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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Arlington Theater

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

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 Museum of Art
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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

View all photos for 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)
  • 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
(23 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
(3 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

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
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

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
  • ‪Corazon Comedor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 3-minute 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 garden, a banquet hall, 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

  • Bistro Amasa

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 11:00 AM
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: 11:00 AM
  • 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.

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art. You'll also find Paseo Nuevo Mall and Granada Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Upham Hotel?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Upham Hotel?

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.

Does The Upham Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Upham Hotel?

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

Reviews

The Upham Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was fine except that the carpets should be changed out for hard wood or wood like flooring due to the dirt/musty smell. Be aware when using the fireplace, our Carbon Monoxide detector went off at 1 am when we were burning the hotel provided fire log. duraflame. We had to evacuate our room and be relocated to another room. I asked to talk to the manager and left my name and number but she did not respond to my email or request for call. The front desk gave us a refund for the one night. As a result I reported the issue to the fire department in Santa Barbara to do an inspection on the rooms to make sure the fire places and COz monitors are in proper working order because we could have died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Maybe the fireplace was blocked? I do not know. The fire department said they were going to do an inspection. I would recommend that you bring a portable carbon monoxide detector if you are staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the quaint environment of the Upham Hotel and how convenient it was to get to surrounding shops and restaurants by foot. The service was great with daily room cleanings and perks such as a “happy hour” which made our time there more enjoyable. The grounds are immaculately kept and helped give us additional spaces to enjoy during our stay. Our room was the right size to make it comfortable without being too large or costly. Would definitely recommend the Upham Hotel to anyone traveling to the Santa Barbara area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

2/10 Terrible

Artashes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Carpet stinks like no tomorrow. Same for pillows. Water temp adjustment time is around 10 min. Paid $750 for 1 night. Feels like being robbed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NOISY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT

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

Almost

Overall a good stay but we really miss the restaurant and the actual breakfasts they used to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel D Arana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Beautiful hotel

This is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location, which easy access to restaurants and shops on State Street. Loved the unique room configurations and how well kept the historic hotel was. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cute and simple, fantastic location. Walkable to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were peaceful and well maintained. The parking was not so great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

First Time

August and Veronica were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, phoenix

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property very convenient to walk to restaurants, shopping and coffee shops. Pillows could better but didn't diminish our enjoyment of the lovely porch and happy hour! The restaurant was closed but will definitely make a nice option when available
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Bryan, Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and made the experience very easy. If we needed something, staff was quick to get it for us. The complimentary wine was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A gem in downtown Santa Barbara

Really enjoy sitting at the beautiful, tranquil garden outside our cottage. Room is clean. Staff are all nice and helpful. Would book this hotel again while travelling between Northern and Southern California.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Berkeley Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful, historic & charming place. I will return again and again to the Upham!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025