El Encanto Santa Barbara

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Hilltop sanctuary with heated floors

Perched atop a hill, the enchanting pool area creates an oasis of relaxation amid lush greenery and breathtaking harbor views. Exquisite meals showcase fresh ingredients at two ocean-view restaurants. Guests can enjoy the full-service spa or join activities at the 24-hour fitness center.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Camellia)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A covered outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table with a bowl of fruit, and a large umbrella.

Bungalow (Garden)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite (Hummingbird)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, wooden cabinet, and a television.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a TV.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative headboard.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony, and a view of greenery.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, Terrace

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a lamp, and a view through a window.

Premier Suite, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden, and a door leading outside.

Suite, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the garden, and a door leading outside.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, fireplace, and a television mounted above it.

Suite (Vista)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table with books and a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Suite (Wishing Well)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Wishing Well)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Vista)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a fireplace, and a closet.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Oak Tree)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite (Camellia)

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

Suite (Camellia)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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 Lotusland and Santa Ynez Valley. 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 climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • A historic church with a bell tower and a fountain in the foreground.
    Mission Santa Barbara
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A brick building with a tiled roof labeled "Santa Barbara Bowl."
    Santa Barbara Bowl
    5 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arlington Theater
    7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
    7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    15 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
    4 min drive
  • CAJÉ
    4 min drive
  • Shang Hai
    4 min drive
  • Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant
    20 min walk
  • The Daily Grind
    4 min drive

About this property

El Encanto Santa Barbara

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Mission Santa Barbara
  • Located close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Lotusland, El Encanto Santa Barbara provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy at Spa at El Encanto, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Californian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a sauna.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Concierge services, ATM/banking services, and pet-sitting services
  • Room features
  • All 92 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
    • Heated floors, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
    • 42-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and on-request microwaves

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does El Encanto Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Encanto Santa Barbara on Nov 4, 2026 start from $790, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Encanto Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 175 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Encanto Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is El Encanto Santa Barbara located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Santa Barbara Zoo and Lotusland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

El Encanto Santa Barbara Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 613 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel where service and kindness are evident everywhere but not pretentious in any sense. Made for a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay!!! The entire staff was amazing. Turns down Service was excellent. The restaurant was wonderful. I have nothing to critique. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful! The views were amazing, the food was great as were the cocktails. The only downside is the gym was very small so only a handful of people could be in there at once.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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 !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful property, with many separate cottages, beautifully kept property, gorgeous views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Entire staff was amazing. The Valet crew were exceptional!! Very knowledgeable of the area and restaurants. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great staff restaurant is questionable but sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Magnificent property. Wonderful amenities. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect retreat-like experience—the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was absolutely exceptional and made the experience so great. Can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was excellent. Staff and accommodations were great. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The American Riviera Holiday

Fabulous hotel and staff! The view makes you feel like you’re in Italy and they are dog and kid friendly!! The perfect vacation from LA!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, clean and comfortable property. Staff was friendly, courteous and went out of their way to assure our stay was special. A wonderful experience all the way around. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A classic family retreat

A great family get-away with with grandchildren and adult children- located in the hills of Santa Barbara- an ideal place to un-wind and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Natury and relaxing. Service is great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and exceptional service. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Grounds are beautiful, room is lucxurious but also cozy and of course clean, this place was a relaxing sanctuary, Food is great and valet parking is efficient. However, it was a bit pricey compared to 5 star hotels in major cities like the luxury hotels we stay in Beverly Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely gorgeous and so tranquil! It is a piece of Heaven on Earth. The views are unbelievable and the rooms are so large, the bed is super luxurious and even the robes are ultra lush!! Love love love it! Stay here without a thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible staff - check-in happens in the sitting room while they fetch you a welcome cocktail from the bar. Rooms are gorgeous, quiet, and spaced far apart. The entire surrounding grounds are beautifully manicured gardens. Not cheap but very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent front desk manager Armando. Beautiful serene luxurious property with great service. The best property in the area surpasses the Rosewood for quiet and serenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Celebrating birthday at a favorite location we’ve visited for decades through many phases of our life & the Hotel’s and loved them all. Even in a room ‘without a view,’ the cleanliness, luxe amenities, charm of the architecture and Edenic grounds will delight all of your senses. All of the staff is so friendly and helpful, and with the Restaurant deck with the trees, city and ocean views, your visit will surely be filled with lasting vacation memories that will bring you back for years, at least in your dreams!
View from our front porch of the lovely pool and Santa Barbara and the Pacific beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025