El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
Ratings
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
Floor Plans
Menus
Guest Rooms
Local Attractions
Santa Barbara Racquet & Polo Club
Santa Barbara Courthouse
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Public Market
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
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
Cancellation Policy
Short term contracts have a 100% cancelation fee. There is a sliding scale farther out.