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El Encanto Santa Barbara

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
Suite, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Camellia)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow (Garden) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Bungalow (Garden)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Hummingbird) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (Hummingbird)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premier Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite (Vista) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite (Vista)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (Wishing Well)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Wishing Well)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Vista)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (Camellia)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
El Encanto Santa Barbara offers 92 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa at El Encanto has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at El Encanto Santa Barbara, you'll be within walking distance of Mission Santa Barbara. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle, plus 2 restaurants. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and pet-sitting services.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine with ocean views at The Dining Room, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy at Spa at El Encanto
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mission Santa Barbara and a few minutes from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
  • Free beach shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services
El Encanto Santa Barbara offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 32292 square feet (3000 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury El Encanto Santa Barbara. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Dining Room – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
The Terrace – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Lounge – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar specialises in Californian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Pool – This poolside café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Dining Room
  • The Lounge
  • The Pool
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 32,292 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 floors
  • 32 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1918
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 57.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 72.80 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Spa access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 57.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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