The Milo

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Butterfly Beach

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Terrace/patio
Lobby

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, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Milo Mini

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Santa Barbara King

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Ada Room

  • Sleeps 2

Santa Barbara Double

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King (Renovated Room)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Renovated Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Sofa Bed Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Two Queens Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queens Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Ocean View King Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Petite Queen Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Sofa Bed Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queens Ada Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Ada Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬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

The Milo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 889 out of 1525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1525 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARA, Los ANGELES

Travelled with partner
Excellent rooms and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. We booked an ocean view room, which was nicely renovated and even had access to a semi-private rooftop terrace. Everything was clean and the room and property had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherene

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff, awesome amenities! Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire stay, from check-in to check-out was perfect. It made for an absolutely wonderful birthday getaway for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was very nice. The building shows its age in some areas. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous staff and service. Nice property, clean and very comfortable rooms, excellent location. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the ocean with great views, polite staff and plenty of things to do nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Barzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU NEED INTERNET!!!! After I discovered there was no service the front desk described the service as 'SPLOTCHY"
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times and it was great as always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Coto de Caza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an awesome stay at Hotel Milo! The updates are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025