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Rooms and Suites at El Encanto

From 679 USD
Superior Room

Superior Room ( 560ft2 )

The Superior Room is a stylish retreat with a cosy and inviting atmosphere. It offers stunning views of a beautiful garden, providing a peaceful environment.

From 713 USD
Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room ( 452ft2 - 689ft2 )

The Deluxe Room is located in an elevated area, offering a peaceful and quiet escape. Designed with modern amenities, it ensures both comfort and relaxation

From 802 USD
Terrace Room

Terrace Room ( 410ft2 - 540ft2 )

The Terrace Room offers a peaceful retreat with a private furnished patio or balcony. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the garden right from the

From 832 USD
Premier Room

Premier Room ( 538ft2 - 657ft2 )

The Premier Room offers a perfect retreat in a prime location on the estate. Guests enter a spacious, beautifully designed interior that feels elegant and

From 1,061 USD
Terrace Premier Room

Terrace Premier Room ( 540ft2 - 730ft2 )

The Terrace Premier Room offers a serene retreat for relaxation and comfort seekers. Spanning between 540 and 730 square feet, it easily accommodates up to

From 1,109 USD
1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite ( 540ft2 - 735ft2 )

The 1 Bedroom Suite provides a luxurious and spacious retreat for ultimate comfort. It includes a king-size bed that promises restful sleep in a serene

From 1,293 USD
Terrace Suite

Terrace Suite ( 535ft2 - 650ft2 )

The Terrace Suite offers a peaceful and luxurious escape with a private outdoor area. Inside, it features a separate living room with a sofa bed.

From 1,461 USD
Garden Bungalow

Garden Bungalow ( 655ft2 - 670ft2 )

The Garden Bungalow is an ideal West Coast retreat with a spacious design. The open-plan living area is bright and inviting, with a beautiful fireplace

From 1,870 USD
Premier Terrace Suite

Premier Terrace Suite ( 603ft2 - 797ft2 )

The Premier Terrace Suite offers a luxurious escape designed for relaxation. It features a spacious living area, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Guests

From 1,967 USD
Hummingbird Suite

Hummingbird Suite ( 800ft2 )

The Hummingbird Suite is a charming cottage that offers a romantic escape. It provides a peaceful retreat, perfect for those seeking relaxation. Inside, the suite

From 2,064 USD
Vista Suite

Vista Suite ( 829ft2 )

The Vista Suite is a luxurious retreat offering stunning views and modern amenities. This suite is nestled in a serene garden with a private lawn.

From 2,161 USD
2 Bedroom Terrace Suite

2 Bedroom Terrace Suite ( 926ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Terrace Suite by a calm lily pond is an elegant escape. Its spacious, well-furnished patio is perfect for relaxing or enjoying the

From 2,161 USD
Wishing Well Suite

Wishing Well Suite ( 904ft2 )

The Wishing Well Suite is a spacious retreat featuring a private furnished terrace. Guests can admire breathtaking views of colourful bougainvillaea draping across the landscape.

From 3,228 USD
Camellia Suite

Camellia Suite ( 1098ft2 )

The Camellia Suite is a spacious, elegant room surrounded by beautiful, blooming camellias. It offers a private patio where guests can relax and enjoy the

From 3,305 USD
Oak Tree Suite

Oak Tree Suite ( 1098ft2 )

The Oak Tree Suite is a luxurious, spacious room. Double doors lead to a lovely, furnished garden courtyard. The courtyard is a peaceful retreat with

From 3,699 USD
2 Bedroom Wishing Well Suite

2 Bedroom Wishing Well Suite ( 1453ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Wishing Well Suite is a spacious, elegant retreat. It is surrounded by bougainvillaea and roses, which create a charming atmosphere. It features

From 3,757 USD
2 Bedroom Vista Suite

2 Bedroom Vista Suite ( 1345ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Vista Suite blends luxury, comfort, and natural beauty seamlessly. It offers tranquillity in lush gardens surrounded by eucalyptus and palm trees. Guests

From 5,055 USD
2 Bedroom Oak Tree Suite

2 Bedroom Oak Tree Suite ( 1647ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Oak Tree Suite blends Spanish colonial style with modern amenities in a lovely, well-designed space. Spanning 1,650 square feet, it features a

From 5,475 USD
2 Bedroom Camellia Suite

2 Bedroom Camellia Suite ( 1755ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Camellia Suite offers a luxurious retreat surrounded by natural beauty. This suite provides stunning views of the ocean and a serene camellia

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Specialty Suite

Specialty Suite ( 830ft2 - 1100ft2 )

The Specialty Suite offers a truly remarkable experience with its unique design. Upon entering, guests are greeted by a spacious sitting area and a beautiful

El Encanto

The El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara is an icon of the Leading Hotels of the World. El Encanto features winding paths and charming bungalows with stunning views. Guests enjoy a memorable stay here. This luxury hotel offers California-style Suites and Bungalows.

Overview

El Encanto in Santa Barbara blends Spanish Colonial architecture with modern amenities in its rooms and suites. The hotel boasts a stunning boutique spa, a well-equipped gym, and an infinity pool with ocean views. These features enhance its luxury.

Additionally, the modern additions to the expansive pool and Spa add to the magnificence of this hotel. The hotel has stunning views of Santa Barbara. This city is a popular tourist spot in California, United States. Moreover, this five-star hotel has excellent and friendly service. Amenities include room service, free Wi-Fi, parking, a tennis court, laundry facilities, and more. The romantic Arbor & Lily Pond invites you to hold celebrations and weddings.

Location

El Encanto sits between a crystal-blue sea and lush green mountains, atop a Santa Barbara hill. The hotel overlooks the Channel Islands. It's near the beautiful California coast, great galleries, fine restaurants, and boutique wineries. Moreover, the hotel is a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles and a 10-minute drive from the Santa Barbara train station.

Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera due to its temperate weather and sophisticated ambiance. The town is home to several colleges and universities, offering diverse shopping options. There is also an abundance of museums, galleries, and theatres. Visitors can also check out the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. It has exhibitions of photography, painting, and sculpture.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum allows visitors to delve into the area's rich nautical heritage. Besides, one can end the day on a high note with a tour of the Urban Wine Trail. This wine trail comprises a collection of wineries with tasting rooms and cellars.

Rooms & Suites

El Encanto features 92 bungalow-style rooms. Some are in the California Mission style, featuring white stucco walls and traditional red-tiled roofs. The others feature the classic California Craftsman design. They focus on simple lines and earthy, wood-toned elements.

The space has lovely wood and leather furniture. It also boasts hardwood floors. There are also white curtains complementing the fireplaces in some of the rooms. Many rooms feature balconies and patios, and some have extensive, walled patio gardens. The rooms also have mini-fridges, large writing desks, iPod docks, honor bars, and automatic espresso machines.

The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs or freestanding tubs. They also have heated floors and large walk-in rainfall showers. Overall, the hotel has gorgeous rooms with fireplaces. Additionally, 21 units also offer ocean views, 11 feature private gardens, and 40 have private terraces.

Restaurants & Bars

The Dining Room is the only restaurant on the grounds of El Encanto. This hotel features excellent California-coastal contemporary cuisine. They are committed to using local ingredients. The restaurant has 44 seats inside. Moreover, an open-air terrace also provides seating options.

The restaurant's chef, John Denizot, utilizes local herbs and vegetables to enhance the dishes. The menu features Santa Barbara sea urchin, Kobe-style beef cheeks cooked in red wine, and a seaweed custard topped with poached quail eggs.

Breakfast at the restaurant offers a hearty burrito or a Greek yogurt sundae. The sundae comes with house-made granola and big, fresh berries. The hotel also features a Holstein cow, Ellie, whose milk is used to produce the signature El Encanto cheese.

Additionally, guests can enjoy cocktails or a traditional afternoon tea at the bar and lounge. The hotel also features a private wine room with its menu.

Guests can enjoy fine dining at nearby restaurants in Santa Barbara, along with options inside the hotel. Bouchon on Victoria Street offers live fish from the Santa Barbara Channel. They also have fresh farm meat and produce. Local wines are also available at the restaurant.

Guests can also enjoy Kurobuta pork belly with potato rosti and poached duck egg at Los Agaves. Julienne is a local favorite renowned for its homemade charcuterie and inventive dishes. Finally, Municipal Winemakers is a boutique constructor set on Anacapa Street. Moreover, you can also enjoy a handcrafted cold one at The Brewhouse.

Spa

The El Encanto offers its guests a fine Spa, providing a relaxing atmosphere away from daily cares and pressures. The Spa features seven treatment rooms. Moreover, a relaxation lounge and steam rooms are also available. Various treatments and therapies are available at the Spa. However, a signature facial using the products from Beverly Hills skin specialist Linda Ross is the most famous.

Pool & Fitness

The outdoor swimming pool is strategically built so that the shallow end is nearest to the ocean views. Thus, guests can enjoy the views of the glimmering Pacific Ocean waters from this infinity-edged saline pool and deck.

Additionally, the hotel's fitness center does not have a large equipment room. However, everything present there is well-managed and runs smoothly. A dance/yoga studio is also currently nearby.

Family-Friendly

The hotel is very family-friendly, offering a range of activities for children. They can have fun in the swimming pool or on electric bicycles. There are also traditional games, such as bocce and cornhole, on the lawn. Moreover, the children's menu is present in the restaurant. Baby monitors and travel cribs are also free to borrow.

Takeaway

Due to its prime location near the ocean and lush green mountains, El Encanto is an ideal vacation destination. You'll find the stay at this resort extremely relaxing and delightful due to its comfy rooms, fine dining cuisine, and top-notch service. So book your rooms now and have a memorable visit to the American Riviera.

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Why we love this hotel

  • Escape to a luxurious hilltop retreat in Santa Barbara. Enjoy amazing ocean views and a peaceful, private atmosphere.
  • Soak up the sun by the outdoor pool or unwind with a delightful Afternoon Tea at The Lounge. Pure daytime bliss awaits.
  • Dine on the terrace and savour fresh California Coastal Cuisine. If it gets chilly, no worries - cozy indoor seating is ready for you.
Rooms
  • 90
Recreation
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Spa
Hotel Style
Casual
Experience
  • Wellness
  • Romantic
Facilities
Pet Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Connecting Rooms

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