El Encanto, Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States - Hilltop tranquility

The welcoming 5-star El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is nestled only 250 metres from San Marcos Building Courtyard, offering 79 rooms and featuring a sauna, facials, and a shared lounge. Along with the use of a fitness centre on site, sports fans are invited to discover Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis Court, which is about a 10-minute drive away.

Location

The boutique hotel has a central location just 1.8 km from Kids World Playground, while shopping venues like Chaucer's Bookstore are 3.2 km away. The smoke-free El Encanto Santa Barbara offers proximity to such natural sights as Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (1.5 km) and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (2.6 km). The non-smoking property is also within walking distance of Green Mountains. A family vacation to Santa Barbara will become more exciting if you visit Santa Barbara Zoo lying approximately a 15-minute ride from El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara. Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop is situated in proximity to the accommodation.

Rooms

Looking onto the garden, the spacious rooms are appointed with climate control along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They have a comfortable interior. Offering such amenities as toiletries and bathrobes, the bathrooms also include a bathtub and a shower.

Food & Drinks

The El Encanto Santa Barbara offers a daily continental breakfast. Guests are welcome to a snack bar on site. Within easy walking distance of this Santa Barbara property, The Dining Room and Terrace serves American meals.

Leisure & Activities

Upon request and at a surcharge, fitness classes and spa therapy can also be provided. The hotel features a swimming pool. Additionally, staying at this Santa Barbara property, active guests can enjoy a golf course on site.

Why choose El Encanto, Santa Barbara

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  • Stunning panoramic views of the Pacific

  • Luxurious bungalows with private terraces

  • Zero-edge pool overlooking lush gardens

  • Exceptional dining with local ingredients

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Recreation

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

In the bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • HBO available
  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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From USD 474 per night
Check-in 13 Jul 2025
Check-out 14 Jul 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States

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    800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States

    Important information
    El Encanto, Santa Barbara
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.