Overview of El Encanto Santa Barbara
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General information
El Encanto Santa Barbara, a 5-star hotel rated 9.3/10 on Booking.com, combines luxury and nature in a serene hilltop setting. This Santa Barbara hotel features a gourmet restaurant, zero-edge outdoor pool, and indulgent spa services. The restored 1920s architecture reflects the area's Spanish-colonial style with modern artistic touches.
Rooms & Amenities
Accommodations at El Encanto include 90 suites, bungalows, and rooms designed with coastal serenity in mind. Each room features marble bathrooms with heated floors, an outdoor terrace, and contemporary furnishings with local artistic influence. The bungalows offer additional privacy and scenic views of the gardens or Pacific.
Dining Options
The Dining Room and Terrace serve seasonally inspired cuisine, incorporating sustainable seafood and homegrown herbs. Guests can enjoy inventive cocktails at The Lounge, with live music most evenings. The elegant dining spaces provide both indoor and alfresco options with stunning views.
Leisure & Activities
Recreational activities include guided hiking tours and access to local wineries, with the possibility of unique experiences such as a wine-painting class. The Spa at El Encanto offers various treatments inspired by nature, alongside a state-of-the-art fitness studio. The property features 3 hectares of terraced gardens with walking paths.
Services & Transportation
El Encanto provides a courtesy car to local attractions, including the Santa Barbara Mission and downtown shops, within a 8.0 km radius. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport and a short walk to bus stops. Valet parking is also offered for guests with cars.
Hotel facilities
General
No smoking on site
On-site car park
Handicap 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
Dining
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
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
Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics
Make up services
Services
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Board games
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