The Milo

Hotels
8 (2030 reviews)
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Cleanliness
Adequate amenities
Cons:
Small bathroom
Poor noise insulation
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8
General cleanliness mentioned as positive.
Service
9
Guests highlighted friendly staff and excellent service.
Location
9
Described as excellent and convenient with many attractions nearby.
Room Quality
7
Mixed sentiments; some guests mentioned room size issues.
Amenities
8
Amenities like the guest lounge were appreciated, though limited breakfast options.
Value for Money
8
Overall good value, but the additional valet charge was noted.
Food and Beverage
7
Limited food options on-site, breakfast not provided.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive experience expressed by multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:17

Property Description

Prime Oceanfront Location
Located just steps away from Stearns Wharf, our oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in our 2 heated outdoor pools, modern fitness center, and custom coffee machines in every room. Enjoy the comfort of a flat-screen cable TV, iPod dock, and scenic ocean views in select rooms.

Relaxation at Its Best
Unwind in our hot tub or dine in our patio area surrounded by a lush tropical garden. Whether you're here for leisure or business, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara ensures a memorable stay.

Book now to experience the ultimate coastal getaway at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 32 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2030 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
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Frank • solo_traveller • us
9
Great stay, could use a self park overnight parking though.
Pros:

Close to the beach, harbor, restaurants and shops.

Cons:

Wish there was overnight self parking.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
1
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable all too brief stay facing the ocean
Pros:

Great seafront setting, lovely room above reception, firepits, complimentary bikes and staff

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Q3128NWjennak • Family
10
Charming & Fun Vibe
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay at the Milo. Construction/ renovation is complete - beautifully updated rooms, lovely vibe, super clean, very charming. Perfect location right across from the beach. Was able to literally walk across the street for our kayak tour of the harbor. Staff was wonderful, friendly, helpful and super accommodating - visited off season during the week, so they kindly gave us a free room upgrade and late checkout. Front desk offered restaurant recommendations - Chad's Café (diner) and Jeanine's Restaurant & Bakery are both great! Valet provided us with free bike rentals to tool around town on. You do have to pay to Valet your car, but they have free in and out privileges, and honestly you can just leave your vehicle and explore on foot or bike most of the time. And we enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit/ s'more bar. There are also 2 pools, a bocce ball court, and a cute garden area. Great property! Would absolutely return.

2026-01-29 • via Tripadvisor
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AlekseiLosAngeles • Couples
10
Comfort and casual elegance
Pros:

We've enjoyed the Milo several times over the past years and this experience was equal to or even better than usual. Everything was simple, accurate and quick in reserving, arriving and obtaining our room. Staff were exceptionally welcoming, helpful and engaging. The room was great: stylish and well-appointed. We always bring our dog and he was comfortable and had everything he needed. Milo offers a very comfortable, scenic and enriching beachfront experience with lush landscaping and handsome common areas. On this visit, they needed to move us to another room on the 2nd day due to plumbing issues in the wing where we were originally located (we didn't experience any issues ourselves). They were most apologetic and helpful in this process and generously offered a significant discount as compensation for the inconvenience. Always a delight to stay at this property.

2026-01-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Elham • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Excellent location. Rooms were cozy and comfortable. Nightly smores for the firepits, towels on the pool chairs, bath robes and slippers, complimentary bikes and beach chairs were a nice touch.

Cons:

Expensive

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Penny • extended_group • us
8
This is our second time staying here and we will continue to stay here when we are in Santa Barbara.
Pros:

Location is wonderful!

Cons:

Nothing negative worth mentioning.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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d4vealex • Family • Luton, Bedfordshire, England
10
Fantastic location, lovely room and great staff
Pros:

A fantastic beach side location, the room we had was in the 2nd building, close to the street but not that it caused any issues.

Room was spacious, the family suite has a double bed bunk bed which our kids loved. Beds were big and comfortable. The bathroom was well equipped, pressure was a little low on the shower but nothing major.

Staff were excellent throughout our stay.

Pool was great, warm in late December, with towels provided and a number of loungers.

Nice touch with the free s’mores and hot chocolates each evening by the outdoor heaters.

We also made use of one free beach towels and saw the free bikes too but didn’t use.

A good base for exploring Santa Barbara that I would recommend and return to

2026-01-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Steffi • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisey rooms. Small bathroom.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda E • extended_group • ar
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Agnés • couple • de
9
Nice :)
Pros:

The location is the best you can get

Cons:

We had some technical issues but the staff was very helpful

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Toby • couple • us
10
Location, value and cleanliness is the quickest way to describe this property - we don’t say anywhere else in Santa Barb
Pros:

Location, location, location, and everybody is always so nice. The rooms are great and did I mention the location

Cons:

I liked everything about the property. I just wish we would’ve stayed longer.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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PapaDonut • Couples • Henderson, Nevada
10
Can't wait to go back
Pros:

Wonderful experience at the Milo. The hotel is beautiful, clean, and quiet. The beds are very comfortable and the staff is amazing. There are protected birds and other wildlife right outside your door. The hotel is just steps away from the beach and close to many good restaurants and other attractions including the old Spanish mission and museum. We really did enjoy our stay

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Siegler • couple • de
6
Pros:

Lage Lage Lage

Cons:

Zimmer sind recht klein, kaum Platz für Koffer

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Shaghayegh • family_with_children • us
7
Great location. Pillow was not comfortable
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Responsive staff. Pool supposed to be open until 10 pm. I requested front desk for pool towel and was waiting for an hour. I called them 3 times and finally I picked up the towels. My daughter ended up catching cold

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Great location facing the ocean
Close to state street

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • couple • us
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
We had a fantastic trip and are excited to stay at Hotel Milo again.
Pros:

The location was perfect. Our room was great; comfortable and clean. The staff was so friendly and lovely to talk with. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will definitely be coming back! Thank you.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee