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Blue Sands Inn vs The Upham Hotel
Blue Sands Motel and The Upham Hotel & Country House are both endorsed by experts. Overall, The Upham Hotel & Country House is the choice of most writers compared to Blue Sands Motel. The Upham Hotel & Country House has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Gayot, concierge.com and Frommer's.
Blue Sands Inn
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"This tiny two-story motel may be a bit kitschy, but who cares when you’re just steps from East Beach? Ask the affable owners for an upgraded room."
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Rough Guide
"Looks like your average roadside motel at first, but this spot is actually the city’s best deal for accommodation."
Gayot
"This small motel with minimal landscaping is among the city's best options for budget travelers --- particularly families."
The Upham Hotel
Concierge
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $224 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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
"This conveniently located inn combines the intimacy of a B&B with the service of a small hotel."
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Michelin Guide
"A charming Victorian hotel, the Upham was bullt in 1871 of redwood timbers with a broad wraparound porch."
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."
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Gayot
"This Victorian gem is a few blocks from downtown but forms a little world of its own, recalling Santa Barbara's past."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California."
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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."
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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."
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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..."
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