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El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California

What guests liked

Guests rave about the hotel's beautifully maintained grounds, stunning views, and excellent staff, with many praising the friendly and attentive service, delicious food, and luxurious amenities.

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Pool

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair

Restaurant

Gym

Pet Friendly

Room Service

Spa

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California

Mission Santa Barbara

17 min walk

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

20 min walk

Alice Keck Memorial Garden

21 min walk

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More About El Encanto Santa Barbara

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

Enjoy Californian cuisine at The Dining Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Amenities
Popular Amenities

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair

Restaurant

Gym

Pet Friendly

Room Service

Spa

Meeting Rooms

El Encanto Santa Barbara Policies

Check-In

4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out

12:00 PM

Age Restriction

This property is for guests who are 21 and older.

Check-In Instructions

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.

Check-In Special Instructions

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

know before you go

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. A car is not required for transportation to and from this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Fees

Optional - Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person. Secured 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.