El Encanto a Belmond Hotel Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
5.0 Star Property Near Mission Santa Barbara
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Property Description

In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Enjoy Californian cuisine at The Dining Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mission Santa Barbara - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Bowl - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Arlington Theater - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Rafael Gonzalez House - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Granada Theatre - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Public Market - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Upper State Street - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
La Arcada - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Barbara Channel - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 48.4 km / 30.1 mi

The preferred airport for El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

Green Sustainability

Yes.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Pool umbrellas
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3000
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric car charging station
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Organic food
  • Year Built - 1918
  • Number of buildings/towers - 32
  • Total number of rooms - 92
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Events/parties allowed
  • No elevators
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • EarthCheck
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Secured parking
  • Pet-sitting services
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Spa services on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 32292
  • Fence around pool
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 9 miles / 15 minutes Airport Transfer Costs:Taxi - $35 - $40Private car - $95 - $100Limousine - $165SUV - $150Shuttle - $32

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary courtesy vehicle for transportation within 5 miles of the Resort.

Breakfast Information

Continental Breakfast - $23.00 per person ++American Breakfast - $30.00 per person ++

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 3

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pet friendly

Parking Info

Overnight valet parking is available for $40.00.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the resort.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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 39.27 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
  • Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
  • Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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