El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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9.4 out of 10
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
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Suite (Camellia)
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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Suite (Vista)
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Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Wishing Well)
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)
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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Camellia)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Wishing Well)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Vista Suite)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
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Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
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Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Garden)
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
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Suite (Hummingbird)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
About this property
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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 57.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
Property is also known as
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Belmond El Encanto Hotel
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt
Apr 11, 2025
Matt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josephine
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Josephine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dwight
May 15, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Dwight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marc Aaron
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Marc Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg
Aug 31, 2024
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Greg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
amanda
May 18, 2024
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amanda
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kara
Oct 15, 2024
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Kara
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pauline
Feb 25, 2024
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Pauline
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Travis
May 12, 2024
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Travis
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Androniki
Jul 30, 2023
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Androniki
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 20, 2022
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10/10 Excellent
John
Mar 17, 2024
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A classic family retreat
John
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Nov 13, 2023
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Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gilbert
Aug 1, 2023
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Gilbert
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Sep 5, 2023
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The American Riviera Holiday
Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eliza
Aug 27, 2024
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Eliza
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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William
Sep 26, 2022
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William
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
anna
Nov 10, 2024
anna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lars
Jul 29, 2023
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Lars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John
Jan 8, 2024
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John
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan Smith
Dec 13, 2022
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Megan Smith
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Brian
Oct 11, 2023
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Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
ZENG
Oct 6, 2022
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ZENG
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022