Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Property entrance
View from room
2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Santa Barbara)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (Milo Mini)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, 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 City College - 6 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

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

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Salt air and 2 outdoor pools, near Santa Barbara Harbor
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 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 provided daily.

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. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature 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 Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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 public transport

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 32.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike tour information
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach toys
  • Fence around the pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Lowered worktop and sink height (centimetres): 86
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 48
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 74

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Local artist showcase
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1274 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Amenities
For the cost very over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEESA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Easy check in process, friendly staff. Clean rooms with a nice hot shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach. Free bike use. Walking distance from food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

lina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice location - average accommodations
Couples trip 50th bday; reserved room with view (deluxe). When I asked why the room didn’t have a view the staff walked me out to the common patio area and said “see water view”. It was comical but super misleading. Walks are very thin, I heard the person in room next to me 5am conversation. Bathroom in lobby was so grossly dirty. Bad first impression. We made the best of it but would not recommend.
Spacious room (deluxe option)
Fire pit on patio area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Arcadia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing trip from start to finish. We were greeted by the wonderful Valet, then check in was so fast and friendly, Once we arrived to the room we were welcomed with champagne and smores for my friends birthday. The room was beautiful and the cleaning staff made sure we had everything we needed. At checkout it was also fast and the valet was wonderful with letting us leave our car while we got coffee. Love staying here every time we come to Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arineh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location if you want to be near restaurants, shops, and the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Hotel Milo 4 times over several years and it never disappoints. Front desk staff and valet attendants are always friendly and helpful. Rooms and clean and come with Keurig machines, coffee pods and a fridge. The property is beautiful and right across from the beach and near the harbor. There are many restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, SAlem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jill, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. It’s very central to the beach and good restaurants. It was very clean. The bathroom is a little dated, and the lighting was pretty dim. I liked the traditional feel of the hotel. It was something a little different, not the run-of-the-mill hotel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, staff is friendly and the common spaces are nice. But, the rooms are dated. Although the surfaces looked clean, there is old grout with bad corners, some patch-worked walls and the water temp is very delayed in the shower (a couple of ants in the shower). Another family member said their internet was slow (old tech) and the pool pump next to the room was loud. Not a good value for the cost, in my opinion. I wouldn't recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Otilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was sadly very disappointed by the rooms at the Milo, we had literally the smallest bathroom I have ever been in, I could barely shave my legs in the shower because of how tight it was. The place just feels very run down and not at all worth the amount I spent. The only redeeming factor is that it is right near the ocean and State street, but so are a bunch of other hotels so do your research first!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Beautiful landscaping and patio easy access with Dogs. Everyone friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward, Harrisburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looked nice on the outside, but very old inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

P

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area along beach front close to marina and restaraunts. Thumbs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024