn
Thank you for your recent review of Belmond El Encanto and hope to welcome you back should your travels bring you back to Santa Barbara. Please feel free to contact me if you prefer to discuss your visit in further detail. Best regards, Stella Ahn Executive Assistant Manager
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. 7 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara. An area shuttle within 5.00 mi and a beach shuttle are free. For a fee, parking is available. This Colonial Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.
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
Valet parking (surcharge)
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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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.