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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93103
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Located approximately a 20-minute walk from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park in Santa Barbara, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel offers a treatment room and a sauna. Offering 94 rooms, the hotel provides a heated pool as well.

Location

Located just a few steps from San Marcos Building Courtyard, this hotel is 20 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara city centre. 2.2 km from the El Encanto you will reach the Salt Cave Santa Barbara.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree is situated about 10 minutes by car from the property.

The hotel is only 500 metres from Lasuen & Alvarado bus stop and 4.3 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.

Rooms

The allergy-friendly rooms have a seating area equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an air conditioner. Also, there is an individual safe, tea/coffee making equipment provided. El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel also offers a bungalow with a kitchenette including tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, and a washing machine.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at the restaurant The Dining Room and Terrace, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation offers hiking and cycling as well as car hire services. A comfortable stay at the El Encanto Santa Barbara awaits you with a wellness area featuring body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
King Room Terrace
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Garden Bungalow
2 persons
61 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
Premier King Room Terrace
2 persons
50 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
Superior Suite Hummingbird
2 persons
74 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace
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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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