The Milo

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$231
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 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. 787 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1421 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

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the location but probably just got the worst room in the hotel. It was close to street and right next to valet. Only window was facing the guest lounge. So loud all night long. Probably killed 5 spiders during my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, Rutherford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, welcoming staff. A relaxing experience with two pools and beach right out front!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall stay. Great location with friendly staff. Having to pay for parking and the size of the room was our only areas of improvement. Other than that we enjoyed our stay at Milo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV was broken, narrow stairs to climb to get to my room with luggage was unacceptable in my opinion. Very average, location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Clean rooms, courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We rented 3 rooms. One room did not have a closet, one room did not have a small blanket on the bed, one room did not supply the complimentary gift bag - we had to ask. We were never notified about the wine tasting in the patio. The staff was very nice and helpful but we had to ask, ask, ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toya J

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the surrounding neighborhood was awesome, well kept grounds. They had coffee and smores available in the lobby. I would have like a few complimentary bottles of water in the room but they were only for purchase. The valet was excellent, he even found a ring that my daughter dropped in the bushes the evening prior, great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter Cheok Him

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Milo is across the street from the ocean. A few minutes walk to Stearns Wharf and State Street. Jeannines’s is an excellent breakfast cafe located on the corner. Ask for a room with an ocean view or garden view. We had an alley view where the valet parks, etc. There is construction — so make sure you get a quiet area. Our room was nosy early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, fantastic walking to everything. Staff was kind and courteous....rooms are very dated. They felt old, dark, dank and a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great amenities, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly Jo

Traveled with family
This property is close to State Street which is great for walking to shops and restaurants. However, this property is right on the main road, it is very loud with traffic. The property is a motel conversion is not entirely up to date. Some of the electrical outlets did not work. The mini fridge did not work, the AC does not stay on. With the noise from the traffic, staff and guests, it was very hard to get restful sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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