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The Milo

The Milo
The Milo – Santa Barbara, CA
The Milo – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Milo

This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, modern rooms. Each air-conditioned room has an iPod dock, wooden floors and a ceiling fan. A custom coffee machine with coffee is available in each guest room and ocean view rooms are available. There is also a patio dining area with a tropical garden. Guests at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara can relax in the hot tub. Santa Barbara Winery and the Santa Barbara Amtrak are within 10 minutes' walk of this hotel.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1624 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    My family was put in a room next to an ice machine that was loudly cycling all night and kept my wife and I awake. AC was also not working and the room was hot. We left after 1 night. While the front desk staff are very nice, they are communicating poor decisions from their management. 0/10 would not stay here again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It’s our families go to hotel!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Phenomenal location across the street from the beach, wonderful and welcoming staff, lovely property and beautiful rooms. No notes! Would stay here again and again and again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It’s a great location. Super close to everything. Across from the beach. Walkable restaurants etc. We had to wait two hours to check in upon arrival. Check-in was at 4pm we didn’t get our room to almost 6pm. When you arrive you want room access so you can start the vacation. We were on the first floor - You can hear the people walking above. Customer service was great. I asked for my room to be cleaned and they did it right away or I had asked to have the sofa bed made up and it was done right away. The valet was so nice. Worked super hard. You can have dogs which is a huge plus for us. Beds were comfortable and the AC was nice and cool. Overall property needs some TLC. It’s a busy place. A nice touch would be for them to have dog bowls for us to use in the room upon arrival. Bringing a dog is such a plus for this hotel they should go all out with that amenity.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean hotel and friendly staff. The biggest flaw in this hotel are the ac units right next to the beds. The ac unit is extremely loud. We were unable to sleep due to the extremely loud noise it makes and without it on it was too warm. Would not book again for this reason. Price for what you get wasn’t worth it.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The air conditioner blew straight on the bed, no way to redirect the air, vents need to move, fan in the bathroom did not work. Outdoor space was excellent, location was stellar.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    However, there is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention. An air-conditioning unit approximately two rooms down from ours was leaking water across the walkway. Because the water blended into the painted floor, it was extremely difficult to see and made the surface dangerously slippery. I slipped at least five times and fell once, although I was able to catch myself. I also witnessed two other guests nearly fall. Had I been older, intoxicated, or not in good physical condition, I could have been seriously injured. This presents a significant liability and should be repaired immediately. The valet also misplaced our Tesla key card. We were told it would be replaced, and our contact information was taken, but we checked out Monday and, as of Saturday, no one has contacted us. I hope the hotel follows through promptly. The coffee service could also use an upgrade. The current selection and presentation do not match the quality, style, or price point of the property. We paid approximately $700 per night, including ta

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel has an amazing history, great location, cool amenities. The rooms are in need of some maintenance, the pool deck could use a good pressure washing of the loose gravel, but overall it was a fun trip.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The view is incredible! The rooms are so clean and comfortable. The staff is so friendly and go out of their way. The only complaint is the shower is comically small lol. 💛💛💛

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    From the Valet staff, to the front desk, service was excellent. Location excellent… loved having access to bikes and beach chairs. It’s a little overpriced, but so is everything in SB. We were coming off a week of dropping kids at 2 schools on 2 different coasts and just needed to decompress. Totally lovely room, experience, atmosphere. We will be back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Pool hours are not ideal but otherwise the hotel was great

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was awesome. We did have to move rooms so that's why it's not a 5 star.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We loved our stay and plan to return!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, location, location!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful experience at character-filled property, staff super helpful and nice. We checked out the bikes every day twice and never had any issues. We swam in both pools and explored the fire pits. Our room was very close to the street so not very peaceful but we had a nice view of pool and a bit of ocean. Would definitely return. Love the Milo!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Across the street from the beach, which in the area is called beachfront. Beautiful older hotel with the Wharf and restaurants within walking distance. The room was very small and the had no closet to hang our clothes. Overall great stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Charming place with great location by the beach.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    A great place to stay with an overlook over the ocean! Also able to get on the beach easily and downtown was close enough to walk into

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great stay

Frequently asked questions about The Milo

Does The Milo have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Milo offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Milo offer parking?
Yes, The Milo offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Milo have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Milo features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Milo have a fitness center?
Yes, The Milo features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Milo located, and how walkable is the area?
The Milo is located at 202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 81, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Milo
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.6 mi

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