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Beachside Inn vs The Upham Hotel

BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn and The Upham Hotel & Country House are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, The Upham Hotel & Country House ranks significantly higher than BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn. The Upham Hotel & Country House has a TripExpert Score of 75 with recommendations from 6 publications including Gayot, Frommer's and concierge.com.

Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
7 / 10
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $125 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Located between a public park and Stearns Wharf, the Best Western Beachside Inn is a lower-mid-range chain hotel ideally located for those looking to spend time along Santa Barbara's waterfront." Full review
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
8 / 10
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $224 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge Concierge
"The beautifully restored Upham has a stylish vibe, with antiques and contemporary furniture, flowering gardens, and a charming wraparound porch with outdoor seating."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This conveniently located inn combines the intimacy of a B&B with the service of a small hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A charming Victorian hotel, the Upham was bullt in 1871 of redwood timbers with a broad wraparound porch."
Star Service Star Service
"Located in the center of town, within walking distance of State Street restaurants, shops and cinemas, 15 blocks north of the pier, this 1871 Victorian is Santa Barbara's oldest lodging." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This Victorian gem is a few blocks from downtown but forms a little world of its own, recalling Santa Barbara's past."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1871, this downtown Victorian in the arts and culture district has been restored as a hotel surrounded by a 1-acre garden." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"If you’re seeking a private getaway with the intimacy of a charming bed and breakfast and exceptional amenities, look no further." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"In operation since 1871, The Upham Hotel and Country House in Santa Barbara, California, is a boutique bed-and-breakfast that is split between two buildings: the larger Upham Hotel and..." Full review