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About the Hotel

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

The 5-star smoke-free El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel offers quick access to San Marcos Building Courtyard, situated about a 5-minute walk away. Featuring a lush location, the welcoming hotel includes a heated swimming pool and a modern gym, plus guests can visit El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, which is 2.6 km away.

Location

This non-smoking hotel is located near a beach district and around 10 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Zoo. Rocky Nook Park is fairly close to the El Encanto Santa Barbara, while Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop is 500 metres away.

The family property is also in the vicinity of Green Mountains.

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is a 32-minute drive from Santa Barbara airport, and 6 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.

Rooms

The hotel invites you to 94 rooms, some of which have a comfortable interior with a stone fireplace. Guests can make use of an air conditioner along with tea/coffee making equipment. A kitchenette with tea/coffee making equipment, fridges, and a washing machine are available in a bungalow.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar onsite. The Dining Room and Terrace serves a good range of international food and lies only steps away from the property.

Leisure & Business

This Santa Barbara hotel also offers fitness classes and a spa centre for extra charge. The El Encanto has free access to a public beach with umbrellas and towels. With a golf course, guests can stay fit at this hotel.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Kamar kembar superior
Max:
2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen executive
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2 persons
56 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen deluxe
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2 persons
35 m² 
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1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
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Bathtub
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Santa Barbara 1.8 km
Airports
Santa Barbara (SBA) 19.8 km
Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 46.5 km
Train
Santa Barbara Amtrak 3.0 km
Santa Barbara Amtrak Station 3.0 km

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hotel location

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
Nearby
Riviera Theatre
290 m
Mall
San Marcos Building Courtyard
210 m
Restaurants
Belmond El Encanto
220 m
800 Alvarado Pl
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