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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
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1011)
"Good hotel. Very clean. Comfy beds. Good air conditioner, ok breakfast and spacious room. I would stay there again"
The price is $210
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great hotel in a great location. Dog friendly!"
The price is $227
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1301)
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is $179
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1597)
"Very nice front office staff, very informative. Property is nice inside."
The price is $249
$284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Inn By The Harbor
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"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 $170
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"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 $689
$842 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Charming small hotel right across from marina with water view. Rooms are modernised and very nice. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Staff super friendly-definitely recommendable."
The price is $259
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"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
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (879)
"It was awesome!"
The price is $247
$283 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Always very friendly staff and arranged our airport shuttle for 4:15am."
The price is $169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (841)
"Nice hotel, but not as comfortable as expected. Room had no place to sit comfortably-just an office chair, an awkward bench, and hard folding chairs on the balcony. Otherwise ok stay, friendly staff, clean grounds and rooms, minimal breakfast offerings."
The price is $248
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
La Playa Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Beachside Inn! It was right by the beach with a lot of dining and shopping locations nearby and the staff was friendly. Thank you! :)"
The price is $280
$320 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (829)
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is $747
$895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"Beautiful hotel. The only negative was the pool was not available due to renovations. Did not know about this until we arrived. "
The price is $139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"The design and layout of the property. "
The price is $122
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Lemon Tree Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"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 9 - Jun 10
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great location!! Clean, Charming "
The price is $249
$284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"I had a wonderful stay at THE INN AT EAST BEACH. The rooms were spacious and it was nice to have a fire place! I would recommend this to everyone and I will be back :)"
The price is $136
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Inn at East Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486)
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $855
$976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"We had a spacious king bedroom with lovely balcony in the North wing. Very walkable to State Street area restaurants and bars. Slight incline but essentially flat. Hotel location across from the beach is excellent and close to harbor and the wharf."
The price is $308
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Harbor View Inn
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Upper Riviera Travel Info

Number of reviews
19,048
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
$855

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.

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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.

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