Hotels in Upper Riviera

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera?

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera
£483
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 2 mi from Upper Riviera
£94
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 2 mi from Upper Riviera
£91
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.6 mi from Upper Riviera
£159
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara

Palmoro House

East Beach, 1.9 mi from Upper Riviera
£132
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Palmoro House

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 2 mi from Upper Riviera
£91
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 mi from Upper Riviera
£143
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Casa Jardin

Haley Hotel

Lower State, 1.6 mi from Upper Riviera
£124
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Haley Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.9 mi from Upper Riviera
£220
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 2 mi from Upper Riviera
The Inn at East Beach

Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.2 mi from Upper Riviera
£358
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.4 mi from Upper Riviera
£71
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Orange Tree Inn

The Presidio

1.4 mi from Upper Riviera
£95
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Presidio

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 1.7 mi from Upper Riviera
£182
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 2 mi from Upper Riviera
£222
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Santa Barbara Inn

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 1.9 mi from Upper Riviera
£118
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Riviera Beach House

Casa De La Vina

1.8 mi from Upper Riviera
Casa De La Vina

Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 mi from Upper Riviera
£119
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 1.6 mi from Upper Riviera
£183
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.5 mi from Upper Riviera
£261
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Typical weather for Santa Barbara
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Top landmarks in Upper Riviera

Franceschi Park

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Franceschi Park in Upper Riviera. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, both nearby.
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Check out reviews of Upper Riviera hotels guests love

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely place. "
Maggie 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent
"My wife said beautiful and great customer service. Thank you for making her stay very comfortable on her birthday. "
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Santa Barbara Inn
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"great staff at the Crocodile!"
John 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I chose this Best Western because of their reputation and past visits. But this trip was even better. The staff, and I do mean ALL of the Staff were "Off the Chart" AWESOME!!! They truly made me feel at home, safe, and valued. "Thank You All.""
Thomas 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very friendly "
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Milo
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Greatvsay"
Mary Libby 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice stay. The approach to the hotel is a bit challenging but the rooms were clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast as well "
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and the room was spacious "
Dorothy A 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great new rooms. Perfect location "
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Riviera expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from £71 in Upper Riviera to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Upper Riviera hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Upper Riviera hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Upper Riviera?
One of the best-rated luxury hotels in Upper Riviera is El Encanto Santa Barbara. El Encanto Santa Barbara has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and pillow menus.
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Upper Riviera?
Travelling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Upper Riviera, our travellers love:
  • El Encanto Santa Barbara has an average guest rating of 9.4 out of 10. To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
What are some of the best family hotels in Upper Riviera?
If you're holidaying with your family, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the best family hotels in Upper Riviera. El Encanto Santa Barbara has a great average guest score of 9.4 out of 10 and amenities like an outdoor pool, children's meals and in-room cots. To explore more family hotels in Upper Riviera, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Upper Riviera hotels with a pool?
Book a Upper Riviera hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. For more Upper Riviera hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best boutique hotels in Upper Riviera?
Elevate your trip by booking a boutique hotel in Upper Riviera. Our travellers love El Encanto Santa Barbara, an upscale property offering an outdoor pool and a full-service spa, as well as individually decorated accommodation with streaming services.
Is it worth staying in Upper Riviera?
There are 24 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Upper Riviera makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach.
What are some great hotels in Upper Riviera with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Upper Riviera that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out El Encanto Santa Barbara which has a high guest score of 9.4 out of 10, and furnished balconies/patios in some rooms.
Find out more about Upper Riviera

What's Upper Riviera like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not visit Upper Riviera? Take time to see the sights such as Franceschi Park while you're here. Santa Barbara Bowl and Mission Santa Barbara are two places to visit nearby.

How to get to Upper Riviera

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Upper Riviera
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Upper Riviera

Things to see and do in and around Upper Riviera

Things to see near Upper Riviera:

  • Franceschi Park (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (1.3 mi/2 km away)
  • Presidio Santa Barbara (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Westmont College (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
  • Stearns Wharf (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)

Things to do near Upper Riviera:

  • Santa Barbara Bowl (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (1.3 mi/2 km away)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Lobero Theater (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
  • Arlington Theater (1.5 mi/2.3 km away)

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 22°C)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 13°C)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 78 mm of rainfall)

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