El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

1900 Lasuen Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, US 93103 • Show map

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El Encanto Hotel

1900 Lasuen Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, US 93103

Located in the exclusive Rivera neighborhood of Santa Barbara, El Encanto Hotel offers charming cottages, bungalows, old brick pathways and sweeping lawns set within six acres of gardens, and features spectacular views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1918, the hotel once provided gracious hospitality to old-world Hollywood starlets. Today, the property is owned by Orient Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises, which is committed to preserving classic, historical properties. Just one-half mile past the historic Santa Barbara Mission, El Encanto Hotel is five minutes from the downtown shops and restaurants on State Street. The 40-mile Santa Ynez Vineyards Trail begins five miles from the city.
El Encanto Hotel offers 84 guestrooms in one- and two-story California Craftsman and Spanish Colonial-style bungalows decorated in French Country. Guestroom amenities include minibars, Internet access, down pillows and comforters, terry bathrobes, Penhaligon's toiletries, evening turndown service, and complimentary daily newspapers. Some guestrooms also have hardwood floors and fireplaces.
The hotel's restaurant features a French-American menu that changes seasonally, along with an extensive wine list. The restaurant provides quiet, intimate dining in the alcove, while the upper terrace offers refreshing alfresco dining against the backdrop of glistening city lights and the Pacific Ocean. Popular with locals, the hotel's lobby lounge serves appetizers, martinis, and regional wines with a backdrop of live piano music and sweeping ocean views.
Hotel amenities include vine-draped walkways to the hotel's lily pond, wishing well and outdoor splash pool patio. Maps for self-guided nature walks and local wine country tour information are complimentary. The hotel offers four salons and outdoor garden spaces for meetings and events. Valet parking is complimentary.

Location Description: SANTA BARBARA MISSION

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Property Amenities

Dry Cleaning Service
Bar/Lounge
Coffee in lobby
Banquet Facilities
Conference Room(s)
Fireplace in lobby
Swimming pool - outdoor
Business services
Babysitting or child care
Poolside bar
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (limited hours)
Parking (valet)
Concierge services
Number of rooms: 52
Event catering
Audio-visual equipment

Patio
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Parking (free)
Self parking
Safe-deposit box - front desk
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Picnic area
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Express check-out
Doorman/doorwoman
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Meeting rooms (small groups)
Wedding services
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Dry cleaning/laundry service

Property Information

Small pets only
Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Pet deposit required
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
3.5 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 52
u Floors - 2

Area Activities

-Santa Barbara Mission 0.5 Mile / 1 Kilometer
-Ganna Walska Lotus Land 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers
-Museum of Art 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers

Hotel Driving Directions

From Santa Barbara Airport:
Take Hwy 101 South and take Mission Street Exit.
Make a left turn, at the first stop sign turn right on Los Olivos.
As you pass the Old Mission Santa Barbara, veer right.
Go on Alameda Padre Serra for half a Mile and veer left to Lasuen.
You will then make a left on Alvarado.
The hotel is located on the right.

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