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Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (799 reviews)
"Basic hotel, clean rooms and in good location."
United States
Margherita
The price is NT$3,534
NT$4,036 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Orange Tree Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (719 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds that feel secluded while being right by downtown Santa Barbara. The cabins are unique, clean, and charming. The staff go above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable and welcome."
United States
Erin
The price is NT$9,975
NT$13,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Simpson House Inn
Outdoor pool

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, (1,000 reviews)
"We love the Cliffhouse in that’s why we come back time and time againand celebrate our anniversary at your lovely property"
United States
Trevor
The price is NT$5,595
NT$6,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,286 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is NT$2,216
NT$2,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Property amenity

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, (1,523 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is NT$5,047
NT$5,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is NT$6,566
NT$7,616 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Inn on Summer Hill
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
7.0 out of 10, Good, (668 reviews)
"Very quiet property, probably because this is a single story hotel. No walking heard from the ceiling."
United States
Esther
The price is NT$3,499
NT$4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Casa Del Sol
Exterior

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is NT$5,623
NT$6,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is NT$5,875
NT$8,016 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Montecito Inn
Exterior

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 0.6 km from Upper East
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This is a perfect hotel room. Clean, quiet and comfortable with a few well thought out luxury touches and the essentials we all want. Great value!"
United States
Sharon
The price is NT$3,919
NT$6,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Casa Iglesia
Reception

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, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay. Great location, nice and clean rooms, great pool, very friendly staff. 10/10!"
Germany
Constantin
The price is NT$5,183
NT$5,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Lobby lounge

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2.9 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Staff was terrific and room was great size and cleanly and very cozy. As far as bed and breakfasts go this place was a 10/10."
United States
Ryan
The price is NT$5,231
NT$5,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Beach nearby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is NT$5,598
NT$6,382 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,183 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,267 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff!"
United States
Anna
The price is NT$5,059
NT$6,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great property, perfect location, staff is very nice and warm"
United States
wandi
The price is NT$9,393
NT$10,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper East
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"A very cool place to stay... Location was excellent"
United States
George
The price is NT$3,692
NT$5,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Villa Rosa Inn
Exterior

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, (1,157 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is NT$5,314
NT$6,174 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
2.8 km from Upper East
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean, and the staff was friendly."
United States
Sharon
The price is NT$3,363
NT$3,834 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Rose Garden Inn
Reception

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comfy bed, roomy shower, and good selection of TV channels."
United States
Deserie
The price is NT$5,327
NT$6,073 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
The Inn at East Beach
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Santa Barbara Beach

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

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and costumers oriented. Great location as well as quiet. I was planning for 1 night but extended my stay for another night . Will plan to stay there in my next trip."
Philippe 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper East?
Travelers to the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood is Simpson House Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Upper East.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper East?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Upper East, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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