The Milo

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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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
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Room options

Suite, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Renovated)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite (Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite, Renovated)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Renovated)

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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Milo Mini

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Santa Barbara King

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6

King Ada Room

  • Sleeps 2

Santa Barbara Double

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King (Renovated Room)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Renovated Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Sofa Bed Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Two Queens Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queens Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Ocean View King Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Petite Queen Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Sofa Bed Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queens Ada Renovated

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Ada Renovated

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Milo

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 bottles of water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Milo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from West Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and a few minutes 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. As a guest of The Milo, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Milo. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.


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 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

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 aged 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: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 160 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lb 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.
  • Cots (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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD160 per stay)
  • 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 aged 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1534 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location by the beach and close to downtown. Great service, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom and the patio areas with gas fires are a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except the mattress was too soft to be supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and friendly stagg
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice refurbished room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for exploring, dining and experience. The room was nicely appointed and comfortable. The only negative is there is no sound proofing. Very easy to hear loud neighbors through the walls in other rooms and in the courtyard. As such we did not sleep well at all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Chula Vista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re family of 11 and stayed in 3 family suites. Jeremiah, a real nice person, helped us assign to the same building close to the main lobby. Other Milo staff are equally impressive when it comes to customer service. They are very attentive to our needs. Patios are so nice and cozy for the family to hang around especially at night. We truly enjoy our family Thanksgiving holiday at Milo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean Room. Nice people. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my ocean view room. It was adorable, clean and comfortable. Valet was a breeze. The entire staff was so friendly. I appreciated how the lobby provided filtered water. The pool was cute. And I enjoyed a glass of wine next to the fire pit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive and the room was very comfortable and clean. Lots of great outdoor tables and nice big open green space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Asha

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

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuqi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice staff. Free coffee and S’more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Asha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
always one of my favorite hotels. Beautiful views, fire tables, nice staff, comfortable beds. And of course the amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and so kind. Everything is very pet-friendly. The room was clean and a great size with the most comfortable bed/mattress I've ever slept on. The view from my room was incredible. The only negative I experienced was that the wifi was very slow in the room and it would take a long time for things to load, but I wasn't there for business so I didn't really need it. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Elena, Los Angeles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
*The hotel is advertising this room as having a sea view and charging almost double compared to their other rooms. In reality, the room is directly on a main street, and the noise from the cars is so intense that the bed literally shakes every time a vehicle passes. It’s impossible to sleep. The air conditioner is even louder than the street noise, so turning it on doesn’t help either. The shower is also very poorly designed — the water pressure is extremely weak, and the shower door is constructed in a way that you can easily catch or injure your fingers between the glass and plastic frame. It feels unsafe. Overall, the room does not match the description or the price, and the noise level makes it unusable for rest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. The walls were a bit thin, so it wasn’t super quiet when people would walk by or cars would pass through the parking lot, but besides that it was amazing! Really cute Boutique type of hotel. Front desk was easy to get a hold of as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and service. Friendly staff. Beautiful and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerilynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute spot to be at for our 3 day getaway for our anniversary. We booked the ocean view room which was beautiful. I would have given 5 stars but the room was right next to the Main Street and we heard all the cars passing by. I can only imagine during the busier months. But other than that the staff was absolutely amazing and when our water wasn’t warming up, they were ready to get it fixed right then and there. Just took a long time for the water to warm up. They had smores every night and multiple bon fire pits. We ended one of our nights by the fire w snores and wine. I would definitely rebook but maybe not an ocean view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fabiana, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place Just the ocean view is ok but remember you are on first floor and windows looking into the street with people walking and cars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025