El Encanto - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbaras American Riviera - nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens. The hotel offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch. El Encanto is located less than a mile from downtown - offering convenient access to all the city has to offer - yet offering a peaceful retreat.
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El Encanto has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that has endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and Hollywoods elite. California-styled suites and bungalows dot the resorts lush terraced grounds. This resort-style hotel features a full service spa and contemporary culinary cuisine. The additions of a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool and a beautifully appointed boutique spa bring new elements of excitement. Luxurious facilities and services include fine and casual dining - four meeting rooms - 24-hour business services - a full service health club - accessible facilities as well as 24-hour room service.
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El Encanto offers 92 quintessential California-styled suites and bungalows located throughout the hotels grounds. Sumptuous marble bathrooms are appointed with a separate bath and rain shower and dual wash basins. Entertainment includes a widescreen LCD HDTV with premium channels and a stereo. Also included are a personal safe large enough for a notebook PC - a premium coffee maker - dual 110v-220v voltage and custom linens. Complimentary wireless Internet access - a complimentary newspaper and windows that open are found in all bungalows - and all accommodations are non-smoking.
With a stay at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. This motel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Motel 6 Classic Santa Barbara Beach features a modern, fun take on a retro-60's vibe. Located only steps from East Beach, and close to dining and shopping, it's an ideal location for a get-away. Visit the Santa Barbara Zoo, Harbor, or a Winery, all within 2 miles. Enjoy great shopping and dining in downtown. Free Wi-Fi and device mirroring TVs in all rooms.
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GGuest UserWas here for 2 nights with my partner, and first time staying at a bnb. Was pleasantly surprised by how clean and conveniently located it was. It’s a short walk from state street, where all the good restaurants and retail shops are.
The breakfast was delicious and cooked with soul. The cookies were also a lovely treat. Highly recommend for a homey and enjoyable experience!
GGuest UserI called before arriving, asking about the bedding. I told them I was traveling with 91 yr. old mother and 67 yr. old sister. I am 71. They offer 1 queen and told me extra double would be very comfortable. It was a pull out couch. When you remove the cushions from sofa, there is a note pasted on the pull out that my sheet are in a bag in the closet. The pull out was metal springs. The bag has a top, bottom sheet and pillow with no case, 1 blanket. It took 5 layers of padding to make it sleepable.
All 3 of us left for the entire day and when we arrived to the room at 6:30 p.m. our used towels were still on the floor and trash cans were full. Fresh towels were delivered to our room from the common open area, not thru the hallway.
This stay was not what I expected of Marriott Residence Inn at $346.00 per night plus $15.00 per night for parking. Oh and there is a sign before you enter the hallways that tell you if your car is vandalized, Marriott is not responsible. Welcome to California in 2024.
HHoffmanSteveA very pleasant surprise. Exceeded my expectations. A great bargain for such a nice, comfortable and very well kept property. I will definitely stay there again.
月月禅Breakfast is a typical Western breakfast, with cereal, bread, cake, coffee, simple but sufficient. The location of the hotel is superb. Go out and turn right and walk 3 minutes to the beach, and 5-6 minutes to the pier. The front desk service of the hotel is warm and thoughtful and very friendly, 24 hours a day, and I am very patient to call for consultation if something happens at night.
GGuest UserA very beautiful hotel with a good location. The front desk service is very good. The room is not big but very clean. The hotel's garden and swimming pool are nice and you can go for a walk.
GGarciaThe hotel itself is very different in the way it blends in with the neighborhood, pretty nice in style and not what I was expecting for a Best Western. The hotel isn’t too far from the city center but also not close enough (which is why I gave a 4), but it is very very nice. I also gave a 4 for amenities only because I wasn’t able to use them as it was less than 24 hour stay, and I wanted to experience the city more. Overall, I did like it, comfortable bed and pillows and I believe I could have slept much longer if I didn’t have an 11am check out 🤦🏽♂️🤣. But overall I was satisfied and the staff both office and cleaning were very kind and helpful. ❤️ Santa Barbara is a very beautiful city and BW gave the right price for my stay. 👍🏽
GGuest UserThe front desk is very strict. You must have a visa card to stay.
At the restaurant at the door, I bought breakfast with breakfast. It used to mean breakfast deducted with $50. You can order it yourself. The restaurant is delicious
The highlight is the pool, you will love the experience here....a large piece at hand. The pool is warm water.
The room is classic old money style
Health: OK
Facilities: Classic
Environment: City Centre
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GGuest UserCute renovated old hotel with the vintage elevator very charming. However, I booked the hotel because it was promoted as a hotel with a spa. However, it did not have a spa and recommended a spa that was several miles away. Although I think I might go back cute.
中中德家庭We would book this accommodation again if we were to travel to Santa Barbara again. There are many restaurants, a great bookstore (Chaucer's) and a large supermarket (Gelson's) directly across from the accommodation. The pool is not heated, which is really not necessary in the summer. In the morning, coffee and hot water for tea etc. is available at the reception.
JJINXIAThere is a buffet in the afternoon. There is wine and fruit biscuit cheese. Very good. The room was very very clean. The bedding is soft. The room is small, and the family recommends a large room type. 2 minutes walk from the train station.
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