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Santa Barbara Inn vs El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn and Belmond El Encanto are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond El Encanto scores significantly higher than Santa Barbara Inn. Belmond El Encanto comes in at 95 with accolades from 15 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Star Service.

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
7 / 10
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $259 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Gayot Gayot
"Along with its beach location, it's ideally located for pleasant walks to the Andre Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"California dreaming on the American Riviera! Santa Barbara Inn embodies the perfect fusion of California-casual elegance and tropical paradise." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Santa Barbara Inn is an impressive boutique hotel that reopened in mid-2016 after a complete overhaul." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The spacious rooms are decorated with Polynesian and Asian influences and have decks, refrigerators, 42-inch high-definition TVs, queen or full pullout sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The quaint Santa Barbara Inn sits across from the beach and Cabrillo Ballpark in Santa Barbara, California. Renovated in 2016, the hotel’s striking, red terra cotta roof and Spanish..." Full review
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
9 / 10
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $524 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Time Out Time Out
"Marvel at the stunning views and serene privacy in this historic hilltop hideaway." Full review
Star Service 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 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 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 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 Oyster
Luxury
"A gorgeous historic landmark in the hills... that preserved its character while adding modern perks to luxury bungalows." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The crown jewel of Santa Barbara sparkles with lush gardens, a pool, spa and modern Cali cuisine." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It was by far one of the best hotels we've stayed in the whole world over." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
goop 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
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