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.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guillaume
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great - would rebook anytime if we come back in Santa Barbara
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the garden layout giving restful space. Helpful staff. Enjoyed the early evening wine and mix option.
  • Andreas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location and specially the garden. Most of all the nice people.
  • Michael
    United States 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 United States
    Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel. Absolutely loved staying there. So relaxing. Fantastic staff.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    loved the style,architecture and uniqueness, gardens were superb staff excellent would recommend 100%
  • Matthew
    United States 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 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 Serbia
    Beatiful and clean hotel at an excellent location!! The staff was very pleasant!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Louie's California Bistro
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

The Upham Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 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.