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Discover 1,441 Upper Riviera hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,014 reviews
"Easy and theye were nice."
The price is $210
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,010 reviews
"Hotel Santa Barbara is so beautiful, has friendly and helpful staff, and its location is so convenient….close to everything! We really enjoyed our stay!"
The price is $188
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,304 reviews
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is $179
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,602 reviews
"Na"
The price is $242
$277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Inn By The Harbor
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,027 reviews
"The customer service was amazing, the room was clean, walking distance to the beach, comfy beds and great queen size sofa bed, safe atmosphere. It was a perfect stay for the family. "
The price is $185
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,001 reviews
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is $679
$830 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,010 reviews
"Right on the beach, nice restaurants next door, great staff."
The price is $252
$288 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,006 reviews
"Hotel is in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown and freeways."
The price is $219
$250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 879 reviews
"It was awesome!"
The price is $231
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,008 reviews
"Always very friendly staff and arranged our airport shuttle for 4:15am."
The price is $169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 845 reviews
"The only reason I rated poor was due to the light not working in our room and the door to bathroom not hinged. Other than that the hotel was great and we stayed with a baby and 4 year old. "
The price is $225
$257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
La Playa Inn
Beachside Inn
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
"Close to pier. No fast food nearby, but there are restaurants. Room was comfortable."
The price is $278
$318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 831 reviews
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is $695
$836 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,010 reviews
"Suited our needs perfectly "
The price is $139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,015 reviews
"We thought the Lemon tree was a wonderful place. The only negative is that breakfast wasn’t included. Also, we wanted to stay the next weekend as well and the price was almost triple, so had to find other options. "
The price is $122
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Lemon Tree Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Courtyard
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 58 reviews
"Nice hotel but location was a bit tight and inconvenient to get and and out "
The price is $242
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,006 reviews
"After the Manager(Ben) found a room that the tv worked in, our experience was wonderful. Would definitely stay there again. Very friendly staff. "
The price is $284
$324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
Reception
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,008 reviews
"Convenient to beach. Clean and updated room. "
The price is $136
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
The Inn at East Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 486 reviews
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $845
$965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,006 reviews
"Stayed at the North building, great location. "
The price is $308
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Harbor View Inn
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3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

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Upper Riviera Travel Info

Number of reviews
19,097
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
West Beach, Santa Barbara Beach and North State
Accommodation
1,441 hotels
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Leadbetter Beach
Hotels with nearby beaches
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Known for
Views
Lowest price
$122
Highest price
$845

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Upper Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

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

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations in Upper Riviera 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 Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?

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What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Recent reviews of Upper Riviera hotels

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"Easy and theye were nice."
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara