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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Front of property - evening/night

1. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (889 reviews)
"Very affordable, clean, comfortable room with all the amenities I expect. Close walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront. Very friendly staff. Nice area on State St. with convenient restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
David
The price is ￥19,857
￥22,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Orange Tree Inn
Tack Room (1 King Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

2. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is ￥48,419
￥65,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Simpson House Inn
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"We loved the fact that they had accessible parking, pool, hot tub, and laundry room."
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥27,559
￥31,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Lobby

4. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Upper East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved staying here for a long weekend"
United States
Eila
The price is ￥30,613
￥34,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Upham Hotel
Sports facility

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,182 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms, nice."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥31,515
￥37,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

6. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (856 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥22,284
￥25,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Presidio
Front of property

7. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,408 reviews)
"Comfortable and affordable stay."
United States
Jacquelyn
The price is ￥21,408
￥24,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Lemon Tree Inn
Outdoor pool

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (277 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥38,938
￥44,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
View from property

9. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,117 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥35,733
￥40,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (706 reviews)
"Simon and Andrea, the Inn Keepers, were so accommodating, welcoming and informative. We enjoyed our stay there and look forward to our next visit!"
United States
Caroline
The price is ￥33,741
￥38,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Reception

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.3 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,505 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great rooms."
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥35,246
￥40,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby sitting area

12. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,674 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean room."
United States
natalie
The price is ￥17,131
￥19,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge
Exterior

13. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Upper East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,935 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is ￥34,637
￥39,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Inn By The Harbor
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,398 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ￥23,925
￥28,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property - evening/night

15. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
Canada
WENHUAN
The price is ￥37,062
￥42,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Playa Inn
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥61,897
￥78,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Front of property

17. Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"So cute, relaxing and quiet. A fantastic place to stay, yummy breakfast, away from the busy downtown area.. but within walking distance. My now favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara."
United States
shari
The price is ￥34,396
￥39,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior

18. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (305 reviews)
"Nice room. Clean. Parking great free close to downtown Santa Barbara venues."
United States
Colleen
The price is ￥22,673
￥37,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa Jardin
Exterior

19. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
7 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,413 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent and the staff kept things running smoothly."
United States
Patrice
The price is ￥28,959
￥33,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Garden

20. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,238 reviews)
"The location was pretty close to everything without being right in the middle of busy city center. Like the quiet park like courtyard and hot tub area."
United States
Jeanette
The price is ￥29,068
￥33,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
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Open Photo by David Simmington

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"The pond was a nice feature"
Barbara 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper East?
Travelers to the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on our traveler data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is Simpson House Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations in Upper East to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper East, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Upper East.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper East?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Upper East, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center, and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.