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San Ysidro Ranch vs El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property and Belmond El Encanto are both recommended by writers. On balance, Belmond El Encanto ranks significantly higher than San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property. Belmond El Encanto ranks #2 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 15 sources including Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Forbes Travel Guide.
San Ysidro Ranch
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
The Telegraph
goop
Hideaway Report
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900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $745 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Welcoming guests since 1893, San Ysidro Ranch has long been an elite hideaway."
Oyster
Luxury
"San Ysidro Ranch is one of the most exclusive, romantic luxury options in not just California, but the entire country."
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Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"All of the 41 private cottages and suites have decks and hot tubs. The resort sits less than an hour south of the Santa Ynez Valley, a perfect daytrip for wine tasting."
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Time Out
"This romantic hideaway in Montecito's foothills overlooking the Pacific is a beloved wedding and anniversary destination for good reason."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Settle in at this 550-acre paradise and you’ll see why John and Jackie Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon here, at this resort tucked away in the foothills of Montecito."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This 1800s citrus farm and hotel on 500 acres in the Montecito Hills is "just about as perfect as any place can be.""
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Fodor's
"At this romantic hideaway on a historic property in the Montecito foothills... guest cottages are scattered among groves of orange trees and flower beds."
The Telegraph
9.0
"San Ysidro Ranch dates back to 1893 and has long been considered as one of the country's finest hotels."
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goop
"On an olive and lavender tree studded estate that was originally built as a citrus farm in the 19th century, you’ll find 41 secluded bungalows."
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Hideaway Report
98.0
"Sophisticated 500-acre cottage-style resort in the leafy foothills of Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara."
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
goop
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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."
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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. "
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A gorgeous historic landmark in the hills... that preserved its character while adding modern perks to luxury bungalows."
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Jetsetter
"The crown jewel of Santa Barbara sparkles with lush gardens, a pool, spa and modern Cali cuisine."
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Afar Magazine
"It was by far one of the best hotels we've stayed in the whole world over."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"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."
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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."
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