El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States

OFFER ID H4686

Overview

Nestled above the Pacific Ocean in the foothills of the American Riviera, El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, invites you to unwind and draw inspiration from this vivid sensory oasis. Seven acres of rolling scenery surround you with exquisite flora, citrus aromas, and an endless panorama of ocean and mountains. With it's origins as a Hollywood escape, today El Encanto finds a new harmony with creative California, through fascinating cuisine, a celebration of the arts and uplifting wellness experiences. When staying in El Encanto's architecturally historic Craftsman and Spanish revival cottages, one views and experiences an illuminating, esoteric side of California, connected by a remarkable array of sights and sounds, scents, touches, and tastes. 

Exclusive Amenities

  • Full American Breakfast for up to 2 guests daily in the Dining room, The Terrace or In room Dining
  • $100 Resort credit, per room, per stay
  • Welcome Seasonal Amenity
The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:
  • Upgrade
  • Early Check-In
  • Late Check-Out

2024  |  Suite Privileges

Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above. A two-night minimum stay applies for Suite Privileges.

  • US$100 Hotel/Resort credit, once per stay

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 Noon

Local Area Attractions

Booking Window:
02/15/2023 - 12/29/2024
Travel Window:
02/15/2023 - 12/31/2024
Booking Window:
02/15/2023 - 12/29/2024
Travel Window:
02/15/2023 - 12/31/2024
Accommodations

Number of Rooms: 92

Nestled amid seven acres of gloriously landscaped gardens with a historic trellised lined arbor and lily pond, Belmond El Encanto’s 92 bungalows offer a secluded retreat. Designed in quintessential California bungalow styles, Belmond El Encanto offers an authentic setting for romance and rediscovery.

Available Room Types

Superior King

Deluxe King

Terrace King

Premier King

Deluxe Double

Terrace Premier King

One Bedroom Suite

Terrace Suite

Garden Bungalow

Terrace Premier Suite

Hummingbird Suite

Vista Suite

The Wishing Well Suite

Camellia Suite

The Oak Suite


Guest Services

24-Hour Front Desk

24-Hour Reception Service

24-Hour Room Service

24-Hour Security

24-Hour Valet Service

24-Hours Manager on Duty

Activities Center

Activities Desk

Activity Desk

Afternoon Tea

Baby Cot and Folding Beds

Baggage Storage Services

Bicycle Rentals

Bike Rental

Bikes

Biking

Bilingual Guides

Board Games

CD & DVD Library

Car-Hire

Catering

Catering Services

Chauffeur Service on Request

City Tours

Coffee Service

Complimentary Afternoon Refreshment Station

Complimentary Beverage Service Daily

Complimentary Bikes

Complimentary Health Club Access

Complimentary High Speed Internet Access

Complimentary Newspaper

Complimentary Sedan Service within 5-mile Radius of Hotel

Complimentary Shoe Shine

Complimentary Town Car

Complimentary Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet

Complimentary Wireless (WiFi) Internet

Concierge

Concierge Desk

Concierge Services

Cruise & Boat Rentals

Custom Itinerary Planning

Daily Newspaper

Daily Newspaper Upon Request

Dining Experience

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services

E-Bike rental

Early Morning Coffee

Educational Activities

Evening Turndown Service

Executive / VIP Services

Express Check-In

Family Activities

Fitness Classes

Front Desk

Guest Relation Manager

Guest Services Desk

Guest Services Team

Heated Pool

Hiking

Historic Sites

Honeymoon Planning

Hotel and Restaurant Reservations

House Car

Housekeeping

In room tea & coffee making facilities

In-room Fireplace

In-room Safe Deposit Box

In-room minibar

Lawn Games

Local Experiences

Loyalty Program

Luggage Assistance

Massage Service

Meditation

Morning Lobby Coffee Service

Morning Newspaper

Multilingual Staff

Nature Walks

Newspaper

Outdoor Activities

Overnight Laundry Service

Parking

Parlor & Garden Games

Pet Amenities

Pet Friendly

Pet Policy

Pet-Friendly

Printing Services

Private English-Speaking Driver

Property Walks

Registration Desk

Rollaway bed

Room Service

Security

Shopping

Shuttle Service

Sightseeing & Excursions

Spa

Sunset Cocktail

Swimming Pool

Tea Service

Tour Desk

Tours & Excursions

Town Car Service

Turndown Service

Turndown Service on Request

Twice-Daily Housekeeping

VIP Assistance

VIP Treatment

Valet Parking

Valet Service

Vegan Dining

WIFI

Wake Up Service

Wake-Up Call

Walking Trails

Welcome Drink

Welcome beverages

Wi-Fi

Wine Cellar

Wine Trail

Facilities

Afternoon Tea

Area Map

Baby Room

Ballroom

Banquet Space

Bar

Beach Nearby

Beauty Salon

Bicycle Rentals

Boardroom Meeting Space

Boating/Sailing

Breakfast Room

Bungalows

Car and Bicycle Rental

Cardio Equipment

City Tours, Theatre and Cultural Events

Courtesy Cars

Cultural Events

DVD Library

Destination Services

Dolphin Watching

Fishing

Fitness Center

Fitness Program

Function Room

Gift Shop

Golf Nearby

Gym

Hair Salon

High-Speed Internet Access

Hiking Trails

Horseback Riding Nearby

Hydroponic Farm

Infinity Pool

Jogging Trail

Library

Lobby Lounge

Lounge Area

Lush Landscaped Gardens

Massage Rooms

Massage Treatments

Meeting & Conference Facilities

Meeting Rooms

Movie Library

Music in the Evenings

Nail Salon

Non-Smoking Rooms and Suites

Outdoor Terrace

Poolside Services

Private Dining Areas

Private Meeting Facilities

Restaurant

Retail Shops

Retreat

Salt Water Pool

Shopping

Small Conference Facilities

Small Wedding Facilities

Snorkeling

Spa Treatment In Room

Spa Treatments

Steam Bath

Tennis Nearby

Wedding Facilities

Whale Watching

Wine Room

Yoga Studio


In-Room Dining
El Encanto supports local farmers, ranchers, fishermen and takes pride in using local, organic, or sustainably grown vegetables, fruits, and wild seafood. 

See below for the full In-Room Dining Menu:

https://pdfs.belmond.com/ele-room-service-menu.pdf
Restaurants

The Dining Room

The Lounge

The Riviera Bar

The Terrace

The Wine Room


Directions
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.

From Santa Barbara Airport:
  • Head south toward Moffett Place.
  • Turn right onto Moffett Place.
  • Continue onto Sandspit Road.
  • Merge onto CA-217 E/State Route 217 E.
  • Keep left at the fork - follow signs for US-101 S and merge onto US-101 S.
  • Take exit 99 for Mission Street.
  • Turn left onto W Mission Street.
  • Turn right onto Garden Street.
  • Take the first left onto E Pedregosa Street.
  • Turn right onto Grand Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Moreno Road.
  • Turn left onto Lasuen Road.
  • El Encanto will be on the right.
  • Entrance is on Alvarado Place.
From Los Angeles International Airport:
  • Exit onto Century Blvd and turn right onto Hwy 405 N.
  • Merge onto 101 N toward Ventura.
  • Take exit 96B for Garden Street.
  • Turn right onto Garden Street.
  • Turn right onto E. Pedregosa Street.
  • Turn right onto Grand Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Moreno Road.
  • Turn left onto Lasuen Road.
  • El Encanto will be on the right.
  • Entrance is on Alvarado Place.
From Burbank Airport:
  • Take CA-134 W N and merge onto 101 N.
  • Take exit 96B for Garden Street.
  • Turn right onto Garden Street.
  • Turn right onto E. Pedregosa Street.
  • Turn right onto Grand Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Moreno Road.
  • Turn left onto Lasuen Road.
  • El Encanto will be on the right.
  • Entrance is on Alvarado Place.
Nearby Airports

Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) — 9 Miles

Los Angeles (LAX) — 97 Miles

Burbank, CA (BUR) — 90 Miles

Company Info

Great Explorations! Travel

(317) 626-0939