El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States - Show on map

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is located merely a 5-minute stroll from San Marcos Building Courtyard, offering 94 rooms along with a sundeck and a sun terrace. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the 5-star hotel is within reach of natural sights like the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.

Location

The center of Santa Barbara can be reached in 20 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are 1.9 miles away. Guests can visit places of worship such as Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, situated approximately 15 minutes by foot from the El Encanto Santa Barbara. Kids World Playground also lies 1.1 miles away. Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just moments from the property.

Rooms

All allergy-free rooms at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea and coffee making equipment for self-catering. Furnished with a writing table, these rooms have a balcony and a kitchenette area. Self-catering facilities in a bungalow include an a handy kitchenette with coffee and tea making equipment, a refrigerator, and a washing machine.

Food & Drinks

The El Encanto is fairly close to The Dining Room and Terrace, which serves delectable meals.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling, or visit a wellness center along with a treatment room and a sauna.

Why choose El Encanto Santa Barbara

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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
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • On-site car park
  • 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

  • Handicap parking
  • 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.

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From USD 474 per night
Check-in 4 Mar 2026
Check-out 5 Mar 2026
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 23:30
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.