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The Upham Hotel

Property class: 4

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A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$419
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Granada Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

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

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and striped pillows, two bedside lamps, a door, and a large mirror on the wall.

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A house entrance with a covered porch, a door, and a small seating area inside.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a window with blinds.

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

A bedroom with a bed, a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two lamps.

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a coffee table.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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, Bistro Amasa, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Granada Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Seoulmate Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saint Remy - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

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 self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Amasa

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 11:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Upham
Upham Country House
Upham Country House Santa Barbara
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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 3 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$419, 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 Leadbetter Beach (2.6 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 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Upham Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1016 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and a very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a charming place with great location, a perfect place for laid back and chill vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, parking was safe and easy within half a block, shops within walking distance, the staff was lovely, and the whole experience was comfy cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location just a couple of blocks from the State Street action. The lovely grounds and cottagelike ambiance made this the perfect place to stay for a few nights on our first visit to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscaping courtyard was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, wonderful vibe. Always one of our Santa Barbara favorites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent location with good parking options and pleasant breakfast option. Spacious room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Upham Hotel was a delightful place to stay during our visit to Santa Barbara. The staff was friendly and hospitable providing answers to all inquiries. We will definitely tell our friends about the hotel and our experience there. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cozy property within very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to dining options. Inner courtyard very relaxing after a day around town. Excellent location for day trips to nearby Montecito, Solvang, Simi Valley, and wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay over the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was extremely good. Staff very efficient and professional very clean hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, gracious, sophisticated and well maintained property. Super clean, wonderfully located, anything you need within blocks of the hotel, kind and thoughtful staff, easy parking, comfortable bed, enchanting property. I stayed there almost 30 years ago and could speak more highly about this property and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chetna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location to walk around, free parking and rooms are so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Upham! We had a great room in the Lincoln building! The room was so clean, and big! We even ate at the hotel restaurant - highly recommend! Close to all of the fun spots in Santa Barbara! Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the lobby amenities.,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Odrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at the upham for our wedding day/baby moon vacation. Not only did we fall in love with the building the staff was super lovely and helpful. Our room was clean and no issues. We definitely want to stay there when we go back to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was delightful from beginning to end. We enjoyed our stay to the fullest from the garden to happy hour to our morning coffee and chats with other guests. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were top notch! I also love the location of the Upham—walking distance to State Street but off the beaten path enough for a quiet vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026