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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
Lobby
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

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
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

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

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 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)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Santa Barbara)

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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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

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

View all photos for Family Suite (Renovated)

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 Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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

View all photos for Room (Milo Mini)

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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View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Carriage and Western Art Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 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

  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬6 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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

The Milo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1408 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little getaway. I like that it was so close to the beach and state st. Their free bikes were a really nice plus we took them down to the beach then into state street. We also took advantage of the pool and jacuzzi. I will say the bathrooms do look like they’re due for a reno and the beach view we got from our room was not what i expected since it was a private beach view we had to have the
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Sun Valley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

roberta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s need to be remodeled, outdated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the beach, walkable to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Le

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in SB and it was the perfect location with a beachside view and walking distance to the wharf, downtown, and the infamous FunkZone. Housekeeping was very prompt and kind. Only downside is that it is street parking and you’re also competing with other hotels, general public, and tourists. Valet is pricey $30/night but worth it to not have to worry about a parking spot every time you leave. Would highly recommend this hotel, we can’t wait to come back :))
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rhii

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs a refresh on the rooms and if on ground floor you hear everything above but pleasant stay and nice staff. Looking out to the beach and has nice fire pits outside also. Only stayed 1 night so was acceptable but bed is a box spring mattress so not the best for longer stays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Property under construction… was a tad loud Needed a continental breakfast and all day coffee/tea
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arlis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms and the property was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night

Great stay and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Milo exceeded my expectations and it was a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

brianda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful low key qaint Santa Barbara hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

viviann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Not the worst not the best

Hotel Milo is very nice from the outside and we loved that it was super close to restaurants. However, we give this place a 3 star rating overall because of some inconveniences. The room my mother in law stayed at was in the 1st building room 100 something and I think that side of rooms are not modern at all. The room had a musky smell, the water pressure in the shower was very low and the water had a funky smell. My mother in law had to suck it up for 2 nights. The room my husband and I got was building 5 or 6 I don’t remember but it was 216 and it was much nicer than my mother in laws, but on Saturday morning there was heavy rain and we got a leak in the bathroom so we had to be moved to another room. Room 237 and that was nicer than where we were before. Much smaller but much nicer. I’m guessing all buildings are different. Some are not so upgraded and some are. The noise from the streets was a bit bothersome. Not sure if we’ll book here again. We usually stay at Hilton down the street but unfortunately they were fully booked. I think for the price they charge all rooms should at least be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025