About this property
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Guillaume
United Kingdom
“Everything was great - would rebook anytime if we come back in Santa Barbara” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Loved the garden layout giving restful space. Helpful staff. Enjoyed the early evening wine and mix option.” - Andreas
Switzerland
“The location and specially the garden. Most of all the nice people.” - Michael
United States
“STAFF WAS FRIENDLY BED WAS GREAT AND TOWELS WERE WONDERFUL. OLD VICTORIAN FEEL AND A GREAT PORCH TO HAVE BREAKFAST OR DINNER ON.” - Anthony
United States
“Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too” - Simon
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel. Absolutely loved staying there. So relaxing. Fantastic staff.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“loved the style,architecture and uniqueness, gardens were superb staff excellent would recommend 100%” - Matthew
United States
“I found the Upham hotel a beautiful place to stay. It is cozy and charming, while also having large rooms and excellent outdoor areas.” - Annako5
Spain
“Bonita llegada entrando a una casa con mucho encanto lleno de historia, la amabilidad del personal, la habitación que permite un dulce descanso y el detalle del vino para huéspedes” - Smiljkovic
Serbia
“Beatiful and clean hotel at an excellent location!! The staff was very pleasant!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Louie's California Bistro
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.