El Encanto

Check-in - 1500
Checkout - 1200

Cancellation policy -
Reservations must be canceled 3 days prior to arrival date to avoid penalty of 1 nights room
charge.

No show policy -
No shows are charged a fee of 1 nights room charge.

Exceptions may apply during holidays/special events or
Conventions - see rate rules.

Family policy-

• Children age 17 and under stay free in the room.
• Children age 17 and under will pay the extra child
• Charge of 17 per night/stay if sofa bed is used.
• Children over this age are considered an adult.
• Other child policy- maximum 2 children per room.

Group policy-
10 rooms or more are considered a group. For group reservations contact hotel directly.

Pet policy -
Small pets under 35 pounds are accepted. Please notify the hotel if guest will be traveling with a pet. A non-refundable USD 100 pet damage waiver fee will be charged for all reservations where a pet is accommodated. Pets are not allowed in the restaurant/ lounge/ banquet rooms and swimming pool

Hotel taxes -

• Tax not included
• Lodging tax 12 %
• Total tax 12 %

• American express
• Carte Blanche
• Diners club
• Discover Card
• Jcb international
• Master card
• Visa

• Child rollaway charge 17USD
• Crib charge 0USD
• Extra child charge 0USD
• Extra adult charge 25USD
• No meal plans offered

Santa barbara municipal airport - 10.0mi / 16.1km

• Alternate - USD - lincoln town car USD 105
• Limo - USD - limousine USD 128
• Shuttle - USD - executive mini-coach USD 21 first passenger/usd 7 each addl passenger
• Taxi - USD - taxi fare/ for comparison USD 30

Los angeles international airport - 90.0mi / 144.8km

• Alternate - USD - lincoln town car USD 215
• Limo - USD - limousine USD 270
• Shuttle - USD - executive mini-coach USD 149
• Taxi - USD - taxi fare /for comparison USD 180 minimum

Smoke alarms in public rooms / internet access / meeting facilities / lounge / bar / 1 bedroom suite / restaurant / western room style / villa / business or meeting / razor electrical socket / banquet facility / handicap facilities / pool / computer available / outdoor pool / parking /outdoor parking / garden view / heated guest rooms / large suite / news stand / laundry facility / golf

Room amenities -
2-line telephone / voice mail / dataport / mini-bar / bottled water / coffee maker / hypo-allergenic pillows / down comforter / cable tv with premium channels / hair dryer / iron and ironing board / bathrobes / daily newspaper / windows open

Tourist information, safe deposit box, microwave, doctor on call, radio, full breakfast, porters, 24-hour front desk, ironing board, 24-hour security, laundry service, tour desk, laundry-valet, safe, bathtub, federal express service, small pets allowed, valet parking, maid service, baby sitting, computer rental, catering services, king bed, mail and postage, wakeup service, non-smoking room, multilingual, dry cleaning, color TV, coffeemaker, room service, message, service, data port, family plan, luggage storage, shower, fireplace, hairdryer, secretarial services, cable TV, iron-ironing board, turndown services, concierge desk, PC use including Internet, 24 hour front desk, phone service, cribs available, sightseeing arranged, modem data, international direct dial, continental breakfast, copy service, 24 hour manager on duty, alarm clock, wheel chair access, car rental desk, massage

EL Encanto hotel and garden suites is located hillside above mission Santa Barbara just two miles from downtown Santa Barbara and 10 miles from Santa Barbara municipal airport. Located on 7 acres of botanical gardens the hotel offers a peaceful refuge as well as outstanding views of the pacific ocean and nearby channel islands. Built in 1911 El Encanto has been a retreat for celebrities and the carriage trade seeking peaceful seclusion and energizing serenity. The hotel is a charter member of the historic hotels of America, a national trust historic preservation site. Facilities and services available at the hotel include a renowned fine dining restaurant with outstanding cuisine and views of the pacific ocean, botanical gardens, outdoor swimming pool, natural light meeting space for up to 75 people, access to nearby championship golf courses, and the ambiance of the hotel s early 20th century spanish colonnial revival and California craftsman,style architecture. Framed in lush foliage each of el encanto s 84 unique suites and villas are individually decorated to provide a private peaceful oasis for romantic relaxation and productive business retreats. Accommodations are California craftsman or Santa Barbara spanish colonial revival style cottages, many with one or two bedrooms,a living room, dining room, fireplace, hardwood floors, pantry, patios and balconies. The hillside suites offer a spacious contemporary mediterranean ambiance. Nestled together the hillside suites are ideal for groups. Amenities in all rooms and suites include mini-bars coffee makers and natural aloe based bath products. All beds feature down comforters and pillows and fine duvets. Several views are available including mountain, garden city and ocean views.

Proceed southeast on Fowler road-right turn when leaving airport. Turn right on William l moffett place. William l moffett place becomes sandsprit road. Take california highway 217 north ramp. Merge onto ward memorial boulevard. Take the exit on the left towards santa barbara. Merge onto us highway 101 south. Exit at mission street. Turn left onto west mission street and proceed 1 mile. Turn left onto laguna street. Turn right at east los olivos street. Make a slight right turn onto Alameda padre Serra. Turn left onto lasuen road. Turn left onto Alvarado/ hotel entrance is on the right.

Exit airport using century boulevard eastbound. Proceed about 1 mile to interstate 405. Take the i-405 north onramp. Proceed on i-405 north and take the highway us 101 exit north toward ventura. Stay on us 101 for about 80 miles. Exit us 101 at mission street. Turn right on west mission street and proceed 1 mile. Turn left onto laguna street. Turn right at east los olivos street. Make a slight right turn onto Alameda padre Serra. Turn left onto lasuen road. Turn left onto Alvarado. Hotel entrance is on the right.

• Meeting rooms - 4
• Total meeting space - 2061 sf
• Largest  seating capacity - 80

 
Smallest seating capacity -

Brittany
Total capacity - 40

Fireside
Total capacity - 80

Normandy
Total capacity - 25

Polo
Total capacity - 25

Dead bolts

On site restaurant -
El Encanto dining room -
Unparalleled ocean views/ old world elegance and classic cuisine and service have make El Encantos dining room a favorite with Santa Barbara residents since the hotels inception 80 years ago. Gourmet magazine calls it the most beautiful dining room in Santa Barbara. Views of the pacific ocean and the nearby channel islands add a memorable touch to the magnificent

• California-french cuisine.
• Breakfast daily 0730-1030
• Lunch Mon-sat 1130-1430
• Dinner Mon-sat 1800-2100
• Brunch Sundays 1100-1400
• Dress code - smart casual
• Child policy - children welcome
• Breakfast - USD 15
• Lunch - USD 25
• Dinner - USD 50
• Brunch - USD 31

Outdoor pool

C1q - Garden view room -
Garden view rooms offer views of the surrounding gardens and lawns. Rooms features 2-line telephone/ voice mail/ dataport/ mini-bar/ bottled water/ coffee maker/ hypo-allergenic pillows/ down comforter/ cable tv with premium channels/ hair dryer/ iron and ironing board/ bathrobes and daily newspaper. windows open for fresh air.Maximum occ - 2.

A2k - Hillside studio -
These rooms are spacious with a living room and fireplace. Views are limited. each room features 2-line telephone/ voice mail/ dataport/ mini-bar/ bottled water/ coffee maker/ hypo-allergenic pillows/ down comforter/ cable tv with premium channels/ hair dryer/ iron and ironing board/ bathrobes and daily newspaper. windows open for fresh air. Maximum occ - 2.

P1k - One bedroom suite-
One bedroom suites offer a generous amount of space with a separate bedroom. views are of the surrounding gardens and lawns. each room features 2-line telephone/ voice mail/ dataport/ mini-bar/ bottled water/ coffee maker/ hypo-allergenic pillows/ down comforter/ cable tv with premium channels/ hair dryer/ iron and ironing board/ bathrobes and daily newspaper. windows open for fresh air. Maximum occ - 2.

S1k - One bedroom villa -
Spacious and well-appointed one bedroom suite featuring a king bedded guestroom and a separate living room with
wood-burning fireplace. beautifully situated within the historic gardens- these suites offer the best of El Encanto. Fully stocked mini-bar/ hair dryer/ color cable tv/ phone with dataport/ iron and board/ coffeemaker with premium coffee/ and complimentary firewood. Maximum occ - 2.

B1q - Premier room These rooms have offer a fireplace/ a large sitting are in a garden setting. views vary depending upon room location. each room features 2-line telephone/ voice mail/ dataport/ mini-bar/ bottled water/ coffee maker/
hypo-allergenic pillows/ down comforter/ cable tv with premium channels/ hair dryer/ iron and ironing board/ bathrobes and daily newspaper. windows open for fresh air. Maximum occ - 3.