The Milo

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Butterfly Beach

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (ADA)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Milo

4-star beach hotel near Butterfly Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of The Milo, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Milo. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-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 40 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 160 per stay)
  • 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 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 160 per stay)
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Milo to the airport?

The Milo is 10.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Milo?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milo on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $372, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Milo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Milo.

How close is The Milo to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from West Beach and 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Milo offer free breakfast?

The Milo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Milo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Milo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Milo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per night.

Does The Milo have a pool?

The Milo features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Milo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Milo to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Milo is 1.2 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Milo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 939 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1569 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shadi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty sheets with stains and an unpleasant smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Too much road noise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Milo Hotel while celebrating our anniversary. The whole trip was special, and sharing it with my amazing wife made it truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was relaxing and romantic, perfect for a quiet getaway together. Our room had a beautiful ocean view, which made the experience even more memorable. Waking up and seeing the water each morning added a special touch to our anniversary and made our stay feel even more peaceful and unique. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They went out of their way to make sure everything was comfortable and easy for us, and their kindness and attention to detail really stood out. The location is beautiful and perfect for couples looking to relax and enjoy time together. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality and would happily return again. Highly recommended for a romantic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating. Room was spacious and beautiful. The location was on point.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. But very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not enough hot water and water pressure was low
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very nice! room was super clean and cozy. and love the hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

arsineh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Super kid friendly hotel and close to so many shops, restaurants and museums. Staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous and rooms clean. Great coffee in the morning and snacks in the evening. Grounds were keep clean and any debris removed from the pool every morning. Perfect location and walked everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Amenities were excellent—good value. And the staff was very helpful. Perfect walkable location with beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. My truck was accidentally damaged by the Valet company. But, they were quick to respond to the issue. Everything is in the process of being repaired and worked out with the issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is situated at a nice location in front of the beach, surrounded by various good restaurants and just a few blocks away from the shopping area. You can walk everywhere. Beautiful city. The only thing in the room - the shower was very tiny. Hard to move around. Other than that, it was a beautiful landscape. The staff was super nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms. Great grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Great experience, service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect and the staff accommodated us well when I asked for things to be a little extra special for my wife and Is anniversary. Also loved the nightly smores!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Rehoboth Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, loved the balcony view of the beach and pool. Enjoyed spending time on the pool deck, relaxing in the sun. Only stayed 2 nights so didn’t get to partake of the amenities such as s’mores, bikes, jacuzzi etc but appreciated the fact they were offered. Staff friendly and professional, especially the valets. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was beautiful and clean. Staff very respectful. Right across from the beach. TV had a bunch of channels. Only thing was I had to squish a few large spides, overall I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, helpful staff, great location, coffee/tea in morning, and hot chocolate with giant marshmallows on porch in the evening with sea view. Hard to ask for more...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mathias

Great place but overhall amazing staff & teams
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026