€148.85 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 27 Jun 2013 Check-out 28 Jun 2013

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

3 stars
202 W Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
181 reviews
Glitz and Glamour

Loved the room! Had a beautiful private balcony where we were able to enjoy the view of the ocean... See full review

  • Travel Snob
  • 2 Feb 2013
Room with a View

We upgraded to an ocean view with a private balcony - wow! What a perfect setting...the view was... See full review

  • Travel Snob
  • 26 Jan 2013
Great value and views with mobile spa services, free amenities
The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is just steps from West Beach. Lush gardens surround Spanish-influenced buildings with mountain and ocean views. Italian linens on guest beds make for easy rest and relaxation. Guests can indulge in a facial or massage on-site, or work out at any time in the 24-hour fitness center. Two outdoor heated pools, a Jacuzzi and cabanas offer respite from the heat. Free bike rentals allow Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara guests to get around Santa Barbara easily.
Highlights
  • Across the street from West Beach
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free bike rentals
Rooms
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara has 122 bright and colorful rooms with a queen or king beds. All guest rooms include down comforters and pillows, Aveda toiletries, cable/satellite HDTVs, on-demand movies, windows that open, CD players or iPod docking stations with clock radios, video game consoles, refrigerators, telephones, ceiling fans, voicemail, wake-up calls and hairdryers. Rooms may come with partial or full ocean and marina views. Cribs, microwaves and iron/ironing boards are available upon request. Some deluxe king rooms offer a sleeper sofa.
Features
The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara offers mobile spa service to guests. An on-site fitness center provides a way to whittle away calories. Two outdoor heated pools and a Jacuzzi boast ocean and garden views and feature poolside cabanas, lounge chairs and a ping pong table. Vibrant greenery surrounds the Hotel Oceana. West Beach is just steps away. Free bike rentals allow guests to get around easily.
Dining
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara serves a free continental breakfast daily, with omelets on the weekends. Guests enjoy local fruit and fresh-baked goods inside or on the sun-drenched patio.
Transportation
  • Los Angeles International Airport (96.7 mi/155.6 km)
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (10.5 mi/16.9 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (89.7 mi/144.3 km)
Attractions
  • Stearns Wharf (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Ty Warner Sea Center (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Santa Barbara Zoo (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Meeting space accommodates up to 40 people
  • Catering available
  • Fax, copy and printing services
Poicies and fees
A $25.00 USD cancellation fee will be implemented for reservations cancelled beyond 72 hours from booking. Within 72 hours, a fee equivalent to one night room plus tax will be charged.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara Rooms

Deluxe King
The room offers 1 King Bed with internet access - wireless, high speed internet access - complimentary, video-game console, pay movies, cable/satellite TV, CD player, clock radio, refrigerator, housekeeping, telephone, ceiling fan, voice mail, microwave (on request), wake-up calls, designer toiletries, hair dryer, window opens, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (infant beds) available, wheelchair accessible.
Classic Queen
The room offers 1 Queen Bed with internet access - wireless, high speed internet access - complimentary, video-game console, pay movies, cable/satellite TV, CD player, clock radio, refrigerator, housekeeping, telephone, ceiling fan, voice mail, microwave (on request), wake-up calls, designer toiletries, hair dryer, window opens, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (infant beds) available, wheelchair accessible.
Standard King
The room offers 1 King Bed with internet access - wireless, high speed internet access - complimentary, video-game console, pay movies, cable/satellite TV, CD player, clock radio, refrigerator, housekeeping, telephone, ceiling fan, voice mail, microwave (on request), wake-up calls, designer toiletries, hair dryer, window opens, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (infant beds) available, wheelchair accessible.
Deluxe King with Sleeper Sofa
Relax in the privacy of these deluxe accommodations with a King bed and a separate alcove with a sleeper sofa-perfect for a family getaway.
Partial Ocean View Room
Charming King bed rooms with partial ocean and marina views.

Amenities

  • Courtesy breakfast
  • Wireless internet
  • Outdoor pool
General
Concierge
Activities
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Dining
Courtesy breakfast
Room service
Services
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

34.4103 -119.6926
Area served
Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby airports
(SBA)Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Area description
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara situated on Santa Barbara's West Beach, between Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara harbor, this sprawling 122 room resort is a stone's throw from the beach and within walking distance of all of the area's famous shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (181)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Overall score

3.7 / 5
181 out of 181
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.6

78% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
17 Sep 2008

Great Views

Hotel Oceana has a great location. I used to live in Santa Barbara so it was great coming back. The price was great fro the location. My room was a great size and very cute. I would definitely come back if the price was the same!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Beach is right across the street.

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Los Angeles
1 Sep 2008

very nice. great location

really enjoyed our stay here steps from the beach restaurants etc would and will go again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Jacksonville, FL
24 May 2007

Pleasant Visit

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is in a great location (fronts the ocean) and was a very pleasant stay. Older property but well maintained. Wi-fi easily available throughout and nice morning continental breakfast available. Everything in room comfortable and up to expectation - but it's not a luxury hotel and doesn't sell itself that way. Not far from State Street, the main thoroughfare - little bit of a hike although I hear there is a trolley but didn't use it. State Street has TONS of restaurants, bars and shopping. Also within walking distance to Stearns Wharf. I suspect that the rates are pricer during tourist season though. I certainly would stay there again. Hope this helps.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
18 Feb 2008

Great deal

A super comfy beds, decent free breakfast, and nice grounds (lawns, pool, etc), for I'd guess no more than 1/2 the price of nearby places. The room was really small, but I didn't go to Santa Barbara to sit in a room, rather to sleep in that room, and the bed was awesome. Only complaint is that we arrived after a long drive and rested in the room for a bit after arriving. They had apparently just cleaned and it smelled very strongly of bleach, to the point that it gave us both headaches. While it certainly proved that it was clean, maybe they could do without being so aggressive with the cleaners. The smell went away and the rest of the trip was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Hollywood
4 Aug 2008

Location, Location, Location

Great property with plenty of outside space. Rooms lacked closets or any hooks to hang anything, but were very well appointed. New bathroom fixtures were poorly installed, so lots of loose handles on sinks and toilets.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Great views of the ocean across the street. State Street just a block away with shopping and dining options.

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
10 Feb 2008

Girls weekend

My friend and I needed a weekend away from our husbands. When we got there we asked if they had anything with two beds and they upgraded us. Then I asked if it had a view and she changed the room again, at no charge. We walked into the room and not only did it have a view, it had two seperate rooms. One with a King bed and the other with a lovely daybed. The bathroom was impeccable. All of this just by asking if there was anything else available. We would have been fine if she had said no, but, it doesn't hurt to ask and it was well worth it. The hotel is in an incredible location. My friend and I had mimosas one morning on one of the patio decks at the hotel overlooking the Pacific. It was great. We did partake in the continental breakfast one morning, it was your standard continental breakfast. We mostly ate on State Street. The hotel is beautiful, the staff was helpful and very friendly. A perfect weekend getaway with the girls...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Scottsdale, AZ
13 Jul 2008

Great City

The Oceana staff is very friendly, hotel is very well located and is in great shape

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Brophy Brothers at the Marina is a great lunch spot.

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Redondo Beach
22 Sep 2008

ocean view and great service!

I was a little concerned prior to going to the Oceana, as I knew all the hotels raised their rates for this collage move in weekend, and did not know what to expect, but it really was a very nice sweet place, I think they saved the best room for me, full on ocean view, big room, nice beds, nice bathroom and my favortie bath & hair products. It was so peaceful and clean and very nice. the staff was very helpful with directions to the collage and for shopping and all the necessities I needed to move my son into the school. They were great! I would recommend it but wish it was less $$. I also know it was MORE money if I tried to get the room outside of this service. PS I spent two nights there, alone, and felt perfectly safe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Holiday purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

I did not realize they had a full on continental breakfast that was great, so I wasted $10 next door at Sambo's for a cup of coffee and oatmeal.

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Stoneham
20 Aug 2008

great location

The hotel was in a great location across from the pier. You could park your car and walk or take the trolley to downtown and many restaurants. The room was clean with a very comfortable bed. We had a junior suite and I liked that the second bed, a double, had its own small room. the hotel provided a continental breakfast which had fruit, danish,bagels, waffles which was enough to begin the day. I would recommend this hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

We rented bikes for a few hours, the bike path was adjacent to the beach and went on for miles. Very easy with minimal hiles there were many many restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. We asked at the reception desk and were given several names

Review of Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Doylestown
25 Sep 2008

good location

This hotel is across the street from the beach and Stern's wharf. Hotel seems a bit dated but clean and continental breakfast was adequate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

beach, restaurants

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