The Suite
The Two Bedroom Oak Tree Suite is the largest of El Encanto's specialty suites, spanning roughly 1,650 square feet and blending Spanish colonial architecture with modern comforts across two king-bedded bedrooms. A spacious living area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace sits alongside a fully appointed kitchenette and separate dining space, while double doors open onto a private, furnished garden courtyard, complete with its own outdoor fireplace, dining area and trickling fountain, for indoor-outdoor living. Two marble bathrooms with heated stone floors round out the suite, and its layout, sleeping up to five guests, makes it a natural fit for families or small groups wanting privacy without sacrificing space.
The Hotel
El Encanto is a hillside hotel set in Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood above the city, with terraced gardens spread across seven acres and sweeping views toward the Pacific. Originally opened in 1918 and long a fixture of Santa Barbara's social history, the property was sold out of the Belmond portfolio in 2025 and now operates as an independent luxury hotel, though it remains a member of Leading Hotels of the World. Its 90 individually styled rooms, suites and bungalows carry hardwood or marble floors with underfloor heating throughout, and the hotel continues to trade on the same strengths that built its reputation, a quiet hilltop setting, ocean views, on-site dining and spa, and easy access down into the city below.
Suite Collection Inclusions
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Arrival Gift, Courtesy of Suite Collection From us to you, tailored to the occasion
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Experience Tailor Concierge Elevating your journey, with a human touch
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Booking With Purpose A portion of this booking will go to our non-for-profit charity partners
Suite Collection is a curated collection of beautiful suites at the world's most iconic and unique destinations, complimented with access to the most awe-inspiring and incredible experiences on offer.
We are committed to enhancing your journey, one memorable moment at a time. Our Suite Collection promise to you is that our guests always get our best prices and personalised service that exceed your expectations.
Suite Collection's Tailored Experiences gives you access to the most exceptional multi-day luxury itineraries in the world. From the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, to the ancient temples of Japan and New Zealand' majestic high country, each itinerary has been built on one single promise - deliver nothing short of the absolute pinnacle of what every destination has to offer.
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At Suite Collection, we believe that extraordinary travel should leave the world a little better than we found it. That's the idea behind our Book with Purpose initiative. For every reservation made through our platform, a portion of the proceeds is directed to one of the world's leading non-for-profit charities.
Each month, Suite Collection nominates one of our preferred charities, partnering with our guests to give back to a greater cause.
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Every stay includes a considered surprise and delight, something chosen because we've taken the time to understand what you actually loves, not because it ticks a rewards-tier box. It's waiting for you when they arrive, not redeemed after the fact. That's the difference: points reward loyalty to a programme. We reward the guest.