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El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA
★★★★★
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1,499 reviews

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Amenities

24-hour front desk

ATM/banking

Assistive listening devices available

At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs

Free beach shuttle

Outdoor pool

Secured parking

Swimming pool

Other amenities:

Babysitting or childcare (surcharge), Balcony, Ballroom, Banquet hall, Bar/Lounge, Biodegradable/compostable stirrers, Biodegradable/compostable straws, Boat tours nearby, Braille or raised signage, Breakfast available (surcharge), Coffee/tea in common areas, Comprehensive food waste policy, Comprehensive recycling policy, Concierge services, Conference space, Conference space size (feet) - 32292, Conference space size (meters) - 3000, Couples/private dining, Eco-friendly cleaning products provided, Eco-friendly toiletries, Ecotours nearby, Electric vehicle charging station, Evening entertainment, Express check-out, Fence around pool, Fireplace in lobby, Food and water bowls, Free bicycles on site, Free newspapers in lobby, Free wifi, Garden, Gift shops or newsstand, Golfing nearby, Gym/fitness center, Hiking/biking trails nearby, Internet access in public areas - high speed, Kayaking nearby, Laundry, Locally-owned & organized tours & activities, Luggage storage, Meeting rooms, Mountain biking nearby, Mountain climbing nearby, Multilingual staff, No single-use plastic soda bottles, No single-use plastic stirrers, No single-use plastic straws, Organic food, Outdoor furniture, Pet friendly, Picnic area, Pool sun loungers, Pool umbrellas, Porter/bellhop, Restaurants, Reusable cups only, Reusable tableware only, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Sailing nearby, Sauna, Shopping on site, Showcase for local artists, Smoke-free property, Spa, Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge), Surfing/bodyboarding nearby, Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more), Terrace, Tours/ticket assistance, Valet parking (surcharge), Vegan menu options available, Vegetable garden, Vegetarian breakfast available, Vegetarian menu options available, Visual alarms in hallways, Wedding services, Wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible – no, Yoga classes/instruction on site

Description

Perched above the Pacific with sweeping ocean vistas, El Encanto is a serene boutique retreat just five minutes from central Santa Barbara. This iconic hillside hideaway features an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and a locally inspired restaurant and bar. Each spacious guest room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar, fireplace, and a cozy sitting area overlooking lush gardens. Guests can stay active in the modern fitness center or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and business services. El Encanto offers convenient access to local attractions, including the Santa Barbara Mission and Botanical Gardens—both just two miles away. The Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is a 10-minute drive.
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Room occupancy

All the rooms above are guaranteed to fit guests. Extra guests are at the hotel's discretion and may be subject to additional fees.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in is at 04:00 PM and Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

This page was last updated on Sep 5, 2026.

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