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El Encanto Santa Barbara

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

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Located in: SANTA BARBARA, CA
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
El Encanto Santa Barbara offers 92 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary newspapers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located in Upper Riviera, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, El Encanto Santa Barbara is in the suburbs and near the beach. Mission Santa Barbara is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Lotusland. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Santa Barbara Zoo. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • babysitting
  • bar
  • breakfast available
  • business services
  • crib
  • fitness equipment
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • heater
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • microwave
  • no smoking
  • outdoor space
  • parking available
  • pool
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • spa
  • tv
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: USD 30 per person
  • Room service available
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Things to do
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes
Family Friendly
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Conveniences
  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services
Business Services
  • Conference space (32292 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 7
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden
Language Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Visual fire alarm
Activities Nearby
  • Beach access
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Mountain climbing
  • Sailing
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Whale watching
  • Winery tours
More
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
Bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food and Drink
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Toaster
More
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Check-out before noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability
Pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Special check-in instructions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
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 inclusionsConcierge serviceFitness center accessPool accessShuttle serviceSpa access
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 per personSecured valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)Pet fee: USD 175 per pet, per nightService animals are exempt from feesLate 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.
You need to know
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
We should mention
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • 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
  • This property does not have elevators
 

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