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The Milo

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room (Milo Mini)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room (Santa Barbara)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Renovated)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Suite (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from West Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor with a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel. Santa Barbara City College and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Milo

3.5-star beach hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Milo offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Milo. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
The Milo offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Paddleboard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (19 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 32.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Oceana
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara Oceana
Oceana Hotel Santa Barbara
Oceana Santa Barbara
Oceana Santa Barbara Hotel
Santa Barbara Hotel Oceana
Santa Barbara Oceana
Santa Barbara Oceana Hotel
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo
Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Reviews

The Milo Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1446 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ganapathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

garin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the nughtly cost

When we checked in, we received no real details about any amenities. Nothing about s'mores or the fire pit. Nothing about the bistro that appeared closed. The room was TINY. Nothing about this hotel seemed worth the price of the room. The view and location was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beachfront location and ability to use the property’s bikes to explore the local area. The room was comfortable and had plenty of space for our one night stay. We only used one pool area but found it clean and warm. Really lovely stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The stay overall was good. Went during 4th of july weekend. Our room was a but different than the picture advertised. It was not modern like the pictured showed. ( We saw a room that looked like what was shown we booked online while being cleaned) The room itself has not been renovated. The fireplace did not work even though there is a sign to wait 3 minutes. The doors (main door and bathroom) looked worn out as well as some of the furniture:light fixtures, tv stand, decor. Overall, however being close to the beach and having a restaurant (Chad’s) a few feet away made up for it. Everyone part of the hotel was super nice. 10/10 on customer service. Would definitely book again because it has more pros than cons and its walking distance from many restaurants/night life/downtown, close to nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MIRTA, ELK GROVE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room we were in was by an alley on the second floor. Very noise, could not sleep at all. We spoke to the front office and requested a change. Then we were moved to a room by the pool. The TV remote control did not work nor did the coffee maker. We requested for it to be fixed. The rooms ARE really small. The hotel does not have a restaurant/bar/coffee bar. You have to walk to get any food or drinks. I think the price is too high for the quality of the rooms and service. I do not recommend this hotel at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect location, comfortable, and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikyah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

My honest opinion on this property

Here’s my honest review starting with the positive: The location and close proximity to the beach, the pier, restaurants and shops made the stay worth the stay. The room: we stayed in room166, building 3- the one with the resort’s pool. If you are looking for a quiet, restful vacay, DO NOT stay in that building. People are loud, screaming kids playing in the pull till 10 pm. There a howling dog that drowned on for hours before hotel staff did so me about it. The lighting in the room was so dark, I felt like a vampire. I couldn't open the main window curtains because EVERYONE passing by could clearly see in my room. The shower glass door was missing, making for a very messy shower. The building is dated. I would give this hotel 2.5 stars if I could. The cost was not worth what I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced for an underwhelming room. Even though they did some cosmetic remodeling, the door was hard to close and every time you had to slam is shut, little pieces of drywall dust would sprinkle down. The steps going up were really steep. Beds and pillows could have been more comfortable. Location was perfect though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregoria

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoee

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!! We’ve always wanted to stay here and I’m so glad we finally did! Such a cute and quaint place, conveniently located across from the beach and within walking distance to the funk zone and lots of great restaurants. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karsten

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service & beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Hidden parking charges. Thin walls. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, facilities and surroundings. A perfect place to relax and explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was large and comfortable but neded maintenance. A window was cracked, the overhead light did not work and the shower needed some updating including grab bars. I thought requiring valet parking at $32/night was a bit much. The outside fireplaces were very nice as was the patio seating. The music over the weekend was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was friendly . However, hotel conditions were poor. Bathroom had a lot of mold and missing shower glass caused water to spill over, which is probably contributing to the mold. Also, toilet flooded. Property has a lot of potential but needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property as very nice and quiet ! It’s directly across from the beach and some great restaurants !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Randal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025