Name: El Encanto Santa Barbara
Address: 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, US
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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.

Embrace personalised luxury and daily housekeeping, premium bedding, streaming services, a fully-stocked minibar, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, room service, cable & satellite channels and in-room coffee & tea facilities, crafted for an intimate stay. Conveniences include a desk, bathrobes, an in-room safe, heated flooring, a phone and an iron and ironing board.

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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.

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
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission - 1.8 km / 1.1 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
Santa Barbara Channel - 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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