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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (820 reviews)
"Basic hotel, clean rooms and in good location."
United States
Margherita
The price is RM475
RM542 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Orange Tree Inn

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is RM1,507
RM1,995 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Simpson House Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
19 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,367 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is RM333
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is RM834
RM936 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
7 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,225 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is RM857
RM996 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,520 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is RM523
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel, beautiful gardens and pool, great breakfast. "
United States
Mary
The price is RM796
RM909 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,227 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is RM313
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
10.6 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,213 reviews)
"If you need a quick place to stay, this is the place. It’s in a great neighborhood and clean."
United States
Jason
The price is RM491
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,303 reviews)
"We had breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour at the restaurant Excellent food"
United States
Randi
The price is RM592
RM677 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Lemon Tree Inn

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,192 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is RM875
RM999 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is RM752
RM857 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Upper East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is RM1,222
RM1,395 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing location and great staff"
United States
Rabee
The price is RM900
RM1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is RM782
RM891 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Good location in downtown SB, good value! Parking available! Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Will certainly stay again!"
United States
David
The price is RM851
RM971 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Upham Hotel

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,540 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is RM692
RM797 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.2 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is RM810
RM933 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is RM508
RM612 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is RM870
RM992 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper East?
Travellers to the Upper East neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on our traveller data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Simpson House Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper East to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper East, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper East.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alameda Park and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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