The Milo

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (Santa Barbara)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

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

Family Suite (Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room (Milo Mini)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 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.

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 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. 751 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1376 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

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pricey for quality

We have stayed here before, and it was a plesant experience. However, this time was not as good, so we will choose elsewhere feom the large number of places to stay in SB. At check-in time, there was only 1 front desk attendant, who was absent for at least 5 minutes while I waited. The whole process took 15 minutes, but most of that was wait time. The room was in a part of the complex we hadn't been in before. The acoustics were terrible, and we had constant noise of families walking up and down our hallway until we left for dinner. I fell asleep to noise that sounded like a circus next door. I can only imagine how it sounded to the peoe underneath them. I have no idea how the banging noises were created, but we heard them constantly. We did have a lovely ocean view feom our window, but the room was so small that there wasn't room for a chair and small table to sit at and enjoy it. Valet service was very effiecient, but we paid $400 for this room, and then $35 for parking. Next time I will stay at one of the motor lodges up the street, who don't charge for parking and include breakfast with the room. This place was basically a motor lodge in quality, except for the L'Occitaine toiletries. Its not worth the extra $100 for them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we stayed at this hotel, we were given a room n the second floor where you could smell the mold and looked at the shower and it was moldy inside to the point we were grossed out and asked to be moved to a different room. The 2nd one was not that bad and it was a lot cleaner. Staff was very accommodating and friendly and took care of us. One thing I was surprised was the fact that Expedia said this hotel had laundry, but when we asked, they did not have any. I don’t think I’ll stay here again. It’s definitely not worth the money we spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
I love staying within walking distance to State street and the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they treated me and my dog wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and an amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No!

The area of our room was extremely noisy. There were people outside until around 2am. Just partying it up. Awfully hard to sleep with that much racket. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. It’s in a perfect location for walking to the pier, dinner, ice cream etc. The shower is a bit on the older side but it was fine. My only complaint was the bed was super uncomfortable. Even my husband agreed and he can sleep anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pictures are deceiving, it is more of a motel like hotel. It is clean and convenient but I did not think my ocean view room would be on the corridor to access all the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in front of the Ocean. The Maritime Museum, Harbour, and Stearns Wharf are within walking distance. We enjoyed the hot tub and the heated salt water pool despite the weather
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ocean view room was more of a pier slightly ocean view. Our restroom light kept flickering like a horror movie. But overall the room was nice and we enjoyed our night in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location and great staff. Enjoyed outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emily, South Pasadena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an excellent location in Santa Barbara! We just wished the rooms were a bit nicer and less noisy. They should work on the insulation/noise issues and really do need to get new beds and bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstanze

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

6/10 Okay

Alana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs some TLC. All of the lounge chairs at the pool were broken and everything just felt old. The staff were all very friendly and the area is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ill

I’ve wanted to stay here for years. On my college senior’s last spring break my husband surprised us with an extra day. Room seemed ok, we went out to dinner. Upon returning, the neighbors above and next to us partied until around 5-6 am. That’s when we heard the loud barfing, bathroom experiences and yelling. Then our toilet began gurgling and exploding feces. We could not use it or the water or shower. House keeping came at 8 am with a do not disturb on our door. We were exhausted and sent them away. Noticed a man in rubber gloves in the room next to us when leaving. Had to use the lobby bathroom to wash our faces and use the bathroom. Was told nothing could be done since it was through a third party booking. After a whole day of no sleep and feeling disgusting the front desk comped us a sweatshirt and a towel with their branding. Will never wear it. Don’t stay here and never use hotels.com. 374.00 was definitely not worth it. Book through the hotel or in this case…don’t! Horrible ending to trying to spend an extra day. Worst hotel I’ve been to and I’m 50.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Orlando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fun time, wish I could’ve rented a beach cruiser
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and everyone it’s so polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little dated but the service was great. The valets very helpful and the neighborhood was all walkable and lots of attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

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

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gil, Long Beach

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024