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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 184 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- Airport shuttle provided
- 138 rooms in property
- 14 suites in property
- Check-in: 4:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Group booking rating of 7.2/10
- 7 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
hiking, biking, santa ynez wine country, horseback riding, beach, massage
Landmarks and Location of El Capitan Canyon
Property Description
Come enjoy the unique reality which is El Capitan Canyon. Located within minutes from Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon has all the services and amenities found in your traditional resort, but the natural beauty of the environment in a camp-like surrounding makes this a magical experience to remember. Offering unlimited gathering space in a natural environment allowing events for 30 to over 1500 people, indoor and outdoor- ideal for any group function! At El Capitan Canyon the recreational opportunities are endless: ropes course for team building, bicycle rides, spa treatments, swimming pool and walking distance to the beach. After hours of strenuous activity, come indulge in gourmet dishes at the Canyon Market. El Capitan Canyon Resort is open year-round whether it is a fun family trip, a romantic get away, a corporate meeting, or an exclusive Fall and Winter Wedding.MEETING SPACE AND CATERING INFORMATION:Complimentary meeting space if group guarantees at least 20 rooms per night. If not, meeting space begins at $500.00 for either the Mesa Yurt or Meadow Yurt, both 707 square feet and able to accommodate banquet and hollow-square setups for 25 to 30 people. Additional meeting space begins at $1,000.00 for the Mesa Hall at 2,400 square feet or the Long House at 1,500 square feet. El Capitan Canyon would be delighted to setup a special group catering package at $92.00 per person, which includes the cost of two continental breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner. Menu details to be determined once event is confirmed.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2005 |
| Floors: | 1 |
| Rooms: | 138 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 138 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 14 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 7 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 6500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 210 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 10.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 10.0 Mi |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 30, 60 and 90 days | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | %25 - 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 10.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Grocery service
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Terrace
- Voicemail
- Office or business center
- Airport Shuttle
- Car rental
- Concierge service
- Hair dresser
- Spa
- Golf course on hotel grounds
Airport & Shuttle Information
Santa Barbara airport is located 10 minutes away from El Capitan Canyon
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at El Capitan Canyon
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at El Capitan Canyon.
Feel free to use the El Capitan Canyon meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Goleta event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Mesa Hall | 60 x 40 x 8 | 2400 | 175/160 | -- | 120 | 58 | 50 | 58 | 15/12 | 200 | 200 | -- |
Close This Mesa HallMesa Hall is a uniquely soft-sighted tent designed with netted windows, wooden floors and high ceilings and may be utilized for any type of function- social or corporate. Mesa Hall is conveniently located in the center of the canyon and has an adjacent deck available for outdoor use. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 40 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 11 Columns: 2 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Long House | 50 x 30 x 8 | 1500 | 120/125 | -- | 72 | 36 | 43 | 48 | 9/8 | 150 | 200 | -- |
Close This Long HouseLong House is a uniquely soft-sighted tent designed with netted windows, wooden floors and high ceilings and may be utilized for any type of function- social or corporate. Long House is conveniently located in the center of the canyon and has an adjacent deck available for outdoor use. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1500 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 13 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Mesa Yurt | 30 x 30 x 8 | 707 | 40/-- | -- | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | --/-- | 60 | 50 | -- |
Close This Mesa YurtMesa Yurt is a wood-latticed round structure with a felt cover designed to create an atmosphere for any social or corporate event. Mesa Yurt is conveniently located in the center of the canyon and has an adjacent deck available for outdoor use. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 707 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 10 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Meadow Yurt | 30 x 30 x 8 | 707 | 40/-- | -- | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | --/-- | 60 | 50 | -- |
Close This Meadow YurtMeadow Yurt is a wood-latticed round structure with a felt cover designed to create an atmosphere for any social or corporate event. Meadow Yurt is tucked in the Upper Meadow of the canyon with an attached deck amidst an open grass lawn. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 707 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 10 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about El Capitan Canyon
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does El Capitan Canyon have?
There are 138 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at El Capitan Canyon?
Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a pool at El Capitan Canyon?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
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