El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, United States of America - Tranquil hillside retreat
8.9/10 · 99 reviews

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. Featuring a heated pool, the 5-star hotel is 1.4 miles from natural sights like Skofield Park.

Location

Nearby places of interest include Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, located about 25 minutes by foot from the hotel, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away. The nearby sports attractions include Peabody Stadium, 1.2 miles from the El Encanto Santa Barbara. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is 18 minutes' walk away, and Santa Barbara Amtrak train station is situated 1.9 miles from the property. The Santa Barbara hotel is also situated only a few steps from Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop.

Rooms

The allergy-free rooms at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel combine such comforts as climate control with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also comprise a sitting area. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

Food & Drinks

You may walk 5 minutes to Belmond El Encanto or eat by The Dining Room and Terrace, located just 100 feet away.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can make different arrangements at the accommodation, including hiking and cycling or rent cars to explore Santa Barbara. This Santa Barbara hotel features a wellness area along with a treatment room and a sauna for relaxation.

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 center
  • 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
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • 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

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Recreation

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • 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 20 Oct 2026
Check-out 21 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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          From USD 474 per night
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          Guests 2 guests

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          Children:

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          All rates verified
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          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.