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The Upham Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arlington Theater and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Granada Theatre. This 4-star hotel has 50 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Granada Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.2 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

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Comedor - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Arlington Theater
At The Upham Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and wardrobes or closets are also available.

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Upham Hotel?

The Upham Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on Oct 13, 2025 start from $182.75, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Upham Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, just steps from Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market, and within a short walk of Granada Theatre. You'll also find Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Upham Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Upham Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Upham Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Upham Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Upham Hotel good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant and a restaurant bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does The Upham Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Upham Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Upham Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Upham Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Upham Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Upham Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Upham Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Upham Hotel is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 9.2 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 28.8 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Upham Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a patio or a porch where guests can enjoy garden views.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Beautiful and very relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Thea

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

Great Hotel!

Amazing stay at the historic Upham Hotel. The gardens were beautiful. The amenities were nice as well: wine hour, cookies, and a continental breakfast. Wonderful location and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings and landscaping and well maintained. Very peaceful. Staff professional, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historic property. It met all of my needs. Location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Lafayette

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

brahna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

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

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is older on a busy corner. Parking for check in was on the street in front of hotel. Check in was fine, but the parking is behind the hotel very cramped. For handicapped people it is little difficult to maneuver the property. Bathroom was very narrow. Nit sure if this is a valid complaint, but I thought they had a full complimentary breakfast. They do not.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is lovely and the room very nice. Only down sides were the difficult parking, no Netflix/streaming service, and the room was very damp/musty. It could use a dehumidifier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAZEL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Cristian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The garden cottages are wonderful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Breakfast and wine hour are highly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay at the Upham when we go to Santa Barbara…. We always dined at Louies restaurant, which was part of the hotel… we were sad it was closed, however, dining at Bouchon near by was great too! Also the location of the Upham is walkable to EVERYTHING!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M

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