The Milo

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot Tub
$263
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 320 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (Santa Barbara)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite (Renovated)

  • 355 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room (Milo Mini)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Milo

3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
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 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.

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. The Milo features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Milo is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 (34 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (19 inches 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 (29 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 movies

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

Property 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. 779 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1415 reviews

8.6/10

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

Tabassom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beautiful and super clean. Location is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and surrounding area, easily walkable area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well done, Hotel Milo! We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the staff was very nice. The rooms aren't too fancy, but it looks like they are updating some of the buildings/rooms. Overall, great spot and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Place was very clean and the a/c was great. The pool was fresh and was in the sun which I loved. The cabanas were really cute! Staff was really friendly. Only giving 4 stars for the valet which was $32 per day. The parking lot is so small so we could’ve literally parked our own car ourselves. Also, for the water pressure in the shower, it would fluctuate to really low or really high. So it was a bit annoying especially if you have longer hair. But overall, I would stay here again. Aesthetically, it’s the prettiest hotel I’ve seen in SB, with the flowers draping over and colors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heater was not
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Pasadena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a little on the older side but thats part of the charm. Right across from the beach and minutes from the wharf. Super cute
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erinn

ANNOYING!

I have stayed her maybe 20 times with my kids and this stay I must say was awful. We have 4 kids - they offer a family room- that is why we stay there and literally EVERY single time my kids walked in the room we got a call from the front desk that the people below us were complaining. It got to the point that as soon as my kids woke up we dressed them in bed and made them leave the room. WE COULDNT EVEN BE IN THE ROOM. It is not our fault we were put on a second floor and its a family freakin hotel! For $2000 for 2 nights it was absolutely miserable and left us questioning if we will ever return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location overlooking the beach and just steps from the Funk Zone. Hotel itself is charming and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Brinnon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. We were in a room that had not been remodeled yet and the room was way over due for one - but since we were traveling with a dog we figured they were putting pet owners or people who booked via 3rd parties into those room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marty

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Mark, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eriberto, South San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a newly renovated room with a King Bed. The bed was comfy, but not as firm as we would have liked. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The location is incredible. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwayne

Traveled with partner
The first room we were checked into was outdated and worn. The hot water in the shower did not work. The staff noted the boilers were not turned on... Limited hot water after we received a text noting the boilers were on again. The next afternoon there was no water in the sink! The hotel staff finally relocated us to a new room after 2 complaints. The new room was updated, clean and the hot water in the shower worked! I'm hesitant to book on a 3rd party platform in the future versus booking directly as it feels you are limited to accommodations when you need assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025