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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara *****

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Hotel room
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, United States Map
Rated Exceptional 5
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  • Breakfast included
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Pets allowed

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About the Place

Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in all guest rooms at El Encanto. Rooms include a minibar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness centre as well. With 2 miles of this hotel guests will find attractions such as Santa Barbara Mission and Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Hotel Facilities

  • Spa
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Essentials

Room type

  • Premier King Room

     Sleeps 3
  • Superior King Room

     Sleeps 2
  • Deluxe King Room

     Sleeps 3
  • King Room with Terrace

     Sleeps 2
  • Premier King Room with Terrace

     Sleeps 2
  • Garden Bungalow

     Sleeps 3
  • King Suite with Terrace

     Sleeps 3
  • Premier King Suite with Terrace

     Sleeps 3
  • Deluxe Double Room

     Sleeps 2
  • One-Bedroom Suite

     Sleeps 3
  • Superior Suite (Vista)

     Sleeps 3
  • Superior Suite (Wishing Well)

     Sleeps 3
  • Superior Suite (Camellia)

     Sleeps 3
  • Superior Suite (Hummingbird)

     Sleeps 3
  • Two-Bedroom Suite

     Sleeps 5
Location details and gay map for Santa Barbara
The property is located: 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Rules & conditions

Check-in:
from 12am
Checkout:
to 12am
Legal Name:
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Type of accommodation:
Agency Partner
Please find here the specific Terms & Conditions applicable to Agency Partner listings.

Accommodation policies

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Important information

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please note: For Premier Bungalow and Deluxe Bungalow Room Types the bed type is by request only and is not a guarantee. For reservations booked with breakfast the maximum credit is $60 per day.
Accepted payment methods
Mastercard Diners club No creditcards accepted, only cash Visa American express
Key collection info
Keys location: At the property

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Gay-friendly hotels selected by misterb&b

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