El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States - Tranquil hillside retreat

Located merely a 5-minute stroll from San Marcos Building Courtyard, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel provides guests with a sundeck and a summer terrace, as well as body wraps, a body scrub, and pedicure. Located 1.8 miles from a convenient place to store such as Chaucer's Bookstore, the 5-star hotel provides 94 rooms.

Location

The hotel is located about 10 minutes by car from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and about 25 minutes by foot from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. The El Encanto Santa Barbara is also 1.4 miles from such natural sights as Skofield Park. Guests might as well visit Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, which is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. The nearby sports attractions feature Peabody Stadium 1.2 miles from the property. El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is also situated within easy reach of Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop.

Rooms

Coffee/tea making equipment along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the allergy-free rooms at the Santa Barbara hotel.

Food & Drinks

The accommodation is around 5 minutes' walk from Belmond El Encanto, which serves delectable meals.

Leisure & Activities

Also, at this Santa Barbara hotel, guests can relax in a heated pool or engage in hiking and cycling. Onsite spa amenities include a wellness center along with a treatment room and a sauna.

Why choose El Encanto Santa Barbara

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  • Outdoor saltwater pool available year-round

  • Comprehensive spa with multiple treatments

  • Locally inspired restaurant and bar onsite

  • Modern fitness center and wellness classes

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

  • 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.

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From USD 474 per night
Check-in 27 Apr 2026
Check-out 28 Apr 2026
Guests 2 guests

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Children:

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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.