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About the Hotel

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
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Close to the surf-lapped cliffs of the Pacific Coast
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The 5-star non-smoking El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, approximately a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard, includes access to a ballroom and a banquet hall for meetings and celebrations. This welcoming hotel offers a lounge bar along with a treatment room and a sauna, and lies near a boat dock.

Location

2.4 km from the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the smoke-free hotel is also a short way from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. From the family-friendly El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel it will take 18 minutes to walk to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.

The property is perfectly located near a mountain.

For those travelling from afar, Santa Barbara airport is 32 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The El Encanto Santa Barbara invites you to 94 rooms, some of which have a comfortable interior with a stone fireplace. These air-conditioned rooms also have an espresso machine as well as a laptop-sized safe to keep your belongings safe. Guests are welcome to use a kitchen with coffee/tea makers, a refrigerator, and a washing machine in a bungalow.

Eat & Drink

The Dining Room and Terrace is ideal for tasting American cuisine and is situated fairly close to the hotel.

Leisure & Business

A modern gym and a heated swimming pool are available at the El Encanto. Boasting a full spa, this accommodation also features a golf course on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for stunning vistas.
  • Savor fish tacos at La Super Rica, a cherished local favorite.
  • Visit the historic Mission Santa Barbara to learn about our roots.
  • Relax at Butterfly Beach for scenic sunset views and tranquility.
  • Discover local art at El Paseo, a hidden gem of galleries and shops.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Terrace
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Garden Bungalow
2 persons
660 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
Premier King Room Terrace
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
Superior Suite Hummingbird
2 persons
800 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • 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

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
Nearby
Riviera Theatre
1000 ft
Mall
San Marcos Building Courtyard
700 ft
Restaurants
Belmond El Encanto
800 ft
800 Alvarado Pl
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Barbara22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)30 min  ·  12.3 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (iza)70 min  ·  28.9 mi
Train
Santa Barbara Amtrak5 min  ·  1.9 mi
Santa Barbara Amtrak Station5 min  ·  1.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:30
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 45 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Number of rooms:
94
Former name
El Encanto by Orient-Express
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