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The Milo

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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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 curtains

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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 curtains

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 curtains

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 curtains

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 curtains

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 curtains

Double Room (Santa Barbara)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 curtains

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 curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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

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 curtains

Room (Milo Mini)

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

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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

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

With a stay at The Milo, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

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

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Milo

Salt air and 2 outdoor pools, near Santa Barbara Harbor
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 121 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Milo.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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 (86 centimetre high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (86 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat (48 centimetre 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 (74 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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. 801 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1439 reviews

8.8/10

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

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was conveniently located. Friendly, accommodating staff. Enjoyed the evening smores. Rooms were outdated but overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

Amazing Stay

The hotel is across the street from the beach! Walking distance to dining. Walking distance to the Marina and Shopping. The decor was tastefully designed and we loved the old Santa Barbara style. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax, go for beach run or walk to town. Skip the crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ALFRED

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, across the road from the beach and harbor and easy walk to restaurants and the Funk Zone, was the best feature. $32 per night to park our car seemed high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s vast. Loved the pool and hot tub. Some good wines in gift shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Too late Check in

Checking is too late, after 4:30 pm. Checkout is too early, 11 am. some of the rooms are too small, cannot even open the closet, just ridiculous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svenje, Woodland Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay was disappointing that we couldn’t stay another night! Really kind staff including valet. We were even able to check in early via text message! Lots of garden furniture to relax. Fire pits! We had a renovated room with a fabulous ocean view. Bonus: L’occitaine products! Would stay here again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay the view of the ocean and mountains is breathtaking! Close to plenty of places to eat definitely a must stay if you’re in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

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

6/10 Okay

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly to all and professional. Property is well kept, clean, and tidy. Gorgeous hotel by the beach. A walk away from West Beach and the Warf. Close to local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Condition of rooms is not good. Pictures were very deceptive. Beautiful property on the exterior, but the quality of the rooms are not at all in alignment with the costs of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is right on the beach within walking distance of several restaurants and Stearns wharf. The milo is has friendly staff, is clean and quiet. It is also a very beautiful property and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Remy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the location but probably just got the worst room in the hotel. It was close to street and right next to valet. Only window was facing the guest lounge. So loud all night long. Probably killed 5 spiders during my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, Rutherford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, welcoming staff. A relaxing experience with two pools and beach right out front!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025