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

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

Exterior

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is €724
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Exterior

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is €267
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Casa Iglesia
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,439 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (362 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
United States
Pamela
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Clean room, modern, European vibe, easy check in and out, good location."
United States
Baharak
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Riviera
Luxury House | Living room

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 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 €197
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Craft House Inn
Lobby lounge

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Harbor House Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
4.6 km from Upper Riviera
6.6 out of 10, (1,019 reviews)
"Excellent thi is our 2 nd vacation here in SB , we plan to return here again next year , also price is very affordable"
United States
Silveria M
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Rose Garden Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is €334
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,421 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Grand Suite | Private kitchen

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area

Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible, clean and spacious! friendly staff."
United States
Sharon
The price is €316
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Beach House Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,326 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
United States
Patricia
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"We had a very good stay. Room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Also, great proximity to all the sights of Santa Barbara. We'd definitely stay there again."
United States
Lorraine
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Town and Country Inn
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (356 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is €359
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is €286
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
La Playa Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

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

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.

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
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West Beach

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

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

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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"It was centraly located on state st . There is a great restaurant kinda old timey right across the street. It’s called joes and it’s open early and late. They have way to tip the cleaning crew but not the valet. But overall it was really nice place to stay"
Robert Steven 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
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.

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