The Upham Hotel

Lobby or reception, Seating area, Breakfast

4.3

Excellent(393 Reviews)

Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

1.2 mi

Ostrichland USA

29.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Queen • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

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The Upham Hotel

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4.3

Excellent(393 Reviews)

Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

1.2 mi

Ostrichland USA

29.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Queen • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(393 Reviews)

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4.3

Jul 2024

Comfy, nice old vibe, quiet for 4th of July. Slept 10 hours!

No breakfast...I believe continental breakfast was advertised.

Staff not very knowledgeable about restaurants and bicycles available even though they were right outside my window.

4.3

Jul 2023

Very good

Location, character. Comfortable bed.

No kettle in the room and hot water provided in lobby wasn’t always hot enough to make tea.

4.3

Jul 2023

I will not stay here again.

The area it was close to everything.

The room had a mold small to it when you enter. The parking was no good. You can hear everything from second floor couldn’t sleep. The mattress you can feel the springs. Was not very happy for the amount of price I had to pay for the room.

4.3

Jun 2023

Good

Gardens, chanting old world property.

Front office staff at check-in did not even greet us. He was keen to point out that we parked in the wrong spot without telling us where else to park. We were tourists from outside the US, not familiar with the town. First impression not good. Morning breakfast is served on a small table and guests have to get some stuff and then find somewhere to seat from a choice of 4 small tables and a couple of couches. When busy you are expected to eat somewhere else - where? There is a restaurant at the next room, which does not allow sitting for breakfast and you are told to leave because “the linen is not for you”!!! Pity it’s an old charming property, with bad service and attitude. Have to say that the front desk lady at check-out at least smiled. Oh and another man on the second morning said Good Morning…

4.3

Jun 2023

Lovely but lacking and overpriced

I likes the architecture, gardens, comfortable bed. The grounds were really pretty and the coffee was good. The small patio outside the room was lovely too!

Room was moldy smelling, there was a large, wet spot on the carpet, and the shower was not draining. Paid extra for a quiet room and it was noisy and along a busy street. The continental breakfast had mediocre packaged baked goods. Was expecting something a little more fresh and local for the cost of the hotel.

4.3

Mar 2023

Very nice hotel if you like old places.

Air conditioning too noisy on the first night but they changed my room.

4.3

Mar 2023

Won’t be back.

The heater/thermostat in our room did not work. The staff was apparently aware that this was a problem (“that building is finicky”). Offered to bring us a space heater but no other compensation.

4.3

Mar 2023

Good

Above average "continental" breakfast, nice grounds, and a pleasant sitting area with a fireplace that warmed us on an unusually cold morning.

The sofa in the room smelled badly. Single pane windows let in street noise.

4.3

Feb 2023

Good

Staff; breakfast; location.

The room in the Lincoln building was not on par with other rooms we stayed in. The bathroom fixtures were sub-standard, (bathroom door didn't close all the way), and the wall heater worked when it felt like it. The building itself seemed somewhat run down, and lacked what one might expect for the price charged. It appeared to me to assume the appearance of a once graceful, but now worn out relic.

4.3

Feb 2023

Exceptional

location

4.3

Dec 2022

cozy and comfortable friendly staff!

charming & quaint

one of our favorite little hotels to stay in but def could use a little update…new carpet and spruce up the enclosed porch with some cozy rugs and fresh flowers

4.3

Nov 2022

loved it despite the few faults. really charming property with excellent service.

Charming inn, tastefully and recently decorated. Friendly, attentive staff. Nice touches such as complimentary wine by the fireplace each evening. Excellent restaurant. A lovely find. great location.

Noise from room above was very noticeable. no room safe & beds could be more comfortable.

4.3

Oct 2022

Very good

location

no aircon

4.3

Oct 2022

Superb

How quiet & charming it was. Bed was super comfortable & our king room was so spacious

4.3

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Loved the location and the fact that they cleaned our room daily!

The walls were very thin and other guests were very noisy at night. Our bed was very hard and the pillows were very thin.

4.3

Sep 2022

Relaxed vibe, nostalgic and close to everything.

The property was relaxing and nostalgic.

TV would go off as if on a timer. Breakfast average.

4.3

Sep 2022

Pleasant

Great location, nice back yard and garden.

Breakfast was very poor.

4.3

Sep 2022

Pleasant

The property itself was wonderful but the room we were given faced 2 busy streets so was noisy and the ac blew directly onto the bed which was uncomfortable. I would request a room in the back of property next time.

4.3

Sep 2022

Charming

Breakfast excellent, staff courteous, comfortable. Soap excellent (no allergic reaction)

A little spare - asked for 2 pillows, no slippers, refrig not great.

4.3

Sep 2022

Low key Inn with beautiful gardens close to everything but far enough away from the downtown action.

The gardens and location

4.3

Sep 2022

Beautiful and comfortable

My husband and I stayed at the Upham Hotel in September 2022 to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The Upham is a cute B&B surrounded by gardens. The flowers and roses were in bloom and they made the hotel smell so lovely. The staff is very nice and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. I also like that there is a happy hour nightly and a continental breakfast the next morning. The adjacent restaurant is delicious. I highly recommend staying here to celebrate a special occasion.

I enjoyed my stay but if I had to choose something I didn't like, the breakfast was a simple continental breakfast with items purchased in bulk from Smart & Final and/or Costco. It would be nice if the breakfast items were more locally sourced.

4.3

Sep 2022

It was most enjoyable.

It was a lovely hotel. Very English in atmosphere although in California.

I would have loved a swimming pool in the garden as we were quite a long walk from the beach which did not have sun beds so no good for sun bathing.

4.3

Sep 2022

Good location but very disappointing.

Happy hour and location.

Very limited parking. Too much furniture in room. Wi-fi did not work until two hours after we checked in. TV remote only worked if it was up against the TV.

4.3

Aug 2022

Pleasant

The grounds are spectacular and beautifully maintained. The problem is that the rooms we stayed in, (in the Lincoln building), are old, out of date, the bathrooms were very old and just looked dirty with the old and patched shower grout. The sink did not work properly and the shower had NO water pressure. I know it is an old hotel and old building. Some people might find it charming, we did not. We loved the grounds and enjoyed sitting in the adirondack chairs in the courtyard. However, the plumbing and the condition of the rooms, especially the bathrooms is a deal breaker for us. They do have other buildings that appear newer and if I had to stay there again I would require to be in a newer building.

Plumbing, function and cleanliness of bathrooms. Beds were just okay as far as comfort.

4.3

Aug 2022

A really comfortable gorgeous hotel.

I loved this hotel. Friendly, cosy and breakfast being included was a bonus plus the happy hour drink. Staff were so warm. Room was gorgeous and spacious. Also made the children feel welcome.

4.3

Aug 2022

Charming boutique hotel!

Quiet and calm while close to the center. Nice garden. There is a happy hour everyday for guests.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?

The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is $320 per night. This rental is $165 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Upham Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Upham Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Upham Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Upham Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Upham Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Upham Hotel?

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