El Encanto Santa Barbara | Hotel in Santa Barbara

| 9.3 (80 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  17 Bathrooms  55 Guests
Upper Riviera Hotel | El Encanto Santa Barbara

Hotel in Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

Perched above the Pacific with sweeping ocean vistas, El Encanto is a serene boutique retreat just five minutes from central Santa Barbara. This iconic hillside hideaway features an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and a locally inspired restaurant and bar. Each spacious guest room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar, fireplace, and a cozy sitting area overlooking lush gardens. Guests can stay active in the modern fitness center or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and business services. El Encanto offers convenient access to local attractions, including the Santa Barbara Mission and Botanical Gardens—both just two miles away. The Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is a 10-minute drive.

El Encanto Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara.

This 94 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Breakfast, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 80 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . Coming to Santa Barbara and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body wrap
  • Pedicure
  • Fitness center
  • Facial treatments
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours
  • Head massage
  • Body scrub
  • Neck massage
  • Manicure
  • Body treatments
  • Back massage
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Live music/Performance
  • Aerobics
  • Hand massage
  • Waxing services
  • Makeup services
  • Sauna
  • Foot massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Massage
  • Locker rooms
  • Beauty services
  • Hiking
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Suit press
  • Pet bowls
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Pet basket
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Private check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fenced pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

You must show a valid photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. additional charges may apply, please note: for premier bungalow and deluxe bungalow room types the bed type is by request only and is not a guarantee, for reservations booked with breakfast the maximum credit is $60 per day.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.84
Location:
9.38
Staff:
9.49
Facilities:
9.41
Comfort:
9.71
Cleanliness:
9.46
Ronan
Dec 9, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Beautiful location and grounds.
Negative: Small pool, limited amenities, no buffet breakfast, poor gym.
Summary: Beautiful location and ambience but resort price for limited amenities.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Premier King Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 50 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Premier King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Kitchen

Toaster

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 29 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Kitchen

Toaster
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 42 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Kitchen

Toaster

View

Garden view
King Room with Terrace
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 38 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room with Terrace

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock
Premier King Room with Terrace
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 50 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Premier King Room with Terrace

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Garden Bungalow
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 61 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Garden Bungalow

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
King Suite with Terrace
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 50 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Premier King Suite with Terrace
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 56 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 48 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Kitchen

Toaster

View

Garden view
One-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 50 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Kitchen

Toaster

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Superior Suite (Vista)
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 77 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Kitchenware, Stovetop

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Superior Suite (Wishing Well)
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 84 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Superior Suite (Camellia)
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 102 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Superior Suite (Hummingbird)
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 74 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 86 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

View

Garden view
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 163 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

View

Garden view

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
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