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Top 10 Hotels in Upper East, Santa Barbara

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1238)
"It is a beutifull place, Spanish style building. "
The price is RM572
RM658 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is RM326
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"We had a great stay, clean and easy!"
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Orange Tree Inn
Front of property – evening/night

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (679)
"Great place, I would stay here again. "
The price is RM445
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (671)
"Absolutely beautiful property! The staff was very attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend Simpson House!"
The price is RM1,519
RM1,734 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Simpson House Inn
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location. Great food."
The price is RM791
RM888 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is RM643
RM741 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1160)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is RM389
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (199)
"Great stay ! "
The price is RM482
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1086)
"Great place to stay."
The price is RM552
RM630 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is RM700
RM976 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn
Casa Riviera
Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"Great place to stay near downtown!"
The price is RM654
RM1,059 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Casa Riviera
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Easy parking, convenient, eady to drive around"
The price is RM502
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Oasis Inn & Suites
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (605)
"We had a nice time "
Casa Del Sol
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is RM1,053
RM1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Always a great place to stay, so close to everything "
The price is RM898
RM1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Marina Beach Motel
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"I thought this hotel was well located and had been updated so that the room was appealing. It was quiet and easy to park, and go to nearby restaurants and the beach. The staff was very helpful and I really enjoyed the stay."
The price is RM681
RM778 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great location, clean and charming"
The Inn at East Beach
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"The place is incredible close to everything "
The price is RM438
RM500 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn
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Where to stay in Upper East

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

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 Expedia customer reviews, Simpson House Inn is the highest ranked property in Upper East. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Orange Tree Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?

Expedia has 33 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 Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. 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, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market 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 Granada Theatre or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.