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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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
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Room options

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

Suite (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (ADA)

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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Milo

At The Milo, relax at one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, or spend the day on the nearby beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
The Milo offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Milo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

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 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

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 aged 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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD160 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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. 921 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1549 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in okay condition, outdoor lights were on all night and made the room too bright. - I would never accept a room off the Lobby again- be sure and confirm your room is not there. Otherwise it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GREAT SERVICE - BOTH FRONT DESK AND VALET STAFF
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and cleanliness. Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Up to date furnishings. Staff was excellent. Close to many restaurants, galleries and things to do, and the beach was right out front!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms have been redecorated and are very comfortable and attractive. The only down side is that the walls are thin and people coming and going is very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

susan, san carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is AMAZING. Check in was easy and fast. The room was beautifully decorated and the hotel grounds were immaculate. I loved the smores and all the fires around the property. I also appreciated the free bike use-we ride all down the beach, wharf and marina! I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Arturo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely vibes, friendly staff, location is so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff that was very responsive and anticipated our needs. Fun S’mores night, responsive valet, and lovely area. Walk to everything you need including restaurants, yoga, workouts, bicycles, and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaz

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yuxiang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

marie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was raining very hard the day we checked in, the staff went above and beyond to help us with the bags and the car. Very helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and location excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025