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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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Enter a serene home through a lush, climbing plant archway, leading to a cozy interior with a lamp and comfortable seating.
Relax in a bright and airy space with a comfortable seating area and kitchenette.
Relax in a spacious, well-appointed area with a reception desk and comfortable seating for work or casual gatherings.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and ample countertop space.
Stroll through the serene garden and enjoy the classic charm of this two-story residence.

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
  • 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

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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

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)
  • 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
(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

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

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

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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 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

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 water dispenser, 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

  • 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.

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.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay 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. Please note that the dining venue will be closed between March 10 2025 and July 31 2025 (subject to change).

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).

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. 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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is lovely - staff is pleasant and the “extras” are nice. Two issues with our stay - parking is tough, the lot was full but we were fortunate to get street parking. Also, it is an older Inn. Our room was a ground floor next to a stairway. It was very noisy. Our upstairs guests were very loud coming in and walked around the creaking floors until almost 12.30 and then were up again early. Sleeping was rough. We did like it there and if I came back I would select and upstairs room away from a main entrance.
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