Belmond El Encanto

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
9.3 292 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Comfort
    9.6
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Value for money
    8.2
  • Free WiFi
    9.7

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Fantastic coffee!
Special diet menus (on request)
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Entertainment and family services
Babysitting/child services(Additional charge)
Reception services
Luggage storage
Private check-in/check-out
24-hour front desk
ATM/cash machine on site
Concierge service
Tour desk
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
English
Italian
Spanish
German
Cleaning services
Shoeshine(Additional charge)
Trouser press(Additional charge)
Laundry(Additional charge)
Ironing service(Additional charge)
Dry cleaning(Additional charge)
Daily maid service
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Pool and wellness
Massage(Additional charge)
Swimming pool
Hammam
Fitness centre
Spa and wellness centre(Additional charge)
Outdoor pool (all year)
Outdoors
Sun terrace
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities
Business centre
Fax/photocopying
General
Newspapers
Heating
Lift
Bridal suite
Allergy-free room
Gift shop
Air conditioning
Room service
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Soundproof rooms
Shuttle service (free)
Shuttle service
Car hire
VIP room facilities
Shops (on site)
Non-smoking throughout
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking rooms
Activities
Library
Hiking
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Golf course (within 3 km)
Cycling
Closest landmarks
Granada Theatre
1 miles
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1.1 miles
Antioch College
1.5 miles
Brooks Institute of Photography
1.5 miles
Santa Barbara Winery
1.8 miles
Area 5.1
1.8 miles
Les Marchands
1.9 miles
Santa Barbara Wine Collective
1.9 miles
Amtrack Station Santa Barbara
1.9 miles
Kunin Wines
1.9 miles
Most popular landmarks
Santa Barbara City College
2.3 miles
Westmont College
2.6 miles
University of California, Santa Barbara
8.4 miles
Closest airports
Santa Barbara Airport
7.8 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Belmond El Encanto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • From 15:00 hours
  • Check-out
    • Until 12:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
    • All children are welcome.
    • Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
    • All children under 6 years are charged USD 35 per night for extra beds.
    • Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    • All further older children or adults are charged USD 35 per night for extra beds.
  • Important Notice
    • You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.<br><br>Please note: For Premier Bungalow and Deluxe Bungalow Room Types the bed type is by request only and is not a guarantee.<p>Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.</p>
  • Pets
    • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

What guests loved the most

“Our accomadation was amazing. It was our anniversary. We spend every anniversary here and they treat us special. We love the El Encanto. We stay here several times a year.”

, USA

“All staff friendly,especially valets, Appreciated room upgrade”

, USA

“The staff was wonderful! Accommodations were excellent - we’ll be back next year!”

, USA

“It was the perfect place where to end up our little vacation. Great restaurant, lovely pool and beautiful spaces.”

, USA

“Exquisite, unique property with mature landscaping, the El Encanto is a treasure. It has been beautifully restored and the restaurant offers spectacular views and food. We hated to leave!”

, USA

“Stunning property in the Santa Barbara hills. Rooms are bungalow style, set across the grounds with a real feeling of privacy and retreat. Restaurant, bar and pool facilities are top class.”

, United Kingdom

“Absolutelly stunning architecture & gardens, totally family oriented, and I can't say enough good things about the staff who were the kindest, most helpful and friendly staff I have EVER interacted with at any hotel or restaurant in my entire life.”

, USA

“Nothing within walking distance however they supply free shuttle service to restaurants and local attractions”

, USA

“We liked the staff, the decor and grounds. The pet policy except you could not take pet to pool or restaurant:(”

, USA

“Lovely comfortable room, beautiful hotel, valet, and reception staff very friendly and professional”

, United Kingdom