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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Loved how kind everyone was. Enjoyed the pool!"
The price is €212
per night
19 May - 20 May
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great Location!"
The price is €286
per night
27 May - 28 May
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1257)
"Excellent location. Clean. Modern. Friendly staff. "
The price is €181
per night
21 May - 22 May
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1590)
"The inn boasts classic Mediterranean flare, surrounded by lush gardens. Its proximity to the waterfront and downtown makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. Each morning, guests are treated to a continental breakfast. Don’t expect to walk out of there full but it’s plenty for a small bite. In the afternoon, unwind with a glass of wine during the inn’s small bites and wine reception. Lounge under the sun or enjoy a leisurely read in the charming courtyard. They have tons of foliage and...
The price is €239
per night
29 May - 30 May
Inn By The Harbor
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1039)
"Such a great location. Clean and spacious rooms. Right by the beach. Wonderful staff with exceptional customer service. Parking. Highly recommend. "
The price is €186
per night
6 May - 7 May
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"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 €681
per night
6 May - 7 May
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Really a nice place to stay and close to all good restaurants also close to the pier will come back soon thanks…"
The price is €211
per night
5 May - 6 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Overnight stay-older but clean room and well maintained property. We enjoyed the pool and its patio. Dinner and shopping were minutes away. Staff was nice and accommodating. We’d stay here again. "
The price is €180
per night
6 May - 7 May
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (865)
"Clean-simple-great location"
The price is €226
per night
29 May - 30 May
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Close to downtown SB"
The price is €161
per night
19 May - 20 May
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (823)
"Quiet and clean. "
The price is €257
per night
20 May - 21 May
La Playa Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"It was a good place to stay however I do think the rooms are a bit overpriced for what you get but overall the hotel was nice 👍 "
The price is €191
per night
13 May - 14 May
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (820)
"Great location, beautiful hotel, close to the beach. "
The price is €660
per night
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"We loved it!!"
The price is €138
per night
7 May - 8 May
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Lemon trees around property…spacious rooms "
The price is €129
per night
6 May - 7 May
Lemon Tree Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (49)
"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 €234
per night
5 May - 6 May
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Awesome property "
The price is €251
per night
5 May - 6 May
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Love this hotel. Check in with Zizi, everyone was friendly, nice little breakfast in the morning definitely will come back"
The price is €175
per night
6 May - 7 May
The Inn at East Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484)
"A great family get-away with with grandchildren and adult children- located in the hills of Santa Barbara- an ideal place to un-wind and relax."
The price is €874
per night
5 May - 6 May
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"We absolutely loved it and will be returning. Close to everything. "
The price is €293
per night
5 May - 6 May
Harbor View Inn
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Upper Riviera hotels information

Number of reviews
18,956
Accommodation
1,455 hotels
Lowest Price
€129
Highest Price
€874

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 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 should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 29 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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