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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

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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
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Benchmark Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe - ‬7 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 luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a water dispenser, and a garden.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

As of Jan 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on Feb 9, 2026 start from $248.99, 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 Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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 a good place to stay 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.

Does The Upham Hotel have connecting rooms?

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).

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.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Carpinteria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

PETER

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a really good location. Easy to walk to State Street where there are a lot of shops. But also to attractions, museums, historical sites, and the wharf area. Our room was cozy and quiet. The grounds are nicely kept. The only negative is a small one. There are not enough electric outlets for charging our electronics at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Amenities
NO HOT WATER THIS MORNING!!! NO ELAVATER OLD!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Room has one small closet to hang clothes but it has no light and is situated in a dark side of the room, there are no drawers except in that same closet. Very poor design
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Extremely friendly and accommodating teams, from front desk to the service crew. Clean and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the bathroom and the whole room was just a mess
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a quaint old home converted to a hotel, so yes it's a smidge dated, but it's charming. The parking was full due to a wedding, so walking 3 blocks with luggage wasn't awesome, nor was hauling bags up steps, something we didn't consider. The room is plenty spacious, bed was comfortable, plugs are inconveniently located. It is very close to restaurants and shopping so that's a real plus. Real con, if you are a light sleeper, this isn't likely the place for you. we could hear everything around and above us, and late nighters and early morning bag flingers down the stairs were very disruptive. Then came the cleaning crews. But if you bring ear plugs or sleep like a coma, it would be no issue. Overall it's a great place, but it definitely has a few components that kept it from getting more stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Bed and breakfast alternative, historic building.

The hotel was historic and the staff was extremely accommodating and nice. Lots of details, wine tasting, cookies with milk at night, coffee and pastries in the morning. Late check up options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t have a car there. Lots of shops near.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic hotel. Lovely room. Incredible staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ioana christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was amazing except for the construction of one of the cottages at 7 o’clock in the morning. Must have woken everybody up in that vicinity. Also parking very limited but not a problem. Apart from that everything else was enjoyable. Staff was incredible. Having coffee in the morning wine at night also was great. And the landscaping super beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel in the midst of downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025