El Encanto Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara
Voyza AI summary
El Encanto Santa Barbara is a 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara. Guest sentiment is solid at 9.4/10 based on 234 guest reviews. Sweeping Pacific Ocean Views : Experience breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from our boutique hotel, located just 5 minutes' drive from Central Santa Barbara. Luxurious Amenities : Indulge in our outdoor pool, spa and wellness centre, and on-site bar and restaurant. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining.
About El Encanto Santa Barbara
Sweeping Pacific Ocean Views:
Experience breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from our boutique hotel, located just 5 minutes' drive from Central Santa Barbara.
Luxurious Amenities:
Indulge in our outdoor pool, spa and wellness centre, and on-site bar and restaurant. Each spacious room features a flat-screen TV, minibar, fireplace, and seating area, all with complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Convenience and Recreation:
Enjoy our 24-hour reception, business centre, and fitness centre during your stay. Explore nearby attractions like the Santa Barbara Mission, Botanical Gardens, and Municipal Golf Course, all within 2-10 minutes' drive from El Encanto.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at El Encanto.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe King Room
Room Only
King Room with Terrace
Room Only
Premier King Room
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Premier King Room with Terrace
Room Only
Deluxe Double Room
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One-Bedroom Suite
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Amenities
Location
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Address
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara
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Distance table
Source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim.
Neighborhood
El Encanto Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, El Encanto Santa Barbara is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Santa Barbara activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Santa Barbara, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Guest reviews
Cleanliness
9.6Property was clean and well maintained.
Service
10.0Incredible staff with attentive service.
Location
10.0Beautiful location and grounds.
Room Quality
8.6Room was dated, with some functional issues noted.
Amenities
8.6Limited amenities were mentioned, impacting the overall experience.
Value for Money
9.1Overpriced for what was provided, especially noted in room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.6Food was delicious but service was inconsistent.
Overall Experience
9.9Overall a wonderful experience, with minor issues.
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Policies & house rules
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet
- WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Children and extra bed policy
- Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Parking
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.
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