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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara California
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4 minutes drive to Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 15 minutes drive to Santa Barbara Zoo.

Set the mood with premium bedding, complimentary daily newspaper, streaming services, a fully-stocked minibar, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi and cable & satellite channels. Conveniences include a desk, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, a phone, an in-room safe and heated flooring.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Pool umbrellas
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3000
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric car charging station
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Organic food
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Secured parking
  • Pet-sitting services
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Spa services on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 32292
  • Fence around pool
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1918
  • Number of buildings/towers - 32
  • Total number of rooms - 92
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Parties and events are allowed on site
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Other details

Enjoy Californian cuisine at The Dining Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Mission Santa Barbara - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Alameda Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Bowl - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Arlington Theater - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Rafael Gonzalez House - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Granada Theatre - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Public Market - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Upper State Street - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
La Arcada - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Cottage Health - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46.4 km / 28.8 mi
The preferred airport for El Encanto Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Events/parties allowed
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • By ocean
  • Beach nearby
  • EarthCheck
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 72.80 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Spa access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 57.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California 93103, United States
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