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1540 Cheap Hotels in Upper East - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1161)
"Great hotel"
The price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1026)
"Now place to stay."
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (650)
"It was an easy check-in, and the staff was excellent. "
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Orange Tree Inn

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (659)
"The property was beautiful and hope to return someday soon!"
The price is NZ$607
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Simpson House Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1179)
"Nice motel great location "
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1011)
"Friendly staff and easy check in"
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (181)
"Really nice rooms and the staff was friendly. "
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (579)
"Great location near everything! Lovely walking trails and friendly front desk staff."
Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1021)
"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1011)
"It was a nice hotel for the price"
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Oasis Inn & Suites

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1773)
"Very nice location and stay "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (183)
"Great property!"
Casa Jardin

Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Great location and good price. "
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Sunset Motel

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (320)
"Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious "
The price is NZ$567
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"The best place to stay in SB!!!"
The price is NZ$521
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Casa Riviera

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"I love this hotel,thanks so much "
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Lemon Tree Inn

Casa De La Vina

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"The location was conveniently near the train station and felt very safe. "
The price is NZ$585
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July
Casa De La Vina

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1649)
"It’s a nice and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara"
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"My favorite place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara."
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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 map

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 map

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara map

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach map

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 map

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.

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 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 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.