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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Arlington Theater
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio (Sycamore Grand Suite) | Terrace/patio
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Santa Barbara Double Queen Room)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$431
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Explore the area

Map
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Arlington Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Granada Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AU$512
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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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 breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. 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
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isla Vista Food Co-op Downtown Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Benchmark eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arigato Sushi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Arlington Theater
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. The Upham Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Upham Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Louies Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on 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.

Payment types

Important information

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
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. 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 18 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 19 Jan 2025 start from AU$431.46, 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.

Is parking available at The Upham Hotel?

Yep, The Upham Hotel has a free self car park.

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.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john d

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Focus of property is a courtyard lawn with seating on the lawn. Peaceful, lovely garden, hummingbirds and small bunnies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan Rudi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in Santa Barbara
Need to update their shower technology
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

SCOTT

Liked: Staff & service
Overall the experience at the Upham was satisfactory; the staff, the lobby, the grounds and the happy hour all added to the experience. However, given the price ($500) for one night, the room was extremely small, the air conditioner was poor, the carpeting was stained, there was no television signal, the bedding/bath linens were only mediocre and the hallway carpeting was filthy. Unfortunately, with all the other options in Santa Barbara, we won’t be returning to this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area, quiet, near the center. I like the welcome wine by Expedia. We feel special. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden setting and communal areas give the feeling of a bye-gone era. Off street parking included. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, ROCHESTER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very nice and unique property located within a short distance to a part of the downtown area with plenty of restaurants, movie theater, etc. The property is very well kept, inside and outside, and we looked the large garden space to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel with Great Staff
Loved the beautiful property which was walking distance to everything we needed & staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Grover Beach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like to stay here because it’s comfortable homey environment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is a set of Victorian-looking buildings and bungalows, connected by outdoor pathways. While the place seemed like it could offer an interesting boutique-hotel experience. we found it really underwhelmed relative to the price point. The property is minimally modernized -- like the device-charging options are minimal, lighting in the rooms is dim, and the AC did not succeed in cooling the room. "Complimentary parking" is listed as an amenity, but the hotel has 25 parking spots and 50 guest rooms, so 1/2 of guests have to park elsewhere. Between having to park offsite, and the fact that you have to go up and down stairs to get between the buildings and up to your room, trudging luggage around is a slog. Some of the hotel staff were very nice and very helpful, but others acted like guests' requests and questions were burdensome. Altogether staying here was not a good experience! Other places we've stayed in Santa Barbara were happy to have us and much better equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
See comments above
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mirella

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the staff were lovely! Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked able to walk to Downtown area and outside space at the cottage. Room on the small size
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the Upham. The room was great, quiet and tranquil. The gardens were lovely. Enjoyed the daily wine reception. Could have offered a light continental breakfast bar which would add to the experience. Dinner recommendations were excellent and we totally enjoyed our stay. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to all of downtown Santa Barbara and interesting how long the property was around. Great parking, but limited. Not so great things: no control on AC and VERY cold, loud before 9am, no staff at the front desk at night even though was told they would be there all night, first day staff a bit snippy, but the second day new staff was better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Afshin, Fairfield

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old. WiFi did not work well. No phone in room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Pasadena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. Very helpful and welcoming. The social hour was great and of course the property is iconic and charming. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Looking forward to our next stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024