Inn At East BeachvsThe 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
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $108/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
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
"Celebrated for character and value, The Inn at East Beach has earned a devoted following of return guests."
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
"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
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