The Upham HotelvsBrisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Upham Hotel & Country House and Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Upham Hotel & Country House scores significantly better than Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach. The Upham Hotel & Country House is ranked #8 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 8 reviewers such as Concierge, Oyster and Star Service.
The Upham Hotel
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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
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
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
Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $177/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Star Service
"This is Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn's snappier sibling—a smaller, attractive option with a more central location, lots of free perks and only slightly higher rates." Full review
Gayot
"If you're looking for intimacy but don't want to pay boutique prices, this Spanish-style property offers a practical solution."
Lonely Planet
"Big kudos for all the freebies (DVDs, continental breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, evening milk and cookies) and the newer Mediterranean-style front section." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
"The Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is a small boutique property located about two blocks north of the beaches and within walking distance of downtown Santa Barbara, California." Full review