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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

4.6/540 Reviews
We were really looking forward to experiencing a 4 night stay here and were sure it would be the highlight of our 3 week trip across the States to celebrate our anniversary . However we were left a little disappointed with a few aspects during our stay. We arrived a little earlier than guaranteed check in time and enjoyed relaxing in the bar and on the chairs overlooking Santa Barbara. However, we were not contacted after check in time and had to ask twice and so check in was later than expected. Our room was stunning though and worth the wait. Highlights were definitely the view, setting above Santa Barbara, the relaxed atmosphere and terrace for meals. However, it was mainly service that was disappointing for such a high end hotel. Breakfast was erratic. Day one was spot on, day two we had to ask for missing items, day three took over an hour and on our final morning it was twenty minutes before we managed to even get a drink let alone someone to take an order. The pool area is stunning visually, however, don’t take a bed near the pool room unless you want all the staff gossip, though it was entertaining! Plus it took over half an hour for a glass of fizz to arrive and when it did, it was luke warm - just not what you’d expect. We enjoyed dinner in the restaurant on our first night but the menu didn’t offer enough choice for us to dine there again. We didn’t manage to book the shuttle but ubers were easy to come by. I think perhaps if we’d have stayed one night, we’d have been more ‘wowwed’ and the cracks wouldn’t have been so apparent. For a leading hotel of the world a little polish and elbow grease is needed to be truly worthy of the title.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

4.1/5116 Reviews
Goleta
I came in with my husband to celebrate our honeymoon. I spoke with Ella over the phone wanting to make our experience extra special. She was extremely helpful booking and picking treatments and responding to my messages very quickly. Ella ended up being the one who checked us in, and we were greeted by a gift and hand written card. It was so sweet and special. She even remembered our name which we thought was so sweet LOL! Check in was smooth and I felt so welcomed. Adi was so kind and helpful setting up my locker showing me around the facilities. I relaxed at the spa pool for the remainder of my spa trip and checked out with suli and Beth who were very sweet and even gave me a treat bag with some mini spa products. This honeymoon was extra special and me and my husband had amazing massages with Owen and Heather. We had a wonderful experience at the spa. Although prices were high it was worth it!!
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

4.5/588 Reviews
West Beach
The hotel is expensive, but the room is not big, there is no bathtub and no view of the sea. Most of the money is paid in this location and exquisite decoration. Hotel parking is also expensive, and there is no free service, so the 7, 8, 8 nights of hotels are really not cost-effective. Of course, it is also a bit historical and design. It is indeed a lot of rich people to live, but if you want to really enjoy the feeling of rich people, it is best to book a room for more than one night, otherwise you will regret the money throwing in the water like me. Don't say that I didn't see the world in poor and sour, I moved out and lived in downtown Santa Barbara, LA and other places, no comparison and no harm. I can say that I don’t think I have too much money to live. After all, it is still a luxury hotel. It will not be uncomfortable. I can’t buy it with a little money. Don’t be as fascinated by Xiaohongshu as I am.

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Highest PriceNZD 12,688
Lowest PriceNZD 696
Number of Reviews244
Number of Hotels4
Average Price (Weekdays)NZD 2,133
Average Price (Weekends)NZD 2,635