The Milo

4.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Renovated) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $327
$286 nightly
$327 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Explore the area

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202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Renovated)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (ADA)

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King (Renovated Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite Renovated

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Renovated Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

A stay at The Milo places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Milo

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 121 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Milo.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

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 40 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
  • Hot tub

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
  • Beach umbrellas
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 160 per stay)
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 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 160 per stay)
  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 957 out of 1596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1596 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Great experience, service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Milo. Friendly staff and a great location with beautiful grounds. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely vibes, friendly staff, location is so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arsineh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Super kid friendly hotel and close to so many shops, restaurants and museums. Staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and location excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very nice! room was super clean and cozy. and love the hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very courteous staff, accessible to a lot of restaurants and great places
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms. Great grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location,great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARA

Excellent rooms and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating. Room was spacious and beautiful. The location was on point.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Amenities were excellent—good value. And the staff was very helpful. Perfect walkable location with beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and valet, pretty room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect and the staff accommodated us well when I asked for things to be a little extra special for my wife and Is anniversary. Also loved the nightly smores!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless The view was great Everything about the room was perfect Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mathias

Great place but overhall amazing staff & teams
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous and rooms clean. Great coffee in the morning and snacks in the evening. Grounds were keep clean and any debris removed from the pool every morning. Perfect location and walked everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times and it was great as always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasun and ovsanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
All great, pool very clean, just need a few more bikes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026