El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Hotel Rating: 5 stars
Perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel offers awe-inspiring views of the American Riviera. Spread across seven acres of secluded gardens, the venerated hotel opened in 1918 and has been part of Santa Barbara's social scene ever since. It is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low key. Infused with the textures and hues of the West Coast, each room or suite brings the best of the outdoors inside. Rooms boast king-size beds, marble bathrooms, garden seating, and heated stone floors, while suites offer added levels of luxury with charming open-hearth fireplaces or inviting patios. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, one of California's most indulgent hideaways, also features onsite dining, a spa, an outdoor zero-edge pool, and indoor and outdoor event space.
- Gardens, Foliage, and Nature
- Luxury
Hotel Amenities
- ATM Machine Available
- Baby Sitting Service
- Ballroom
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevator(s)
- Free Wi-Fi in Public Areas
- Gift Shop
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Housekeeping
- Luggage Storage
- Meeting Facilities
- Multilingual Staff
- Parking
- Room Service
- Shuttle Service
- Turndown Service
- Wedding Services
Hotel Activities
- Aerobics
- Bike Rentals Available
- Body Wraps
- Day Spa
- Massage Available
- Outdoor Pool
- Yoga
Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom Amenities
- Bottled Water in Room
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Climate Control
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hairdryer
- Heated Floors
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- In Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- LCD TV
- Mini-Refrigerator
- Slippers
- Turndown Service
- iPod Docking Station
Hotel Dining
Dining Room and Terrace – Serves innovative coastal-inspired cuisine; The Lounge – Offers light dining and afternoon tea; Bellini Brunch – Sunday brunch featuring bottomless Bellinis and coastal cuisine.
Nearby Attractions
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Pier, State Street, Stearns Wharf, East Beach, The Funk Zone, MOXI, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Bowl, Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Trust your vacation planning to the experts. We’ve been planning unforgettable, one-of-a-kind vacation packages for 60 years. What’s more, our US-based travel advisors are passionate about travel, and are readily available to help you before, during and after your trip.
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- Voted Best Tour Operator Hawaii 15 Consecutive Years
- Lowest Hawaii Hotel Rates & Added Values at Oceanfront Resorts on 4 Islands
- Most Competitive Private Fares on Major Airlines to Hawaii & Inter Island Flights
- First Class & Premium Economy Seating Flight Options
- 60 Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist Reservations Agents
- 200+ Hotels, Condos, Villas & Private Homes on 6 Islands
- 900+ Hawaii Sightseeing Tours, Events & Luaus with Premium Seating
- NCL Hawaiian Islands Cruises Year-Round Honolulu & Pre/Post Stay Options
- Exclusive Hertz Check-In at Hawaii Airport Locations
- Fresh Flower Lei Greetings at Hawaii Airport Locations Available
Best Price Guarantee
At Pleasant Holidays, you'll find our friendly, knowledgeable service is complemented by a commitment to providing our customers with great value. Which is why, if you find a lower price on the same vacation package elsewhere, we'll match it!
Vacations Your Way
We can help, whether you're planning a luxury getaway or travel on a shoestring budget, you're in the mood for romance or adventure, or you want to travel across the world or around the bend. From five-star resorts and all-inclusive options to villas and fully equipped condominiums with the conveniences of home, from adults-only-escapes to family-friendly getaways, from urban oasises to sprawling jungle resorts, your Pleasant Holidays vacation can be anything you want it to be.
The strength of our partnerships allows us to offer you greater value. Free nights, exclusive savings, free breakfast offers, free car rentals, room or car rental upgrades, and special amenities are possibilities. See our best offers here.
Everything You Need, All In One Place
We offer flights, hotels and vacation rentals, car rental and airport transfer options, cruises vacations and pre/post-cruise extensions, sightseeing tours and activities as well as travel protection – all in one place.
Bundle your vacation for lower pricing than when you purchase the individual components of your trip separately. That's because we negotiate special deals with our suppliers that help you save more.
Travel Planning for Groups of All Sizes
Whether you’re planning a friends’ getaway, family reunion or a destination wedding, we have the expertise and negotiating power to make your group travel a success.
Our Boutique Groups Services offer the benefits of booking as few as three rooms, while our Traditional Groups Department can navigate the travel needs for large-group events. Find out how we can help.
Extraordinary Cruise Experiences
Yes, we offer cruises too! Our varied cruise portfolio ensures that no matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, you'll find it! Cruise across the U.S. heartland on a paddlewheeler; sail around Tahiti aboard a yacht or a freighter; discover the wonders of Iceland, France's wine country, the Greek Isles or a host of glittering cities on a Europe river or ocean cruise; explore Alaska or the Caribbean on an ocean liner; or visit all four Hawaiian islands on an award-winning itinerary.
What's more, we can help you get the most from your vacation with our pre- and post-cruise extensions.
Hotel Amenities
- ATM Machine Available
- Baby Sitting Service
- Ballroom
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevator(s)
- Free Wi-Fi in Public Areas
- Gift Shop
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Housekeeping
- Luggage Storage
- Meeting Facilities
- Multilingual Staff
- Parking
- Room Service
- Shuttle Service
- Turndown Service
- Wedding Services
Hotel Activities
- Aerobics
- Bike Rentals Available
- Body Wraps
- Day Spa
- Massage Available
- Outdoor Pool
- Yoga
Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom Amenities
- Bottled Water in Room
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Climate Control
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hairdryer
- Heated Floors
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- In Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- LCD TV
- Mini-Refrigerator
- Slippers
- Turndown Service
- iPod Docking Station
Hotel Dining
Dining Room and Terrace – Serves innovative coastal-inspired cuisine; The Lounge – Offers light dining and afternoon tea; Bellini Brunch – Sunday brunch featuring bottomless Bellinis and coastal cuisine.
Nearby Attractions
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Pier, State Street, Stearns Wharf, East Beach, The Funk Zone, MOXI, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Bowl, Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Trust your vacation planning to the experts. We’ve been planning unforgettable, one-of-a-kind vacation packages for 60 years. What’s more, our US-based travel advisors are passionate about travel, and are readily available to help you before, during and after your trip.
Book Hawaii with the Experts
- Voted Best Tour Operator Hawaii 15 Consecutive Years
- Lowest Hawaii Hotel Rates & Added Values at Oceanfront Resorts on 4 Islands
- Most Competitive Private Fares on Major Airlines to Hawaii & Inter Island Flights
- First Class & Premium Economy Seating Flight Options
- 60 Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist Reservations Agents
- 200+ Hotels, Condos, Villas & Private Homes on 6 Islands
- 900+ Hawaii Sightseeing Tours, Events & Luaus with Premium Seating
- NCL Hawaiian Islands Cruises Year-Round Honolulu & Pre/Post Stay Options
- Exclusive Hertz Check-In at Hawaii Airport Locations
- Fresh Flower Lei Greetings at Hawaii Airport Locations Available
Best Price Guarantee
At Pleasant Holidays, you'll find our friendly, knowledgeable service is complemented by a commitment to providing our customers with great value. Which is why, if you find a lower price on the same vacation package elsewhere, we'll match it!
Vacations Your Way
We can help, whether you're planning a luxury getaway or travel on a shoestring budget, you're in the mood for romance or adventure, or you want to travel across the world or around the bend. From five-star resorts and all-inclusive options to villas and fully equipped condominiums with the conveniences of home, from adults-only-escapes to family-friendly getaways, from urban oasises to sprawling jungle resorts, your Pleasant Holidays vacation can be anything you want it to be.
The strength of our partnerships allows us to offer you greater value. Free nights, exclusive savings, free breakfast offers, free car rentals, room or car rental upgrades, and special amenities are possibilities. See our best offers here.
Everything You Need, All In One Place
We offer flights, hotels and vacation rentals, car rental and airport transfer options, cruises vacations and pre/post-cruise extensions, sightseeing tours and activities as well as travel protection – all in one place.
Bundle your vacation for lower pricing than when you purchase the individual components of your trip separately. That's because we negotiate special deals with our suppliers that help you save more.
Travel Planning for Groups of All Sizes
Whether you’re planning a friends’ getaway, family reunion or a destination wedding, we have the expertise and negotiating power to make your group travel a success.
Our Boutique Groups Services offer the benefits of booking as few as three rooms, while our Traditional Groups Department can navigate the travel needs for large-group events. Find out how we can help.
Extraordinary Cruise Experiences
Yes, we offer cruises too! Our varied cruise portfolio ensures that no matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, you'll find it! Cruise across the U.S. heartland on a paddlewheeler; sail around Tahiti aboard a yacht or a freighter; discover the wonders of Iceland, France's wine country, the Greek Isles or a host of glittering cities on a Europe river or ocean cruise; explore Alaska or the Caribbean on an ocean liner; or visit all four Hawaiian islands on an award-winning itinerary.
What's more, we can help you get the most from your vacation with our pre- and post-cruise extensions.
About Pleasant Holidays
Founded in 1959, Pleasant Holidays is one of the largest travel companies in the U.S., offering customizable vacation packages including flights, hotel and cruise accommodations, airport transfers and car rentals, exciting sightseeing tours and activities, travel protection coverage and more. Our vast portfolio spans the globe while featuring the world's most popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Cook Islands, Europe, Fiji, Japan & Asia, Mexico, New Zealand, South America, Tahiti, United Arab Emirates, United States, and ocean and river cruises.
The company's portfolio of travel brands includes Pleasant Holidays, Journese, Air By Pleasant and Pleasant Activities. Pleasant Holidays' headquarters is in Westlake Village, Calif., near Los Angeles, with regional offices in San Diego and Honolulu. Its dedicated team of travel professionals numbers more than 400 employees across all locations.
About Pleasant Holidays
Founded in 1959, Pleasant Holidays is one of the largest travel companies in the U.S., offering customizable vacation packages including flights, hotel and cruise accommodations, airport transfers and car rentals, exciting sightseeing tours and activities, travel protection coverage and more. Our vast portfolio spans the globe while featuring the world's most popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Cook Islands, Europe, Fiji, Japan & Asia, Mexico, New Zealand, South America, Tahiti, United Arab Emirates, United States, and ocean and river cruises.
The company's portfolio of travel brands includes Pleasant Holidays, Journese, Air By Pleasant and Pleasant Activities. Pleasant Holidays' headquarters is in Westlake Village, Calif., near Los Angeles, with regional offices in San Diego and Honolulu. Its dedicated team of travel professionals numbers more than 400 employees across all locations.
