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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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Situated approximately a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms, and private parking on site. Located 2.9 km from a convenient place to shop such as Chaucer's Bookstore, the hotel provides 94 rooms.

Location

You'll need 32-minute drive to Santa Barbara airport. When staying at the El Encanto Santa Barbara, guests will be within 20 minutes' walk of the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park.

Guests might as well visit Hillside Park, which is 400 metres away. This Santa Barbara hotel also gives quick access to Riviera Theatre, located nearly a 10-minute walk away.

The accommodation is within a few blocks of Santa Barbara Amtrak train station, and the Old Mission Santa Barbara is merely 1.2 km away.

Rooms

The rooms at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel include air conditioning. Some of them comprise a balcony and a kitchenette, furnished with a writing table. Fitted with a safe box, the rooms also offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making equipment for self-catering.

Eat & Drink

The pool bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Belmond El Encanto is 250 m from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation entices guests with a treatment room and a sauna as well as a heated swimming pool. Activities such as hiking and cycling can be arranged by the El Encanto. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you with a wellness area featuring body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure.

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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El Encanto Santa Barbara 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
King Suite Terrace
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Garden Bungalow
2 persons
660 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Fireplace
Premier King Room Terrace
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
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Facilities

El Encanto Santa Barbara offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

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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El Encanto Santa Barbara 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 (SBA)30 min  ·  12.3 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco (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
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about El Encanto Santa Barbara from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 125 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
92%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Location
9.5/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 86 reviews
9.0/10
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