El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara | Explore Room Options, Reviews & Pricing for 2025

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About the Hotel

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, a 5-star resort from the 1920s, spans seven acres of landscaped gardens offering Pacific Ocean views. This iconic retreat blends Spanish-colonial and California craftsman styles, featuring a zero-edge pool, seven-room spa, and a centuries-old lily pond where turtles bask.

Luxurious Coastal Accommodations

Belmond Hotel's accommodations feature marble bathrooms with heated stone floors, private furnished terraces, and wood-burning stoves. Each room spans 320-730 sq ft, incorporating locally carved furnishings and underfloor heating.

Farm-to-Table Dining Experience

The Dining Room and Terrace serves locally-sourced coastal cuisine, paired with homegrown herbs and house-made cheese. The Lounge offers crafted cocktails and sharing platters, while custom-blended teas and botanical infusions highlight the afternoon service.

Wellness and Recreation

El Encanto features a state-of-the-art fitness studio with Technogym equipment, seven treatment rooms at The Spa, and a zero-edge swimming pool. The property provides complimentary electric bicycles and daily outdoor fitness classes.

Central Santa Barbara Location

Located 2.5 miles from Santa Barbara Amtrak and 12.5 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, the hotel provides courtesy car service within a five-mile radius. The property sits minutes from State Street's high-end shops and Santa Barbara Mission.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room Terrace

Max:

2 persons

410 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

Shower

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Deluxe Double Room

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4 persons

520 sq. feet

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2 Double beds

Shower

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Premier King Room Terrace

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3 persons

540 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

Available transportation options

City Centre

Santa Barbara 1.1 mi

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 12.3 mi

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 28.9 mi

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak 1.9 mi

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station 1.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 45 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shoe shine service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Make up services

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Separate tub and shower
Free toiletries
Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
HBO available
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103

Map view

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103

City landmarks

Church

Old Mission Santa Barbara

4100 ft

Park

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.5 mi

Harbour

Stearns Wharf

2.2 mi

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2600 ft

Park

Franceschi Park

3600 ft

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1.5 mi

Park

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

4900 ft

Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

2.0 mi

Peabody Stadium

1.2 mi

122 W Canon Perdido St # 122

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

1.4 mi

Park

Mission Rose Garden

2200 ft

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

2.5 mi

Park

Alameda Park

4000 ft

Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

1.9 mi

St Francis Medical Center

2400 ft

1122 N Milpas St

Santa Barbara Bowl

3900 ft

Santa Barbara Parks Dept

2900 ft

316-324 State Street

Andalucia Building

3000 ft

I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival

3000 ft

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

1.4 mi

Skofield Park

1.4 mi

Temple Bnai Brith

3400 ft

Theatre

Granada Theatre

1.4 mi

Park

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

1.6 mi

Amusement Park

Kids World

1.1 mi

Park

Rocky Nook Park

1.5 mi

Mall

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

1.8 mi

Nearby

Riviera Theatre

1000 ft

Mall

San Marcos Building Courtyard

700 ft

Restaurants

The Dining Room and Terrace

100 ft

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