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Harbor House InnvsEl Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond El Encanto is preferred by most reviewers compared to Harbor House Inn. Belmond El Encanto comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 15 reviewers including Gayot, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Harbor House Inn
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gayot
104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Oyster Mid-Range
"Harbor House Inn looks like something out of a Disney fairytale: Charming and quaint, this 17-room bed and breakfast-style inn sits in a quiet residential area just minutes from West Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "Down by the harbor, this freshly converted motel offers good-value studios, including two that welcome your four-legged friend with open arms." Full review
Gayot "In a quiet neighborhood just off the waterfront, this seventeen-unit motor court surprises with its homey accommodations."
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's Gayot
Travel + Leisure Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
goop Show All Reviews
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $524/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out "Marvel at the stunning views and serene privacy in this historic hilltop hideaway." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is tucked into a tony residential enclave, hovering above the Santa Barbara Mission, minutes from the pier, distinguished dining and State Street shopping. " Full review
Frommer's "The hotel has an intimate feel, with 92 luxury bungalows that overlook the city and the ocean, nestled among winding paths and gardens." Full review
Gayot "This French country-style hotel is set high in Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood on ten lush acres overlooking the town and Santa Barbara Channel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "We suggest making time for the farm-to-fork restaurant: the bounty of vegetables and herbs from the on-site garden... the aged white cheddar made with milk." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A gorgeous historic landmark in the hills... that preserved its character while adding modern perks to luxury bungalows." Full review
Jetsetter "The crown jewel of Santa Barbara sparkles with lush gardens, a pool, spa and modern Cali cuisine." Full review
Afar Magazine "It was by far one of the best hotels we've stayed in the whole world over." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This exclusive, one-time haunt of Roosevelt and award-winning Spanish Mission Revival-style gem is where old money Angelenos come to chill when LA gets too hot." Full review
goop "Perched on an olive tree-studded hillside overlooking the Pacific ocean, the Belmond El Encanto is more than deserving of its Forbes five-star accolades." Full review
