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The Milo

4.0 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
  • Housekeeping

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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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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, 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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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)

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

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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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(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

View all photos for King Room with Ocean View

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

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 Zoo and West Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Santa Barbara City College and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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
  • ‪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 Zoo
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)
  • 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. 853 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1487 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

4/10 Poor

Keith

The room damp musky and stunk! The lighting was dim!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

vilda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is right off the beach and we had an ocean view that waa great.... Locationis great! However our room smelled like sewage and the showers temperature was really off. Either really cold or really really hot and it would changed on its own....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding

Our stay was really great. The Valet was really excellent and was really helpful. Over would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ever De Jesus

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

10/10 Excellent

roxana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location just no central Ac so the ac unit is loud and upstairs guess were very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evgeniya

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Ramandeep

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were clean and the location has some sketchy rooms near the corners of the property. The main lobby area is beautiful but unfortunatly the roof top area was closed and that was the reason we booked the property. The conscience and ambiance is general is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Milo! We wish we were able to stay longer than one night. If we’re ever in SB again, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best place to stay in Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property behind us was construction at like 5:30 am…. Very disturbing, because my alarm was at 7:00 am
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well, it’s conveniently located right in front of the beach, which is fantastic. Everything is within walking distance, so you can explore the area on foot or even use one of their bikes if you prefer. We had an ocean view room, which was adequate. Nothing extraordinary, but it served its purpose. Since we were only there for a single night, we didn’t spend much time in our room. 😅 The only thing that would have been a plus for me would have been a room service option, as walking back to the main lobby at 3 am was quite a trek. Apart from that, it was a great place. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I wish I knew there was construction going on. The room availability was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Griselda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room we got was behind swimming area. We had no view, just bushes. Room felt stuffy and alittle outdated. The property itself is huge. Nice garden areas. Staff is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and kind from the front desk, to the valets, to housekeepers. Ideal location. Beautiful setting. Rooms and grounds are very well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the prefect stay for us. We had four rooms booked and 16 of us staying for a special birthday trip.The hotel staff could not have been better. The hotel has just had a refit and the rooms are excellent - a proper boutique hotel feel to them. The location couldn't be better for Santa Barbara - right on beach and pier, and just round the corner from all the amenities on state street. We really recommend Hotel Milo.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Love It

Loves the Valet - Best Location - Amazing Spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The cabinet under sink almost fell on my daughter's foot. That would have been terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025