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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Art and culture surround travelers at this historic property, with garden strolls and fine dining steps from Santa Barbara's cultural treasures.

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The Upham Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort near Arlington Theater. Enjoy Louies Restaurant, relax in the garden terrace, and access Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and attentive staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are cultural highlights, while Mission Santa Barbara is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Santa Barbara Bowl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Map
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

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
  • ‪Corazon Comedor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Upscale hotel near Arlington Theater
Located close to Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, The Upham Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine bistro, Bistro Amasa, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Upham Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 20 Jan 2026 start from AU$326.46, 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.

How much is parking at The Upham Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Upham Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Upham Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Upham Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlington Theater, Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Upham Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal staff, charming property, great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional crew, attentive service, and a tranquil, hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot with great service and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, clean rooms, quiet, walkable with plenty of shops and restaurants near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very adorable cottages, great area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Extremely friendly and accommodating teams, from front desk to the service crew. Clean and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the cottages vs the main hotel. New restaurant just opened. Food good just a few start up kinks to work on. Only complaint nothing major for breakfast just muffins and coffee. Walkable to downtown Santa Barbara. Downtown was a real disappointment. Almost abandoned at 8pm on a Friday night. X
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical building
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

justo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean , grounds are beautiful and the staff is very accommodating. The only minus was a 40.00 $ charge for early check in that was not disclosed before
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
153 year old hotel (oldest in So Cal) in a great downtown SB location. Sufficiently good condition and comfortable king bed so what more do you need for a crash pad after a concert and a night of partying?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setting. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom in the room we stayed in had been remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Farshid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not new, but clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and gardens were beautiful. Walkable distance to downtown restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff and beautiful grounds. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Only issues were noisy air conditioner in room and bistro closed for remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quaint and beautiful. The garden is perfect for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are so friendly. Very clean. Cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Perfect couple getaway

Very nice and quite cottage right in the center of Santa Barbara. You can walk anywhere. Room was in the back, which was great as we had total privacy on the patio too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a downtown property so there is no expectation for an ocean view. Room for improvement: 1. The property does not have enough parking spaces for all its occupants. So we were forced to find street parking which was a hassle late in the evening. 2. Also there should be enough breakfast pastries for all your guests because breakfast provided was only coffee and pastries. The property is great, well maintained, clean and is in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Greatness

Very nice place, great location, everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Cozy stay

Great stay. Do not think twice about booking. Great restaurants and shopping are just a short walk. The grounds are immaculate, the cottages and bungalows are cute cute cute. Reasonable rates assure this a new favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Comfortable Santa Barbara Vibe

Quiet, comfortable, with an old Santa Barbara vibe. Very nice spread for breakfast and walkable to the center district-if you like to walk. I’ll stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025