Hotel★★★★★
El Encanto, Santa Barbara
Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara (CA), United States
About El Encanto, Santa Barbara
El Encanto, Santa Barbara is a hotel in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara (CA), United States. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 18 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Santa Barbara (CA). The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 13 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 12:00
- Rooms
- 315
- Floors
- 3
- Opened
- 1918
- Last renovated
- 2013
- Formerly
- Belmond El Canto
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 0
Hotel prices in Santa Barbara (CA) by month
800 Alvarado Place
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How El Encanto, Santa Barbara scores
Better rated than 67% of hotels in Santa Barbara (CA)
- Guest rating 9.1
- Location 2.6
- Facilities 8.3
- Spa & wellness 9.5
Santa Barbara (CA) average
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- 24-hour room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Minibar
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 2.6/10
- Walk grade
- 19/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beachEast Beach | 3.3 km7 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) | 13 km28 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSanta Barbara (CA) | 2.4 km5 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopRiviera Market | 920 m15 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacySB Organic Supply | 1.4 km23 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History1.0 km
- Historicial Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara1.3 km
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.4 km
- Couture Pattern Museum1.5 km
- Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery1.6 km
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum1.8 km
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Questions about El Encanto, Santa Barbara
How do guests rate El Encanto, Santa Barbara?
El Encanto, Santa Barbara has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 18 reviews, which is better than 67% of rated hotels in Santa Barbara (CA).
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Encanto, Santa Barbara?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Does El Encanto, Santa Barbara include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does El Encanto, Santa Barbara have a pool?
Yes, El Encanto, Santa Barbara has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at El Encanto, Santa Barbara?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is El Encanto, Santa Barbara from the airport?
The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 13 km away in a straight line.
What was El Encanto, Santa Barbara called before?
El Encanto, Santa Barbara was previously known as Belmond El Canto.
When did El Encanto, Santa Barbara open?
El Encanto, Santa Barbara opened in 1918 and was last renovated in 2013.
How many rooms does El Encanto, Santa Barbara have?
El Encanto, Santa Barbara has 315 rooms on 3 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near El Encanto, Santa Barbara?
Yes: Riviera Market, about 920 m away (15 min walk).
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