El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States - Stunning ocean views
9.0/10 · 87 reviews

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is only a 5-minute stroll from San Marcos Building Courtyard and features car rentals for guests' convenience. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the 5-star hotel is 2.2 miles from natural sights like Stearns Wharf Harbor.

Location

Chase Palm Waterfront Park is located about a 10-minute drive away, and the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park is about 20 minutes by foot from the Santa Barbara hotel. Sports fans can also visit Peabody Stadium, 1.2 miles from the El Encanto Santa Barbara, and take their families to Santa Barbara Zoo, which is 2.5 miles away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Hillside Park, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. The sand West Beach also lies 2.1 miles away. Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just a few steps from the El Encanto.

Rooms

The allergy-free rooms at the property combine such comforts as climate control with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also comprise a seating area. Guests are welcome to use an a handy kitchenette with coffee/tea makers, a fridge, and a washing machine in a bungalow.

Food & Drinks

The Santa Barbara hotel is around 5 minutes' walk from Belmond El Encanto.

Leisure & Activities

A treatment room and a sauna, as well as a sundeck and a sunbathing terrace are available in the accommodation. Active guests can enjoy hiking and cycling provided on-site. This Santa Barbara hotel entices guests with a wellness center featuring body wraps, pedicure, and manicure.

Why choose El Encanto Santa Barbara

Select room
  • Full-service spa with signature treatments

  • Heated saltwater pool with ocean views

  • Lush gardens surrounding spacious rooms

  • Restaurant featuring locally inspired cuisine

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
1/17

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
  • 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

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • 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 23:30
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 474 per night
Check-in 3 Jun 2026
Check-out 4 Jun 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
All rates verified
How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
Special offers & deals Limited offer

Members Only Rate

Up to 15% off
Join now to unlock up to 15% off on your dates – visible to members only.

Mobile-Only Deal

An exclusive discount – get up to 10% off when you book from your phone.

Family Package Deal

Up to 20% off
Save up to 20% with special family packages that include your stay, meals, and fun for the kids..

Summer Deal

Up to 15% off
Make the most of summer with up to 15% off and free breakfast – limited-time offer.

Early Booking Discount

Up to 20% off
Save up to 20% when you book at least 30 days before your trip.

Rooms

Photos of El Encanto Santa Barbara

Location of El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States

 -  Stunning ocean views
Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation

Places nearby

    Guest reviews of El Encanto Santa Barbara

    9.0 Superb
    87 reviews

    Write a review

    When did you travel?

    Your rating point

    Very bad
    Excellent

    Your details

    Where are you from?
    Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your review will be published shortly.

    Review has not been sent.

    Please try again.

    Popular hotels in Santa Barbara

    Find your perfect hotel stay today

    Popular hotels all over the world

    Find your perfect hotel stay today

    Currency
    • USD U.S. dollar
    • EUR Euro
    • GBP Pound sterling
    • AUD Australian dollar
    • CAD Canadian dollar
    • BRL Brazilian real
    • CNY Chinese yuan
    • CZK Czech koruna
    • DKK Danish krone
    • HKD Hong Kong dollar
    • ILS Israeli new sheqel
    • JPY Japanese yen
    • MYR Malaysian ringgit
    • NZD New Zealand dollar
    • NOK Norwegian krone
    • PLN Polish zloty
    • RON Romanian leu
    • RUB Russian ruble
    • SAR Saudi riyal
    • SGD Singapore dollar
    • ZAR South African rand
    • KRW South Korean won
    • SEK Swedish krona
    • CHF Swiss franc
    • TRY Turkish lira
    • UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
    • THB Thai baht
    • ARS Argentina, Peso
    Select language
    100% Verified Reviews
    Enter dates to see availability
    From USD 474 per night
    Check-in 3 Jun 2026
    Check-out 4 Jun 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
    Check-in & out
    3 Jun 2026
    4 Jun 2026
    Guests
    2 guests
    We're here to help
    Hi there! Have a question? Message us—our team is happy to assist.
    Your details:
    Subject:
    Message:
    Thank you for your message. We’ll get back to you shortly!
    Your message was not delivered
    Important information
    El Encanto Santa Barbara
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 23:30
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.