Hotel Milo Santa BarbaravsHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Both Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara is preferred by most professionals compared to Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Hotel Milo Santa Barbara comes in at #9 in Santa Barbara with praise from 9 sources like Michelin Guide, Oyster and Time Out.
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This beachfront hotel may only be a motel makeover, but it's a good one, with perky, beachy decor by model-turned-furnishings-maven Kathy Ireland."
Frommer's
"If you're going to vacation in Santa Barbara, you might as well stay in style and on the beach -- ergo, at the Hotel Oceana, a "beach chic" hotel with an oceanfront setting and an L.A. makeover." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located directly across the street from the ocean, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a cute beachside property ideally located minutes from downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Oceana is being entirely restyled and updated from 1950s kitsch to new-millennium chic, with aggressive color schemes, crisp cotton sheets, down comforters and aromatherapy bath products."
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Time Out
"Across the street from the beach and a short walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara’s restaurant and bar scene, Hotel Oceana’s location cannot be beat." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Beach-house chic best describes the decor of guest rooms that wrap around garden courts at this beachside boutique hotel."
Gayot
"Just across the street from the beach and adjacent to the popular shopping and dining of Old Town, the location of this hotel can't be beat."
Star Service
"Located on 2 acres, between the more modest, commercial West Beach Inn and the stylish Harbor View hotel, this property shows substantive contemporary style and water vistas." Full review
Jetsetter
"Oceanfront digs with two pools and locally-sourced breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara's shops and beaches." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
14.0
"Situated a block from the beach and within walking distance of Stearns Wharf, the Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offers guests a cozy stay with ocean views." Full review
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $192/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"This is Santa Barbara's key midrange convention hotel and wedding center, a marble-clad operation with sprawling sparsely furnished public areas purpose built for large gatherings." Full review
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Note: Request a room near the lobby for convenience.
Gayot
"A revamped oceanfront resort hotel that appeals to business travelers and tourists."
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"Walking distance of Santa Barbara's shops, restaurants and shoreline, but many guests feel that they never have to leave the premises...guest rooms spacious, equipped with amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"The complex centers on a palm tree–lined plaza and includes the Spa del Mar, a spacious pool and hot tub, three tennis courts, three restaurants and a coffee shop." Full review
Frommer's
"Set on 24 well-kept acres overlooking the Pacific, the property reflects Santa Barbara's signature Spanish/Mediterranean style with whitewashed stucco, red-tile roofs, airy courtyards." Full review