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Discover 1,478 Upper Riviera hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Beds weren’t too comfortable but the room was overall pretty clean. There were pieces of hair here and there in the bathroom. The room smelt of really strong bleach unfortunately and there was no switch to turn on the bathroom fan to try and air it out and the window didn’t open either. The hotel is very small and isn’t in a super scenic location but it was fine for the one night trip we had. We reserved the double queen and it was a good size with a small fridge, working AC, and lots of closet...
The price is ￥32,303
￥37,626 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"This is a nice hotel in a great location and staff is great! "
The price is ￥43,934
￥50,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hotel Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1272)
"Great location. Good customer service. Beds comfortable and rooms clean. Rooms abut small but comfortable. Good complimentary breakfast and their coffee machine is the best! Kuddos to Jasmin she made sure breakfast was good and kept checking up if we needed anything else. "
The price is ￥23,509
￥28,005 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1591)
"It was small and you felt like family "
The price is ￥33,246
￥37,965 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1038)
"Our room was great! My family and I would definitely be booking again here next time we are in Santa Barbara. Thank you to all the helpful and welcoming staff we had a great weekend. "
The price is ￥26,104
￥29,810 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Castillo Inn at the Beach
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is ￥98,764
￥121,289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"The room was great! Comfy bed, nice shower, and even complimentary robes! The hot tub and pool were fantastic! It happened to be a cold few days, but the pool was heated and the hot tub was very large- could fit up to 14 ppl. Also, the hotel is an a super ideal location-Right in front of the harbor and the lively, beautiful pier. The complimentary, evening wine and snack hour was great! The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The only downsides was that there was no microwave in the room...
The price is ￥35,093
￥40,006 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"I like that it was clean. Didn’t like that it didn’t have a elevator. "
The price is ￥26,143
￥29,854 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (870)
"Clean-simple-great location"
The price is ￥33,616
￥38,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Riviera Beach House
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The staff was excellent. The room was nice and clean. It was a nice touch that there was a sitting area out back by the garden. "
The price is ￥22,991
￥26,254 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (831)
"This was our second stay at La Playa Inn. Staff were super helpful and attentive, which we appreciated. For both stays we booked a deluxe king room; the room was located in a quiet area, was clean, spacious, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The La Playa Inn has become our preferred hotel when we are in the area. "
The price is ￥37,419
￥42,658 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
La Playa Inn
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Only thing I would like to be addressed is the foul smell of sewer from the bathroom. "
The price is ￥32,303
￥36,889 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Beachside Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (822)
"Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well."
The price is ￥95,773
￥115,859 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Hotel Californian
Exterior
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"I enjoyed my stay. :)"
The price is ￥19,969
￥22,803 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"60’s motel that has become a hotel. Nice private terraces. Scruffy, rooms need renovation/updating but overall a very pleasant stay due to lovely fire pits and outdoor bar area. Staff super friendly. Would stay here again. "
The price is ￥17,249
￥19,697 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Lemon Tree Inn
Courtyard
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (51)
"Very clean, nicely appointed and updated hotel conveniently located near UCSB. Restaurant serves tasty food as a bonus! Second stay was better than the first! "
The price is ￥33,230
￥37,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"We absolutely LOVED everything about this quaint little hotel nestled beneath the palm trees near the beach. The customer service was top notch from the welcome email received right after booking, to the follow up saying they were looking forward to our arrival. Ben at the front desk treated us like family from the moment we walked in, greeting us with fresh coffee, warm cookies and the inside scoop on a map with everything we would want to see within walking distance. We were pleasantly...
The price is ￥36,561
￥41,680 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
The Franciscan Hotel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Clean grounds, and excellent customer service"
The price is ￥17,113
￥19,509 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The Inn at East Beach
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (485)
"The staff was absolutely exceptional and made the experience so great. Can't wait to go back again! "
The price is ￥132,922
￥151,791 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location, rooms were spacious and clean. Looks better in person, pictures make the rooms look dated but it’s just the style. Fresh paint and furnishings and bedding were new. Walkable to funk zone and all the shops on state - across from the beach. Would totally stay again! "
The price is ￥42,504
￥48,455 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Harbor View Inn
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Upper Riviera hotels information

Number of reviews
18,886
Accommodation
1,478 hotels
Lowest Price
￥17,113
Highest Price
￥132,922

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Upper Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations in Upper Riviera 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 Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?

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What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Recent reviews of Upper Riviera hotels

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

5/5 Excellent
"They had a continental breakfast. There were a ton of dinner options near by. The staff was very polite and they made the check in and out quick and easy."
A verified traveler stayed at Sandpiper Lodge
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Sandpiper Lodge