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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (702 reviews)
"An absolutely great place. Beautiful grounds. Superb service. Great food. Comfortable room. Very special!!!"
United States
Antim
The price is NZ$696
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Simpson House Inn

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (756 reviews)
"I love this hotel perfect in all areas"
United States
Timothy
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Orange Tree Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,065 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,408 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (235 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
7.0 out of 10, Good, (638 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

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)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,186 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.7 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (207 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is NZ$537
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, love the staff!"
Canada
Bernard
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Town and Country Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,033 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and the room was great. Very comfortable bed."
United States
William
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,248 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Ramada by Wyndham 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,129 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$433
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$476
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 7.8 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is NZ$2,624
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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Our guide on 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

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.

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 Carriage and Western Art 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 31 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.