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
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • 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)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (Santa Barbara)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Santa Barbara)

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

Family Suite (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite

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

Room (Milo Mini)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (King ADA)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Milo

Salt air and 2 outdoor pools, near Santa Barbara Harbor
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Milo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, complimentary bicycles, and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Bowl
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Milo offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Milo. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • 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 (86 centimetre high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (86 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat (48 centimetre 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 (74 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films

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: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 769 out of 1405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1405 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

8/10 Good

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rhii

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs a refresh on the rooms and if on ground floor you hear everything above but pleasant stay and nice staff. Looking out to the beach and has nice fire pits outside also. Only stayed 1 night so was acceptable but bed is a box spring mattress so not the best for longer stays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Property under construction… was a tad loud Needed a continental breakfast and all day coffee/tea
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arlis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms and the property was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night

Great stay and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Milo exceeded my expectations and it was a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

brianda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful low key qaint Santa Barbara hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

viviann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZAHI

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and run down - hard beds and gross showers. Not worth the price to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice room. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Milo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Leicester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, really enjoyed staying here for our honeymoon. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Milo is very central and is walking distance to many restaurants. The staff was overall great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I grew up in Santa Barbara, so I know where everything is. This hotel has an amazing location where you can walk to downtown or the beaches. The bed and pillows were comfortable. It’s just a little bit outdated. The pool and Jacuzzi were nice. The pool was heated. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025