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. Each room at The Upham Hotel is uniquely decorated. Plush seating areas are featured and flat-screen TVs are included. Louie’s Restaurant, located on site, serves California comfort food and features an extensive wine selection. Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara City College are a 10-minute drive from this hotel and country house. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is just a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lee
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the historic character,the different buildings and cottages and the center garden area. Very pleasant staff and nice simple breakfast
  • P
    Philomena
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were great.Gokhan and Natalia were very competent and helpful. This was our third Thanksgiving at the Upham hotel and we enjoyed it very much.
  • Rickytiki
    United States of America United States of America
    For a continental breakfast, this one was pretty good. Bagels, cereal oj. A good variety.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Louie's California Bistro
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of The Upham Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Upham Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express The Upham Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Upham Hotel

  • The Upham Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Upham Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at The Upham Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The Upham Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour

  • The Upham Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Louie's California Bistro

  • Room options at The Upham Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • The prices at The Upham Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.