See all properties

The Upham Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Upham Hotel

Lobby
Lobby
Exterior
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 12 of 12 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,007 reviews
Hotel Santa Barbara

About the neighborhood

Map
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Food Co-op Downtown Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Benchmark eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arigato Sushi - ‬6 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, Louies Restaurant, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, meeting rooms, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 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 like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 10 2025 to July 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Country House
Hotel Upham
Upham Country House
Upham Country House Santa Barbara
Upham Hotel
Upham Hotel & Country House
Upham Hotel & Country House Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara
Upham Hotel Santa Barbara
Upham Santa Barbara
Upham Hotel Country House Santa Barbara
Upham Hotel Country House
The Upham Hotel Country House
Upham Hotel Santa Barbara
Upham Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel Hotel
The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upham Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out is at noon. 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

Loved this historic property. It met all of my needs. Location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful buildings and landscaping and well maintained. Very peaceful. Staff professional, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Love staying there, it’s so cute. It feels like home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

One of the best hotels have every state at. Very Charming and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing location and great, clean room. Free breakfast and front desk was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10

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

8/10

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

Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Cutest hotel, great location, amazing staff - such a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Quiet, clean, safe. Lovely peaceful grounds with fountain in a historic hotel at reasonable prices!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Sweet old school hotel Lovely peaceful affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

I love historical buildings and this one is well kept. Beautiful garden area, wine hour and a true Continental breakfast. We were able to walk downtown and to dinner. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Property needs some maintenance. The rooms can be cleaner. Need power outlets and USB outlets. Bathrooms need exhaust vents.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved everything about this place... the friendly staff, the fresh fruit, the coffee was very good, my room was like a tiny cabin (absolutely loved it) quiet and cozy, the gardens were beautiful, other guests were friendly, parking was convenient, and the woman at the desk that helped solve my battery issue! Stayed two nights this is my go to spot anytime in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel was lovely. It is a very old hotel and charming and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location, easily walkable to state st. and food. Lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Beautiful hotel , amazing kind people work there. But stay away from rooms with old yellow ac units. The smell killed us. I wish I asked for another room. The garden inside the hotel is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a very charming property and the grounds are beautiful! The bed was comfortable but the room was very cold in the mornings. We were able to walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

It was walking distance to the food hall and restaurants. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

a great property - have stayed at the Upham many times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024