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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property

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Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area
Exterior
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area
A room with a large window, two wicker chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 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)
    ‪15 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

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

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Lanai

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Granada Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

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
  • ‪Saint Remy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bistro Amasa serving guests of The Upham Hotel.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bistro Amasa - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Faye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful gardens, comfortable bed and pillows. I have stayed at the Upham many times over the years. Pre Covid they offered a lovely breakfast and Happy hour. The breakfast now consists of dry pastries and nothing is offered but a glass of wine for Happy hour. No toiletries We use to enjoy sitting in the garden enjoying both. Very disappointing- won’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruben A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very cute place and the staff was amazing. I will book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful. The grounds are hidden fron the street and it really opens up once you're inside. The room and the whole property was clean. The staff does a good job at keeping it that way. They were very helpful. Parking can be a pain but we didnt need our car much. There are plenty of places to eat that are walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Amber

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the grounds were immaculate, the small houses were very cute on the property, everything was clean. I loved the cookies and milk at 7pm. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly we were greeted with a warm welcome by Anna who was working the front desk. She was friendly and very helpful in upgrading our room as booking on line with Expedia didn't get me the cottage I thought I was booking. Now I know it's better to book with them directly as this was our 1st time here. The grounds were lovely, very well kept and clean. I always saw someone cleaning and the staff were all friendly. The King bed cottage we stayed in was clean and in a great location. Has a view of the garden area, as well as a seating area on the front patio of the cottage. Bed and pillows were comfy, very roomy shower. Only a shampoo/conditioner in 1 in case you want to wash your hair, bring your own. Was a nice surprise to have the coffee and variety of croissants and scones offered for breakfast in the front sitting room. As well as apples and tangerines in the check in area pretty much always. Cookies and milk are offered at night too, nothing fancy but nice gesture and happy hour which is pretty much just wine between 5-7pm. I do think some cheese and crackers would have been great with it, but honestly a Beautiful Hotel all around. Will definitely be back!
Front entrance
Side of the entrance where the restaurant is
In the garden area
Check in desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay over the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Duane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super charming. The grounds and the original building are beautiful, especially if you’re into architecture and history. The cottage we had was pretty basic. This hotel is great for a landing spot while doing all the things SB had to offer. It gets the job done. They offer a complimentary wine happy hour from 5-7, followed by cookies and milk from 7-9. Coffee and pastries in the morning. Best of all was the staff. Just super sweet and accommodating. Bonus is the bistro. The food was ah-mazing. Totally recommend for a night or two. I will start here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

jessica

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was small but fine but unfortunately the staff was not great and the hotel amenities are not what they used to be. They now charge for early check in. Hotels.com should note that parking is on a first come first served basis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and the amenities were both great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The staff was amazing and the intimate cottages are adorable. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the cottage in Jan. of '26 and had a delightful time. The hotel (more of an inn) is located within a few blocks of all our favorite Santa Barbara hangs, and the cozy, peaceful environment inside was particularly nice. The cottage itself was lovely, very private with a feeling of seclusion, and well worth what we paid. I just wish the bed were one big mattress rather than two small ones pushed together.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Carpinteria

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025