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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Arlington Theater

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Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$366
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within just a 10-minute stroll of Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bistro, Louies Restaurant, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel include Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Granada Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Comedor - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Arlington Theater
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. The Upham Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Upham Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Louies Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Upham Hotel?

The Upham Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Upham Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$366.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Upham Hotel?

Yep, The Upham Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Upham Hotel?

The closest beach to The Upham Hotel is West Beach (2.3 km).

What makes The Upham Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Upham Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Upham Hotel?

No, The Upham Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Upham Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Upham Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Upham Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Upham Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1031 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, phoenix

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property very convenient to walk to restaurants, shopping and coffee shops. Pillows could better but didn't diminish our enjoyment of the lovely porch and happy hour! The restaurant was closed but will definitely make a nice option when available
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Beautiful and very relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and made the experience very easy. If we needed something, staff was quick to get it for us. The complimentary wine was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in downtown Santa Barbara

Really enjoy sitting at the beautiful, tranquil garden outside our cottage. Room is clean. Staff are all nice and helpful. Would book this hotel again while travelling between Northern and Southern California.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Berkeley Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful, historic & charming place. I will return again and again to the Upham!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and well maintained property

Lovely hotel which is well situated to explore the centre of Santa Barbara. We walked to the shopping streets in a matter of minutes, although we drove to the main beaches at the end of our stay as we were short on time. Hotel grounds are nicely landscaped and well maintained, offering areas where you can sit and relax in the gardens for some quiet downtime. Out room was small, but perfect for our single overnight stay. Charming cottage style, of sorts. A nice mix of modern and traditional styling. Both the room and bathroom were clean, and there was also a little private gated terraced area where you could sit, just outside of the entrance to the room. Check-in was quick and simple, with the reception staff being polite and welcoming. Check-out was also very quick. On-site parking wasn't an issue for us, although I suspect it may be problematic in high season if the hotel is fully booked. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this accomodation, and I would certainly consider staying here again if in the Santa Barbara area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely outdated and a relic from a bygone age. Terrible to non existent Wi-Fi. Old plumbing in the bathroom that stunk of sewage. Noisy floorboards in the room above. Old stained tile in the shower, indicative of a lack of remodeling in the last 20 years. Absolutely gross, cheap and unpleasant wine served at happy hour. Unhealthy processed cookies served at cookie hour. Very limited parking. No pool or hot tub. The restaurant was under renovation without any notice given prior to booking. The only pleasant part of our stay was the landscaping. This place made me feel like I was 80 years old. Would not recommend. No value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen, Bethlehem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! Rooms a little small but garden area and sitting areas beautiful. Great coffee and pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing and historic place to stay! The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The common areas, inside and out, were quite pleasant. Great to have coffee and pastries in the morning, and a glass of wine at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyable place to stay over the 4th. Quiet, classy, relaxing ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, area was clean. Rooms are small but nice little patio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mavericks

One night trip with a friend, her first time my second. Love this property. It has such a nice vibe. We (I) definitely will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luciana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are very pretty but room is outdated, smells a little moldy, lack of outlets. Way overpriced for comfort and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025