Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Upper East, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (782 reviews)
"I love this Hotel the staff the rooms everything about it!"
United States
Timothy
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Orange Tree Inn

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (714 reviews)
"Beautiful property, convenient location, fantastic staff"
United States
Joe
The price is €461
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Simpson House Inn

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2.9 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (404 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,272 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,476 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Casa Del Sol

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (256 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is €201
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Montecito Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.2 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.9 km from Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Casa Riviera

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,102 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
The Craft House Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Charles
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Casa Jardin

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.7 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is €301
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper East?
Travellers to the Upper East neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood is Simpson House Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper East.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.