The Milo

4.0 star property

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪14 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

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

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 Zoo. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Santa Barbara City College.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 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
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Milo

Salt air and outdoor pool, 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 868 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1500 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff goes above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

6/10 Okay

mariana, san francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and comfort! Not a fan of the price of valet parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamshid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and best lication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great last minute booking! Beautiful location, clean great customer service! Pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, SAN GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so-so room was cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place Great stuff great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great Place to Stay

Awesome place to stay in Santa Barbara. Ocean view by the beach. Bikes use for free. Nice people and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location. staff was helpful. Room is nice, but a bit small. Parking is a bit difficult if you do t use $32 valet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. It was clean, quiet, and in a great location. There were tables and fire pits in various spots around the hotel, allowing you to enjoy unforgettable evenings by the sea. Plus, all the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in felt unwelcoming. Pool was not maintained at all. Had to go to front desk to ask for towels from the pool, was sent to the other pool which did not have towels either. Loose wiring for the speakers around the pool. The rooms were not well maintained, the sliding door had layers of I don’t even know what that made it almost impossible to see through and had a soggy/possibly mold smell. Overall it was an unpleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassie

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

Location, location, location

Great location for a bachelorette party! Beautiful grounds! Hotel is a tiny bit outdated but overall exceptional! Not enough can be said about the staff! Everyone went out of their way and was so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice property in a great location. We loved the usage of bicycles.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYNIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in front of the beach. Walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025