El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa BarbaravsThe Genevieve
Both Belmond El Encanto and Santa Ynez Inn are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Belmond El Encanto ranks significantly better than Santa Ynez Inn. Belmond El Encanto comes in at #2 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 12 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara 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 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
"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
The Genevieve
3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
From $271/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This posh two-story Victorian inn in downtown Santa Ynez was built from scratch in 2002, and the owners have furnished all the rooms with authentic historical pieces." Full review
Jetsetter
"Victorian elegance and decadent spa treatments amid the vines of Santa Barbara wine country." Full review