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Inn At East Beach vs The Upham Hotel

Both Inn At East Beach and The Upham Hotel & Country House are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Upham Hotel & Country House scores significantly better than Inn At East Beach. The Upham Hotel & Country House has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 8 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Inn At East Beach
Inn At East Beach
7 / 10
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $108 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Has a motel-like appearance but clean, modern rooms with free wi-fi, microwaves and fridges and some suites with kitchens, built around a kidneyshaped pool."
Gayot Gayot
"Celebrated for character and value, The Inn at East Beach has earned a devoted following of return guests."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Modern, clean, and well-maintained. Some of the beach-y, attractive rooms at this budget-friendly property... have full-size kitchens." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Classic roadside motel reborn as an econo-luxe sleep with a small pool, just one block from Santa Barbara’s best beach." 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