El Encanto Santa Barbara
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About this property
El Encanto Santa Barbara is a 5-star independent resort in Santa Barbara, CA, situated within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. The property comprises 92 individually decorated guestrooms, including 22 suites, offering guests a distinctive stay in the heart of the city.
Each guestroom features a flat-screen television, iPod docking station, and premium bedding with down comforters. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, and bathrooms appointed with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.8 out of 5 stars.
The Dining Room serves Californian cuisine at one of the property's two restaurants, with room service available during limited hours. A bar and lounge and poolside bar provide venues for casual refreshment, and full breakfasts are offered daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
El Encanto Santa Barbara features a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreation and wellness amenities include an outdoor pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center. A complimentary beach shuttle provides direct access to the sand and surf. The property also offers yoga classes, free bicycles, concierge services, and a garden terrace. Pets are welcome, with up to two per room permitted.
Located 1.5 miles from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 3.5 miles from the Santa Barbara Zoo, the property sits near Upper State Street and other cultural landmarks. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 9 miles away, approximately 15 minutes' drive. The location has earned a 4.7 out of 5 rating from guests across 507 reviews, with 89.8 percent recommending the property.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with flexible arrival times available. Standard check-out is 12:00 PM. The resort is a smoke-free, pet-friendly property with 24-hour front desk service, valet parking (surcharge), and comprehensive accessibility features including wheelchair access and assistive listening devices.
Location & nearby attractions
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
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
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
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
La Arcada - 2.5 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).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pet friendly
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- 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.