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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Arlington Theater

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Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Lobby
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(15 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • 265 sq ft
  • 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

  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll find Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre. Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Alice Keck Memorial Garden are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

4-star hotel near 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
  • Meeting 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 hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is $317
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
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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

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)

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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 guestroom 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Upham Hotel to the airport?

The Upham Hotel is 9.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on Aug 19, 2025 start from $258.0, excluding 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.

Does The Upham Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Upham Hotel.

How close is The Upham Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (11-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach and 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Upham Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Upham Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Upham Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at The Upham Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Upham Hotel have a pool?

The Upham Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Upham Hotel have a restaurant?

The Upham Hotel is home to Louies Restaurant, which features American cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from March 10 2025 to July 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Upham Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Upham Hotel to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Upham Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 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 Excellent

july

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Kin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Like 5 min uber ride to state street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels have every state at. Very Charming and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying there, it’s so cute. It feels like home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think about changing the evening evening cookies from Oreos to something better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is historic and has lots of vintage charm especially in the common rooms. The gardens were beautiful and well manicured. Our room was nice, bed and pillows were comfy. The room did have a funky odor, like an old house smelll, but it eventually went away once we turned on the air conditioner. The place offered a continental breakfast which was basic with muffins, mandarin oranges, and coffee. Bagels, more fruit and juice would have been nice. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Osbaldo

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Bakersfield

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The room was spacious, but the furniture was very old, sofa stained, no counterspace in bathroom and closet was weird. I also had to carry my luggage up a large flight of carpeted stairs. The smell was musty. The cottages may be better. Luckily, I found parking on the grounds but didn't dare use my car to go anywhere for fear of having to find parking on the streets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Long Grove

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walid G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Nice staff

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