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The Milo

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Stearns Wharf

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

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

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 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)

  • 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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 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 Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. 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
  • 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 Stearns Wharf
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
  • Travel crib

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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. 736 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1350 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

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat location , easy walk from train station , great breakfast restaurants on each side. Situated between harbo and wharf, great views, loved the hot tub and ocean view from our window. Easy walking to everywhere we wanted to go. Boom it can’t go wrong!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were nice, spacious, & clean fire place in the room was really nice. Odd thing was the shower only had one door not sure if thats on purpose but usually there are 2 sliding doors. Also disliked that it only has vallet parking for $32 a day & they dont automatically help you take your luggage to the room. Some of the rooms are a little walk away from the main entrance. I feel this was over priced for the quality. I won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

colbi

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! The staff was so friendly and they had bikes you could use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and using the hotels bicycles was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very much a motel… our room was very dated and smelled moldy. if you get the room for $150 it may be worth it for the ocean being next door, but 400/night is outrageous!!! Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dig friendly resort with fire tables, pools, and a great park for dogs to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ever De Jesus

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

stacey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Skip Chad's. Go to Jeanine's

The hotel, overall, was wonderful. The location was perfect , the staff was friendly, and the facility was clean. The one negative was the on location restaurant, Chads. We used to go there when it was Sambos and we loved it. When we went to Chad's, the serving staff was so unattentive. We were skipped over several times, so that the staff could help other folks who arrived later. The person next to me was complaining about the quality of his breakfast and the rest of the folks didn't have food and looked like they had been waiting for a while. The only good thing about it, was that it forced us to walk a couple of blocks to Jeanine's, a wonderful breakfast spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S

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

6/10 Okay

Kennetrh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one night visit

We have always loved This property throughout all the changes of ownership, We stayed one night (a Monday) on our way to see our daughter. Our room was on the first floor behind a bush with a view of nothing. That actually would have been fine as we love to walk and get outside, but the reality is that I am paying the same amount as second story with a view of possibly the ocean or even a parking lot. We will not stay here again. The amount of money for that room on a Monday was not in line with my expectations. We will focus on a new city with so much to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANISLAV

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
You can hear every little sound from your room…updtairs, next door, from the pool, etc. wouldn’t stay again too hard to sleep. It’s a great location if you’re not a light sleeper. The bed was average, not good but not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of dining options within a short walk. Beautiful view from the common meeting areas near the front of the hotel and the lobby is very welcoming. Rooms were a good size with lots of natural light. There was problem with the hot water in the bathroom. The water was only lukewarm at best which was unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sugie, Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything about this place, including the staff, cleanliness, and location. Thank you, Milo, for another excellent stay. Sugie Brookman
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked how close this motel was to the beach and that they offered free bike rentals
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location very clean. Really outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is excellent. It’s old but right on the ocean. Very affordable for its location & you can’t beat Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025