El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel

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800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Ratings

Northstar
5
Forbes Travel Guide
4

Awards

2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 – Belmond El Encanto is named Santa Barbara’s only Forbes Five-Star resort 2015, 2016, 2017 – “Best Hotels in the USA” – U.S. News & World Report 2015 – “Best of Award of Excellence – The Dining Room” – Wine Spectator 2015 – “Top 10 Hotels in Southern California” – Condé Nast Traveler 2014 – “Best of the Best Hotel” – Robb Report 2013 – Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards – Designated as one of the 100 most distinctive hotels in the world in the Enduring Classics category

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Getting Here

Belmond El Encanto is easily accessed: 9 miles (15 minutes) from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 97 miles (1 hour and 50 minutes) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 92 miles (1 hour and 40 minutes) from Burbank Airport (BUR) Train service is provided by Amtrak which operates the Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight trains. Admire the stunning seascape as you enjoy a leisurely ride along the coastline between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. With the train station only moments from the resort, we offer complimentary transportation for your arrival and departure. Contact us to arrange your transfer. Also Santa Barbara Airbus provides a luxury motorcoach transfers from each terminal at LAX to one Santa Barbara drop off location. While here Discover the local area with complimentary transport within a 5 miles radius, reservations required, based upon availability. Visit State Street, a restaurant in Santa Barbara or Montecito, explore Santa Barbara’s waterfront, harbor and beaches. The choice is yours.

Parking

  • Valet parking$45.00 / day
  • Bus parking

Distance from airport

  • 9 mi. from venue

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Meeting Space

Total meeting space10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms8
Largest room3,000 sq. ft.
Second largest room2,000 sq. ft.
Space (Private)4,660 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)5,240 sq. ft.
Filters

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms92
Single (1 bed)63
Double (2 beds)7
Suites22
Single (1 bed) rate$395.00 – $595.00
Double (2 beds) rate$395.00 – $595.00
Tax rate8.75%
Occupancy rate14.195%

Local Attractions

Santa Barbara Racquet & Polo Club

Recreation
9 mi. away
Just minutes from Belmond El Encanto, this huge outdoor amphitheater offers a fantastic line-up of spring, summer and fall concerts. A stunning setting for live entertainment, it also offers ample eating and drinking opportunities.
3375 Foothill Rd #1200
Carpinteria, CA, US 93013

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Historical landmark
2 mi. away
Since 1850 this site has been the home of local government and a place of civic pride and celebration. Visitors from around the world come to see the courthouse, mural room or grounds; and hundreds get married in the Mural Room or in the Garden every year. The County Board of Supervisors caused the construction of this, now historic courthouse in 1926, after the smaller Greek-Revival courthouse was damaged in an earthquake of the previous year. The building was dedicated on August 14, 1929 with a ceremonial setting of the bronze medallion provided by the Native Sons of Golden West, with the mixing of the ingredients of water from each of the California Missions; with sand and gravel from each of the counties in California; and cement from local sources; all on the main stage with a packed crowd of residents and visitors looking on during the 1929 celebration of Old Spanish Days.
1100 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Historical landmark
1 mi. away
Mission Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara Mission, is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order near present-day Santa Barbara, California.
2201 Laguna St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105

Santa Barbara Public Market

Shopping
2 mi. away
The Santa Barbara Public Market will house everything you can imagine in the way of handcrafted,regionally sourced and sustainably made food and wine. With an ardent focus on local farms and artisanal ingredients, the Public Market will present Santa Barbara residents and nomads alike with a very well-stocked pantry for their daily foraging. The LEED certified market will offer a bustling commercial kitchen — sending spiced aromas throughout the halls to tempt any palate.
38 West Victoria
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

Museum
2 mi. away
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB), has expanded its role in Central California and beyond as the premier non-collecting contemporary arts institution dedicated to exhibiting, commissioning, and documenting the most innovative and compelling art of our time. Its world-class roster features solo and group exhibitions of artists of diverse media, ethnicity, geography, and gender, with accompanying scholarly publications serving as critical contributions to the field of art. In the course of a year, MCASB presents 8-10 exhibitions and over 30 special events. Admission to the MCASB is free, with a suggested donation and free Engage Membership program.
653 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

Paseo Nuevo

Shopping
2 mi. away
The perfect place to shop, dine and catch a movie. A beautiful place to relax, stroll and people watch. Downtown Santa Barbara’s well-loved outdoor shopping destination features Spanish-style architecture surrounded by a profusion of flowers, shady trees and graceful fountains.
651 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

Santa Barbara County Bowl

Theater
2 mi. away
The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater, located in Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Barbara Bowl is open for concerts from approximately April through approximately October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
1122 N Milpas St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93103

Funk Zone

Recreation
4 mi. away
The Funk Zone of Santa Barbara is an eclectic mix of artists, cafes, wineries, cabinet makers, museums, bakeries, adult services and small shops that reflect a simpler time. Largely lacking cohesion is what makes this part of town unique in an otherwise homogenous world. You never know what surprise awaits you down the alley or just painted on the wall in front of you.
Santa Barbara, CA, US

More

Nestled above the Pacific Ocean in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, 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. Californian palms and magnificently landscaped gardens attract an immersive kaleidoscope of birds and butterflies that dance and enchant with their vital beauty. With its origins as a Hollywood escape, today El Encanto finds a new harmony with creative California, through fascinating cuisine, bold modern art, stirring literature and uplifting wellness experiences. El Encanto’s perfectly private yet neighborly environment is felt at every moment of the day. 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. Features a zero-edge saltwater outdoor pool with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Spa at El Encanto offers a range of treatments for those looking for a relaxing experience. We offer a courtesy shuttle to destination sites within a 5-mile radius including State Street, which features cultural and historical attractions. Located 90 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, it has proven itself a relaxing retreat for locals and guests alike. There are almost 200 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County. The Dining Room and Terrace serves coastal California cuisine with a sweeping views down the American Riviera to the Pacific Ocean. https://www.belmondpro.com/

Seasonality

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High season
May 24 – Sep 2
Shoulder season
Sep 3 – Oct 31
Apr 1 – May 23
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Nov 1 – Dec 31

Cancellation Policy

Short term contracts have a 100% cancelation fee. There is a sliding scale farther out.