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BELMOND EL ENCANTO
View Map Reservations: 1-800-881-1523
5.0 Star Resort Hotel in Santa Barbara County )
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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 1155 guest reviews
- Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
- Avg. Group Discount of 24.9%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 92 rooms in property
- Hotel has 2 floors
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 5 conference rooms in property
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Check RatesDeluxe Bungalow Garden View 1 King LCD HDTV Belmond El Encanto Rate Incl Free WiFi Spa Gym Accessibl
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Check RatesDeluxe Bungalow Garden View 2double Beds WiFi 520 540sqft Furnished Patio LCD HDTV Hardwood
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 1 King Bed Fireplace Belmond El Encanto Rate Incl Free WiFi Spa Gym Accessib
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 1 King Bed Fireplace Garden or City View 650 730 Sqft WiFi LCD TV
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 2 Double Beds 660 Sqft Belmond El Encanto Rate Incl Free WiFi Spa Gym Access
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 2 Double Beds 660 Sqft Bkf 100usd Resort Cr P Stay WiFi Shoe Shining
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 2 Double Beds 660 Sqft Breakfast in Santa Barbara Usd60 Breakfast Cr D Room
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Bungalow 2 Double Beds 660 Sqft Fireplace Garden View Most Have Furn Balcony
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Suite 1 King Garden View Patio Belmond El Encanto Rate Incl Free WiFi Spa Gym Accessi
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Check RatesDeluxe Premier Suite 1 King Garden View Patio Fireplace 800 830sqft WiFi Sep Tub and Shower
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Check RatesDeluxe Suite Garden View 1 King 610 650sqft Belmond El Encanto Rate Incl Free WiFi Spa Gym Accessibl
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Check RatesDeluxe Suite Garden View 1 King 610 650sqft Room Rate Incl Spa Gym Accessible Coffee Tea Facilities
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Check RatesDeluxe Suite Garden View 1 King 610 650sqft WiFi Some with Balcony or Fireplace or Sofa Bed
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Check RatesPremier Bungalow 1 King Garden View WiFi Lcdtv 530 630sqft Most with Furnish Patio or Fireplace
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Check RatesPremier Bungalow 1 King Garden View WiFi Lcdtv Breakfast in Santa Barbara Usd60 Breakfast Cr D Room
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Check RatesPremier Bungalow 2double Beds City View WiFi 500sqft Furnished Patio Soak Tub and Shower
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Check RatesPremier Suite Coastal or Garden View 1 King 600 735sqft Furnished Patio WiFi Most Have
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Check RatesPremier Suite Coastal or Garden View 1 King Room Rate Incl Spa Gym Accessible Coffee Tea Facilities
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Check RatesSpecialty Suite 1 King Coastal or Garden View 830 1100sqft Fireplace Terrace WiFi Many with
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Check RatesSuperior Suite City or Garden View 1 King Bed Sofa Bed 535 550sqft Patio or Fireplace WiFi
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Local Attractions
Leisure Tours and Activities: Just minutes from the seclusion of the hotel is downtown Santa Barbara with all its wonderful diversions. Santa Barbara offers it all, from the charm and culture of the city to leisure sports and outdoor adventure: history and missions; shops, galleries and museums; gardens and the zoo; gourmet dining and the Santa Barbara wine country; mountains and beaches; hiking and horseback riding; surfing, sailing, fishing and scuba diving; golf and racquet sports; hot air ballooning and gliding. Santa Barbara Wine Country: Explore Santa Barbara's wine culture through the downtown Urban Wine Trail or visit wineries throughout the county, from Santa Ynez Valley to Santa Maria. Off Site Golf: There are three 18-Hole public golf courses in Santa Barbara County located less than 15 miles from the hotel – Rancho San Marcos, Sandpiper and Glen Annie Golf Club.
Landmarks and Location of Belmond El Encanto
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Property Description
Belmond El Encanto reopened in March 2013 after a seven year, $134 million dollar renovation. This iconic early 20th-century luxury hotel tucked away in Santa Barbara's American Riviera neighborhood, has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that made it a favorite spot for the local community, and a perfect destination for leisurely getaways as well as intimate groups and gatherings. Nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens, Belmond El Encanto enjoys sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch.Belmond El Encanto is Santa Barbara's only Forbes Five Star resort and is an ideal and authentic setting for meetings, retreats and events. Free from distraction, guests are given the ideal environment to gather together, enjoy the pristine setting and achieve productive results. All facets of Belmond El Encanto are designed to fulfill your unique needs- our seven-acres of secluded grounds and gardens, our 92 bungalows, a window lined ballroom with private terrace, three meeting rooms with sweeping ocean views and countless outdoor event venues.Quintessential California styled-bungalows dot the lush, terraced grounds. Original features have been lovingly brought back to life, including the gloriously landscaped gardens with a historic trellised lined arbor and lily pond, while the additions of a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool and a beautifully appointed boutique spa bring new elements of excitement.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 92 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 92 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 7 |
| Suites: | 22 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 10137 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 297 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 3.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Pool Info: Zero edge outdoor swimming pool with ocean views | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 72 Hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | 35 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.20% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $4.40 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.75% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 12.20% (Plus $4.40 per nt SB tax) |
| City Tax: | 7.75% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.75% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 35.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 35.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 15.00 Per Item |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electric Car Charging Station
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office in room available
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Terrace
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 9 miles / 15 minutes Airport Transfer Costs:Taxi - $35 - $40Private car - $95 - $100Limousine - $165SUV - $150Shuttle - $32
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Continental Breakfast - $23.00 per person ++American Breakfast - $30.00 per person ++
Previously known as:
El Encanto
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Belmond El Encanto
The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both group/meeting quotes and the best individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group offer was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 43.8% in June 2017 and the highest average individual rate is $796 in the month of August 2018. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Belmond El Encanto in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Belmond El Encanto
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Belmond El Encanto.
Feel free to use the Belmond El Encanto meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Santa Barbara event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Riviera Ballroom | 69 x 43 x 12 | 2967 | 247/247 | 173 | 124 | 71 | 85 | 71 | 19/15 | 329 | 297 | -- |
Close This Riviera BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2967 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 69 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Fireside Room | 28 x 17 x 9 | 530 | 24/30 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 13 | --/-- | 59 | 53 | -- |
Close This Fireside RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 530 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 17 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Channel Islands Room | 28 x 14 x 9 | 400 | 16/20 | -- | 17 | 10 | 11 | 10 | --/-- | 44 | 40 | -- |
Close This Channel Islands RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Santa Ynez Room | 24 x 15 x 9 | 380 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Santa Ynez RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 380 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 15 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Wine Room | 20 x 13 x 9 | 350 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This The Wine RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 350 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Arbor and Lily Pond | 0 x 0 x 0 | 4100 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Arbor and Lily PondRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 4100 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Fireside Patio | 30 x 20 x 0 | 580 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 70 | -- |
Close This Fireside PatioRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 580 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Wine Room | 20 x 13 x 9 | 270 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Wine RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 270 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Channel Islands Terrace | 35 x 16 x 0 | 560 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 65 | -- |
Close This Channel Islands TerraceRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 560 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 35 x 16 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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