Ojai Valley InnvsThe Upham Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Upham Hotel & Country House scores significantly better than Ojai Valley Inn. The Upham Hotel & Country House comes in at 82 with praise from 8 reviews like Michelin Guide, Concierge and Oyster.
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
From $459/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is the quintessential Ojai escape for Los Angelenos seeking a relaxing break from hectic city life." Full review
Fodor's
"This outdoorsy, golf-oriented resort and spa is set on beautifully landscaped grounds, with hillside views in nearly all directions."
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If you're a history buff, ask for a room in the original 90-year-old adobe building.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s no wonder why the celebrated Ojai Valley
Inn attracts artists from all over the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stay at the five-star Ojai Valley Inn and relax with a luxe spa treatment, play a round of golf or tennis, experience beekeeping, birdwatching...or just relax and enjoy the view from your balcony."
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Travel + Leisure
"The property is gorgeous and has something for everyone, including world-class dining, amazing wineries, a fabulous spa, walking and biking trails, and golf."
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