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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Arlington Theater

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 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

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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
(2 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
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 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
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Comedor - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick 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.

Property is also known as

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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 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$356.78, 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 noon.

Are pets allowed at The Upham Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Upham Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute hotel from outside but rooms are terrible. My room was smelling so bad. Mist probably, there was mold everywhere. The furniture is old and smelly too. Bathroom is terrible too. The quality/price ratio is very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

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

Great Hotel!

Amazing stay at the historic Upham Hotel. The gardens were beautiful. The amenities were nice as well: wine hour, cookies, and a continental breakfast. Wonderful location and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings and landscaping and well maintained. Very peaceful. Staff professional, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historic property. It met all of my needs. Location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Lafayette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, my favorite for the money in Santa Barbara. It was comfortable, clean, and cozy with great outdoor garden to lounge in. Dry nice staff. My only complaints would be that there were no plugs beside the bed on my side of the bed for my CPAP machine, and the WiFi was so weak in our room that it was essentially non-functional at all. In 2025 you would think a strong WiFi signal in every room would be a given, but not so. If we wanted a strong WiFi for internet we had to go to the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brahna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location! Quaint and original, loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is older on a busy corner. Parking for check in was on the street in front of hotel. Check in was fine, but the parking is behind the hotel very cramped. For handicapped people it is little difficult to maneuver the property. Bathroom was very narrow. Nit sure if this is a valid complaint, but I thought they had a full complimentary breakfast. They do not.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is lovely and the room very nice. Only down sides were the difficult parking, no Netflix/streaming service, and the room was very damp/musty. It could use a dehumidifier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and stafff was exceptional, The only thing that was a bit off was the odor in the room.. and u wished you had better pillows other than that everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAZEL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this neighborhood gem. The property ambiance was casual yet very inviting. There were small seating areas in various locations. Our group spent hours chatting in the living room-like lobby and patio areas. My husband and I stayed in one of the quaint cottages and loved it. This property is perfect for larger groups. We would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The garden cottages are wonderful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Breakfast and wine hour are highly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay at the Upham when we go to Santa Barbara…. We always dined at Louies restaurant, which was part of the hotel… we were sad it was closed, however, dining at Bouchon near by was great too! Also the location of the Upham is walkable to EVERYTHING!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025