El Encanto

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About El Encanto

There are resorts and there are resorts. Perched high on the Santa Barbara hills, this iconic hideaway features 92 bungalow-style suites and guest rooms with sweeping views over the American Riviera and Pacific Coast. This luxury resort is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low-key—the kind of hotel that invites you to recline poolside, breathe in the ocean air and sip a glass of crisp local wine. Staying at El Encanto turns a trip to Santa Barbara into an unforgettably unique escape.

  • Santa Barbara, California

  • Luxury Resort

  • Forbes 5-Star

Wellness

What We Love

Taking inspiration from coastal elements, The Spa at El Encanto promises a sublime escape. Dive deeper into wellness as the sound practitioner and meditation guru guides you through a healing and soothing sound bath meditation. Enjoy expert treatments and lean back with detoxifying teas or juices on the terrace. Freshen up your workout routine in the state-of-the-art fitness studio and get your heart racing on the latest Technogym treadmills and exercise bikes, or try one of the rejuvenating yoga sessions. From surf-lapped cliffs over the Pacific Coast to the serene hilltop gardens, tranquility and bliss are assured. 

And when it comes time to enter explorer mood, El Encanto delivers with adventure and exploration. Boutique wineries, coastal sailing trips, polo matches: there’s a vast array of things to do in Santa Barbara. Explore the incredible Wine Trail at the many tasting rooms nearby, hike the Santa Ynez Mountains, surf the waves at Rincon Point or paddle board along the coast. Whatever your dream Californian adventure, El Encanto is the perfect gateway into the golden state.

El Encanto

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Accommodations

Experience timeless Californian glamor. Rooms invite coastal-style serenity with a blend of light, airy textures and locally carved furnishings that echo the tranquility outside. Underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves warm up the cooler seasons. Marble baths invite truly decadent bathing. Come spring, throw open your ocean-facing patio doors and drink in the breeze from the privacy of your terrace.

Features & Amenities

  • Marble bathroom with heated stone floors
  • Some have a deep soak or free standing tub
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Plush bathrobe & slippers
  • Personalized honor bar, available upon request
  • Complimentary bicycles
  • Fitness center access
  • Access to golf courses
  • 24-hour room service and in-room dining

Location

El Encanto is located in Santa Barbara, California.