El Encanto Hotel and Garden Villas are perched above the red tile roofs of Santa Barbara, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. The hotel offers charming cottages, bungalows, old brick pathways and sweeping lawns spread over six acres of gardens. The hotel is well-known for its kind hospitality and prompt service and is owned by Orient Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises committed to preserving classic, historical properties. The resort comprises 84 guest rooms built in California Craftsman and Spanish Colonial style. All the rooms are ornamented in French style and feature mini bars, terry bathrobes, Penhaligon's toiletries and evening turndown service. Some guest rooms also have hardwood floors and fireplaces. Choose your favorite dish from the French American menu offered by the hotel's restaurant along with an extensive wine list. The restaurant provides excellent atmosphere for dining in the alcove, while the upper terrace offers refreshing alfresco dining with a tremendous view of glistening city lights and the Pacific Ocean. Appetizers, martinis and regional wines are served in the hotel's lobby lounge along with live piano music and sweeping ocean views. The hotel features vine draped walkways to the hotel's lily pond and outdoor splash pool patio. Meetings and other events can be hosted in the outdoor garden spaces. Make your holidays memorable by staying with us at El Encanto Hotel and Garden Villas.