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1537 Cheap Hotels in Upper Riviera - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

El Encanto Santa Barbara
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (521)
"Beautiful, clean and comfortable property. Staff was friendly, courteous and went out of their way to assure our stay was special. A wonderful experience all the way around. 5 stars!"
The price is AU$1,380
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1022)
"Great stay"
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1037)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is AU$354
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1736)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is AU$366
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great property"
The price is AU$1,004
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1918)
"Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (611)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1024)
"Breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful "
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1029)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"We had an amazing stay here! "
The price is AU$885
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1060)
"Nice hotel with a beautiful view."
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beachside Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (205)
"Great stay ! "
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1062)
"Great place to stay. Helpful staff and food is very tasty at the restaurant. "
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn
The Milo
Exterior detail

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1436)
"Great place ! "
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Milo
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (905)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (111)
"Clean rooms. Walking distance to shops and so close to beach! Perfect getaway!"
The price is AU$505
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1020)
"Great place"
The price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
"Good safe area with clean rooms and friendly staff and restaurant on motel premises was very convenient. "
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (958)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. "
The price is AU$415
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The place was a perfect getaway "
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
The Upham Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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