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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
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For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser .. Our rating 4.5 out of 5. THE LOCATION. Set high up on a ridge of the Santa Ynez mountain range foothills, the Belmond El Encanto has panoramic views Read on Traveller
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It's a golden day in Santa Barbara, warm enough to wear a T-shirt and to sit in a deckchair in the sun. Which is exactly what I am doing - along with a collection of fellow guests at El Encanto. From our elevated hillside position the views are glorious, down Read on House & Garden
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4.7 (out of 5)
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4.5 (out of 5)
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara
34.438902°N -119.704341°E
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24 hour reception
Free wi-fi
Pool
92 rooms
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Check in: 1600 Check out: 1200
Hotel Facilities
24 hour check-in / Lounges/bars / Spa / Shopping mall / Sauna / Safe deposit box / Room service / Restaurant / Pool / Pets allowed / Multilingual staff / Housekeeping - daily / 24-hour front desk / Heated pool / Free high speed internet connection / Car rental desk / Bell staff/porter / Beauty shop/salon / Air conditioning / Accessible parking / Accessible facilities / 24-hour security / Valet parking