The Milo

Hotels
8 (2282 reviews)
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , US
+1 805-965-4577

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2282 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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Munizaga • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • us
9
Amazing 10/10 2 night Stay
Pros:

Free Bikes and the Valet team were stellar and made our stay relaxing and comfortable. They seem energetic and the right vibe for a quick vacation.

Cons:

Wish we got 2 hours for later extended check out but still worked out for our schedule.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarpuneet • couple • in
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • de
8
Acceptable, but would look for another hotel next time.
Pros:

Quiet place in principle, located near the beach.

Cons:

Noisy neighbors and lack of drink/ food options at the hotel. breakfast place associated was rather low quality. ocean water on the beach smelled dirty.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • solo_traveller • us
3
Staff was friendly, location was great, but room experience was terrible!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A/C didn’t work properly, water pressure went down to almost zero on the last day, floors creaked loudly upstairs.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • couple • us
1
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
4
Avoid. Not worth the cost at all.
Pros:

Right by the beach, pretty surroundings, lovely staff especially the valet team

Cons:

My room was the smallest you could imagine. 428. It was so small I could not open my luggage on the floor. Absolutely outrageous given the price paid. They also asked me for a huge deposit for no reason (everything was paid and I was not using valet or any service), no welcome drink or coffee or anything. It was just the tiniest bedroom and the tiniest bathroom that completely ruined my experience.
The swimming pool is by the road, there is a second one that’s quite nice but no bar or any service by the pool.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Clare • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gr
7
Beautiful property, but for this price we expected a much more private and premium experience.
Pros:

The rooms were beautifully decorated and the outdoor areas with fire pits were lovely. The valet attendant was also extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

However, for around $500 per night, it was simply not worth the price. Although we booked an ocean-view room, there was a shared balcony directly in front of our windows, with people constantly walking past or sitting outside talking. There was almost no privacy, and the old windows offered very poor soundproofing. We strongly recommend that the hotel clearly mentions the shared/common balconies in the room descriptions, so guests know exactly what they are booking and don’t feel misled upon arrival.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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mercedes • couple • es
10
Pros:

El hotel está fenomenal, está muy nuevo, limpio y bien ubicado. El personal es muy bueno

Cons:

Las habitaciones de la planta baja tienen muy poca intimidad

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Viktoriia • couple • us
7
Great location, but didn’t like the location of our room, shower, and windows offered little privacy.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower was very bad including size, water pressure, and difficulty using it overall

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Myoung • couple • us
4
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Ed Vullimy • couple • gb
10
A hotel that deserves the wonders of its surroundings.
Pros:

Santa Barbara is an enchanted place, most especially for the richness of its wildlife: marine mammals, and a marvel of birdlife: pelicans, terns, night herons, cormorants ... The Milo is the only place in town worth considering for the delight of these blessings: elegant, clean, perfectly situated, with a view of the ocean but slightly apart from the bustle of the main pier. The staff are impeccable, attentive, professional, thoroughly agreeable and personable. No detail is too little or to much for their attention. Rooms are tasteful: 'seaside' but classy. And those details that matter: good free coffee, even hot chocolate in the afternoon... The ocean view rooms are well worth the extra, but prices at weekends are insane - so plan your visit during the week and as far off-season as you can manage. We returned, and will return again ...

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Eti • family_with_children • il
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not value for money

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • solo_traveller • be
7
Cons:

Manque de sonorisation...la dernière nuit, les personnes au-dessus de nous on laissait leur chien seul. Aboiements excessifs et le chien sautant partout. On aurait dit un énorme fracas à chaque fois. Très mauvaise nuit pour nous.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee