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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

1. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (894 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 ￥17,930
￥20,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Orange Tree Inn
A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

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 ￥45,013
￥61,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Simpson House Inn
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean rooms, and super friendly staff!"
United States
Aiping
The price is ￥27,941
￥31,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

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, (1,020 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Rana
The price is ￥13,336
￥15,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Upham Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

5. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (865 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥19,920
￥22,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Presidio
A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

6. 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, (279 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥38,062
￥43,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

7. 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, (708 reviews)
"Very quaint and quiet inn. Highly recommend a stay! Innkeepers were very personable yet discreet. Hope to stay again!"
United States
Raymond
The price is ￥34,208
￥39,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

8. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,425 reviews)
"Very well kept, clean and comfortable hotel. Beautiful gardens and pool area and very nice restaurant in the hotel."
United States
GREG
The price is ￥20,132
￥22,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Lemon Tree Inn
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.3 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,518 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is ￥35,734
￥41,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Santa Barbara
A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

10. Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (384 reviews)
"Friendly staff, delicious afternoon snacks, wonderful breakfast, nice location"
United States
Joanne
The price is ￥36,017
￥41,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Bath Street Inn
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

11. 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, (1,191 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms, nice."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥31,928
￥37,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

12. 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, (1,946 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is ￥35,544
￥40,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Inn By The Harbor
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

13. 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, (1,118 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥34,625
￥39,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

14. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,705 reviews)
"Great location and overall stay"
United States
Greg
The price is ￥17,545
￥20,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sandpiper Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

15. 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, (2,418 reviews)
"Nicest most helpful check in staff."
United States
Steven
The price is ￥24,078
￥28,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (310 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥19,506
￥33,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

17. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥54,891
￥70,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

18. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location right by the beach, walkable there as well as State street which has all the local events (farmers mkt, etc)"
United States
Arlen
The price is ￥37,297
￥42,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Playa Inn
A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Room was clean and ready and staff was very friendly"
United States
chris
The price is ￥15,482
￥18,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
A yellow building with a porch, steps leading to a blue door, and a sign reading "Secret Garden Inn and Cottages".

20. 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 ￥34,872
￥40,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
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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 town with a prominent church, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good
"Nice hotel. Good value for the price."
Rong 1-night trip
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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.
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.