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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Santa Barbara Beach hotel, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, offers a tranquil escape with sun loungers and beach volleyball on the premises. Relax in the spa tub or take advantage of free WiFi to stay connected. Previous guests have raved about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Hot tub
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $305
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Satna Barbara)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room (Milo Mini)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Front of property - evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,615 reviews
The price is CA $284
CA $324 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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About the area

Map
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 47 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 16 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 17 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

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 45 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Beach toys
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 29
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 19
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 34
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered valet parking costs USD 32.00 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 45 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 32.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and cycling. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center. Hotel Milo Santa Barbara also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Hotel Milo Santa Barbara like?

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara is located on the waterfront in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 7 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Beach
Restaurant
Bathroom
Shower
Bed
View
Piers

What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location is ideal, with many guests praising its proximity to the beach and pier. (99 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub area was kept in great condition with plenty of fresh clean towels and a heated salt water pool. (21 reviews)
  • The property's hot tub and pool area with cabanas and a heated pool were a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice little getaway. I like that it was so close to the beach and state st. Their free bikes were a really nice plus we took them down to the beach then into state street. We also took advantage of the pool and jacuzzi. I will say the bathrooms do look like they’re due for a reno and the beach view we got from our room was not what i expected since it was a private beach view we had to have the
Doris, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One night

Great stay and great location.
Stefani, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not the worst not the best

Hotel Milo is very nice from the outside and we loved that it was super close to restaurants. However, we give this place a 3 star rating overall because of some inconveniences. The room my mother in law stayed at was in the 1st building room 100 something and I think that side of rooms are not modern at all. The room had a musky smell, the water pressure in the shower was very low and the water had a funky smell. My mother in law had to suck it up for 2 nights. The room my husband and I got was building 5 or 6 I don’t remember but it was 216 and it was much nicer than my mother in laws, but on Saturday morning there was heavy rain and we got a leak in the bathroom so we had to be moved to another room. Room 237 and that was nicer than where we were before. Much smaller but much nicer. I’m guessing all buildings are different. Some are not so upgraded and some are. The noise from the streets was a bit bothersome. Not sure if we’ll book here again. We usually stay at Hilton down the street but unfortunately they were fully booked. I think for the price they charge all rooms should at least be upgraded.
viviann, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Annie, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

An upmarket motel

We were only here for one night as part of a road trip. We were initially looking to extend our stay by a further two nights as when we arrived the service (valet and reception staff), facilities (gym and pool area) and location on the beach front were ideal. When I asked about extending, I was informed it’d be €735 dollars despite being able to get it for c$500 through hotels.com - odd! As we were there for only one night, decided getting a bigger place as the room was quite snug and I could only feel that we were out in the worst possible room. There was an ice machine outside our door which may as well have been in our room it was so loud. Then the cleaners and staff cupboard was directly next to our room so as they started their shift, we were awake! Not the one, sadly!
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ervin, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Know before you go!

We were staying there for a wedding for three nights. The first night we did not have hot water, which took maintenance two hours to respond and we missed our dinner. The road noise that night was unbelievably loud, the next day we asked to be moved. They didn’t have anything to move us to. We checked out and they charged us for our one night stay. They did not offer any type of refund or credit.
Matt, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Lisa D., 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Douglas, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Heather, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great dig friendly resort with fire tables, pools, and a great park for dogs to play.
geoffery, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ever De Jesus, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Skip Chad's. Go to Jeanine's

The hotel, overall, was wonderful. The location was perfect , the staff was friendly, and the facility was clean. The one negative was the on location restaurant, Chads. We used to go there when it was Sambos and we loved it. When we went to Chad's, the serving staff was so unattentive. We were skipped over several times, so that the staff could help other folks who arrived later. The person next to me was complaining about the quality of his breakfast and the rest of the folks didn't have food and looked like they had been waiting for a while. The only good thing about it, was that it forced us to walk a couple of blocks to Jeanine's, a wonderful breakfast spot.
Stephen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William S, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

one night visit

We have always loved This property throughout all the changes of ownership, We stayed one night (a Monday) on our way to see our daughter. Our room was on the first floor behind a bush with a view of nothing. That actually would have been fine as we love to walk and get outside, but the reality is that I am paying the same amount as second story with a view of possibly the ocean or even a parking lot. We will not stay here again. The amount of money for that room on a Monday was not in line with my expectations. We will focus on a new city with so much to offer.
Kennetrh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location very clean. Really outdated.
Sara, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff is excellent. It’s old but right on the ocean. Very affordable for its location & you can’t beat Santa Barbara.
Aaron, 2-night trip
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