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El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado PlaceSee map

$ 1,021.90per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 10 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Shuttle service
This hotel offers a shuttle service
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Spa
Sauna
4.7/5Fantastic 589 reviews
Exploring the area
Santa Barbara Station, 3.0km, About 6 mins from hotel by car
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 12.8km, About 15 mins from hotel by car
Santa Barbara Bowl, 1.1km, About 17 mins from hotel by foot
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Deluxe Double Room
2 beds

61 m²

35
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger

42 m²

Garden view

22
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger

33 m²

Garden view

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Suite (Specialty)
1 double bed or bigger

84.0 m²

Garden view

3
Suite, Terrace
2 beds

Garden view

19
One Bedroom Suite
1 double bed or bigger

56 m²

No pictures available yet
Room, Terrace
1 double bed or bigger

42.0 m²

Garden view

No pictures available yet
Premier Room, Terrace
1 double bed or bigger

58.0 m²

Garden view

4
Bungalow (Garden)
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

3
Premier Suite, Terrace
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

No pictures available yet
Premier Room (King)
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Garden view

6
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Wishing Well)
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

No pictures available yet
Suite, 2 Bedrooms Vista Suite
2 beds
8
Suite (Vista)
1 double bed or bigger

Ocean view

7
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)
2 beds

Garden view

7
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Camellia)
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

6
Suite (Wishing Well)
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

9
Suite (Hummingbird)
1 double bed or bigger

74.0 m²

Garden view

7
Suite (Camellia)
1 double bed or bigger

Garden view

5
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Vista)
1 double bed or bigger

Ocean view

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Reviews

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4.7/5.0

Fantastic

589 reviews
Location
4.7
Services offered
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Atmosphere & facilities
4.6
All
4.5+
3.0+
Teresina
Reviewed: 13 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family

Best place to relax, rewind, replenish,
Jazzmyne
Reviewed: 10 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends

This is a beautiful property with lovely grounds and spacious rooms featuring large bathrooms. The staff was consistently lovely and accommodating throughout our stay. We didn’t try the on-site restaurant, but the pool was fabulous and never felt overcrowded. The gym is nothing special, though it’s convenient to have one available. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to check in a couple of hours early, which made a big difference after traveling. The location is great—close enough to downtown Santa Barbara, and Ubers to Montecito/Santa Barbara were only $12–18 per trip. I would happily book this hotel again on future visits to Santa Barbara.
John
Reviewed: 7 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Outstanding luxury experience. Could do a tiny bit more for dining (snack options).
Olga
Reviewed: 21 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Me and my husband had a very nice stay here! Our room was so spacious and spotless and featured a remarkably comfortable bed. The staff were incredibly accommodating and efficient. Great location and beautiful grounds. Overall, it’s a solid 5 star experience.
scott
Reviewed: 2 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Man this place is awesome!!!! Perfect place for couples to unwind. Very sexy! Food is awesome staff is awesome and waitstaff was over the top. Can’t wait to see what the new owners do w the place.
Jacqueline
Reviewed: 31 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family

Beautiful location up in the hills , views , quiet , relaxing . Staff is very friendly and helpful . Pool was great , very very clean . Food was good , I recommend the short ribs ♥️♥️one of the best I’ve had . It was a wonderful little weekend get away , I will definitely be going back , loved it !
Dylan
Reviewed: 28 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Wonderful stay
Joseph
Reviewed: 10 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Wonderful place wonderful staff great food and amenities
Donna
Reviewed: 23 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family

beautiful property, with many separate cottages, beautifully kept property, gorgeous views.
Julie
Reviewed: 21 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
We loved this hotel so much that we made a reservation as soon as we got home!

Overview

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Renovation:2013-01-01
Rooms:92
Floors:2
Star rating:

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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Description

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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Santa Barbara Station

Train stations
3.0km

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Airports
12.8km

Attractions

Santa Barbara Bowl

1.1km

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

1.1km

Alice Keck Memorial Garden

1.2km

Alameda Park

1.2km

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

1.6km

Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

1.7km

Granada Theatre

1.7km

Arlington Theater

1.7km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Spa
Sauna
General
Electric car charging station
Free shuttle service
Parking
Non-smoking throughout
Fireplace
Childcare services (additional charge)
Gift shop
Shop
Accessibility
Wedding services
Free bicycles on site
Valet parking (additional charge)
Garden
Pet services
Safety & security
Safety deposit box
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Reception services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge
ATM/Bank
Tourist info desk
Fast check-out
Multilingual staff
Health & fitness
Fitness classes
Outdoor Swimming pool
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Food & drink
Poolside bar
Breakfast service (additional charge)
Activities
Ballroom
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 16:00 - Before 12:00

Latest check-out time:Before 12:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 21 or above

Special check-in instructions

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.

Check-in descriptions

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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Children aged above 12 will be charged as adults at this property

Mandatory 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 fees

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.

Food & drinks

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.

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