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The World's Best GEM rating · Hotel standard

How this hotel record is prepared

El Encanto completed the 2026 hotel assessment and carries a published GEM distinction. The rating is not a position in The World’s Best 100.

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Governing principles

  1. 01

    Current identity

    The operating name, address, property type and status must resolve to one current record.

  2. 02

    The complete stay

    Accommodation, service, dining, wellbeing, place and consistency are considered together.

  3. 03

    Responsible claims

    The published account distinguishes confirmed facts, editorial judgement, direct visits and matters outside the available evidence.

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Areas of review

  1. 01Character & sense of place
  2. 02Architecture, design & stewardship
  3. 03Accommodation quality & privacy
  4. 04Service delivery & consistency
  5. 05Dining & social experience
  6. 06Wellbeing & restoration
  7. 07Destination relationship
  8. 08Evidence & operational assurance
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Read the complete standard

A separate methodology page explains eligibility, evidence, editorial sign-off, commercial separation and corrections.

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2026 Global EditionHotel record

The World's Best Hotels · 2026

Santa Barbara, United States of America

In Santa Barbara, United States of America, El Encanto is distinguished by a convincing food-and-drink offer and its restorative facilities.

Location
Santa Barbara
Property
Hotel
The editorial case

Why El Encanto is one of the best

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Essential details

AddressSanta Barbara, United States of America
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Region
Americas
Property
Hotel
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