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  • 4/5 Giorgio V. 1 year ago on Google
    Location is great for this hotel for restaurants and the pier. The staff is very friendly. The bath rooms looked funky and updated. There is no elevator for certain rooms. The air conditioning is very loud so I suggest if it’s a cool night open the windows. The two pools are great and every night they have fire pits all over to sit down and relax. The rooms were clean, the bed was okay but not amazing.
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  • 3/5 Jeanette T. 8 months ago on Google
    My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon this weekend. For a standard king room for 2 nights we spent $1,159. Considering the location, it’s very nice. You’re right across from the street from the beach and all the restaurants & cafes. That’s the biggest plus about this hotel. The pictures of the rooms online are really misleading. The King room is small and everything’s quite old. The light switch in our room was broken and barely worked, our bathroom door really wouldn’t close and creaked very very loudly, the attention to details just isn’t there. You can hear when your neighbors are showering & using water. Our hand towel in our restroom already had stains on it. There’s chips and scratches in everything and for a little over a thousand dollars, I wouldn’t say this hotel is worth it. The customer service was great, valet was helpful and polite. I’d say the best few things about this hotel would be the location, customer service, and just a few amenities but I feel like for the price point, they should have extra amenities. We came from 3 hours away and we expected more for what we had paid for.
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  • 1/5 Larisa F. 5 months ago on Google
    Based on the reality of the quality of our accommodations and stay, it is NOT worth the money. After being told on the phone our requested room was available, then after providing my credit card info, I was told it was no longer available, but later when we checked in something similar was open, the beginning of our stay was off to a confusing start. We ended up getting a room with our desired extra bed, but it was so small, we had trouble getting in and out of the bathroom door (and we are small people!) and though it appeared clean, it had a musty smell. I under stand the buildings are older, but the vintage charm only goes so far, especially when so expensive. There was not much attention to detail. In addition to the room itself being a let-down, it's window faced a pool where there was near constant maintenance. Outside of the noise, the excess water from this created dirty puddles across the walkway, making it impossible to get to the room without walking through it. We had our white dog with us and it was a mess having to clean our own feet and her every time. It felt like we were walking through a dirty back alley. The high point of our stay was the pleasantness of the valet staff, even though they needed more support for the volume of responsibilities they had. The patio was really great and the live music was a nice touch. The location is good. My mom and I had chosen this location to travel cross-country for a relaxing and luxurious birthday. As this is one of the only times I've gotten to see her this year, it was such a disappointment that the website was so misleading to the reality.
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  • 2/5 Laurie N. 2 years ago on Google
    So the outdoor seating is nice- but anyone can come up the stairs or below to sit at anytime. Other than that- room is very plain with no cleaning service available until you leave.. and NO morning coffee and freezing pool! All other places nearby (I checked) served some breakfast and all had coffee in lobby. For the price here- we expected not to search for coffee which was $5 for a to go cup at the next door restaurant unrelated to hotel. Also $30 to park when street parking is easily available. Stay elsewhere!!!!! Other places are quieter just of the main drag with nice seating and some warm pools! Come to sit anytime anywhere as that’s the ONLY good thing here!
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  • 1/5 Mariana C. 7 months ago on Google
    The Milo Mini Studio was dark, shockingly small, loud (ice machine was heard all night and morning) and dated. The bathroom looked like it hadn't been touched since the early 90's; no natural light and florescent overhead lighting. The safe on the bedside table took up nearly all table space. The "closet" was so close to the bed that you couldn't get in or out of bed without having to push the robes aside to get past them. There was no space to place or open your suit case. For nearly $700 a night we could not believe how low the quality of the rooms were for the price.
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  • 5/5 Christian S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was truly devastated to find out that almost all of the roads/highways into Santa Barbara were closed due to flooding and hazardous weather. I booked knowing this was a non-refundable reservation and when contacted due to my situation, the hotel was completely understanding and offered to cancel with refund. This my birthday trip and I'm crushed my two day plans are not going to happen but I'm so incredibly HAPPY and fortunate that the staff helped. I will absolutely be rescheduling to spend my stay at this location. Customer service was great.
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  • 1/5 Nina L. 11 months ago on Google
    A truly horrible experience. I have never stayed in a room so tiny and so uncomfortable and paid so much. It was skin to highway robbery. I was in Santa Barbara during a very busy weekend for hotels. Hotel Milo charged me $564 a night plus $30 for valet parking. That's almost $600 a night. Even at a markup, I expected at least a comfortable room that met basic standards, but I was gravely wrong. My room was tiny and dusty. The furniture was in disrepair; the walls were crazy thin; the bed was uncomfortable and old. The worst part was the bathroom. The shower was so small that every time I turned around in there, the wall of the shower was literally in my face. The water pressure of the shower was terrible. There was no good place for the garbage can in the bathroom (again, no space), and when I arrived, the toilet paper was literally dangling into the trash. The sink had almost no counter area and I had to put my toiletries on the furniture near the bed and retrieve them one or two at a time to use in the bathroom. I have NEVER stayed in a room this small and uncomfortable in the United States. In the Third World, yes, but not in America. Motel Six was charging several hundred bucks for a room for the same night I was in Santa Barbara, and I would've at least gotten a proper hotel room with a proper shower and bathroom there. It is almost criminal for Hotel Milo to be renting out to guests the room they rented out to me at the price they did. Years ago, I had stayed at this hotel for business and thoroughly enjoyed it, but that was because I had a room of normal size. The outside of the hotel is lovely and the location is excellent (right by the beach and stores, shops and restaurants). The staff of the hotel is also very friendly and helpful. I had a very late checkin and they were very accommodating. But none of that is enough to make up for the cost of nearly $600 for an old, rundown, uncomfortable, small room that doesn't meet the basic standards for a U.S. hotel. There was also zero warning during booking regarding just hold old and small the bathroom or shower would be. I'd suggest anyone who wants to stay in this area stay at the Harbor View Inn, where I've stayed multiple times in the past. It's a block or two away. Don't come to Hotel Milo.
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  • 2/5 Emily W. 2 years ago on Google
    I sadly checked in and checked right back out today. It is my husband and I’s anniversary weekend so I was looking for a nice / special place to stay - I felt the photos online were very deceiving and do not portray the feel of the hotel - the room felt more like a motel than a hotel, in need of a lot of updating. They were very kind to let us cancel with a full refund though which was greatly appreciated. A fine place to stay for a business / more casual trip, but I wouldn’t recommend for a special occasion.
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  • 5/5 Gingah B. 9 months ago on Google
    Quaint boutique hotel with ocean view. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Customer service is fantastic !! Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property with lots of outdoor seating and fire pits to enjoy the view and a glass of 🍷
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  • 1/5 Tim A. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place to stay in Santa Barbara. It's right across from the beach Update 11-29-2023 Sadly I cannot recommend this business. Normal room rates are around $200 per night. I was charged over $500 for one night through Expedia. At checkout the front desk person said they would email a receipt. I didn’t receive anything so I checked my credit card and noticed they charged me an additional $411. I alerted my bank and they haven’t been able to get a resolution yet (it’s been over a month). I also reached out to Expedia and they said they couldn’t do anything to resolve this problem. This is a beautiful place but not worth over $900 per night and the trouble that I’m experiencing trying to get them to give my money back. If you stay here get a physical receipt and watch your billing for double charges.
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  • 3/5 Greg L. 10 months ago on Google
    I recently had a disappointing experience staying at Hotel Milo, and I feel compelled to share my negative review. Our room at the hotel was located right next to the valet area, and it was an absolute nightmare. From the early morning hours, we were bombarded with the cacophony of noises associated with the valet service. Imagine trying to get some much-needed rest and being constantly disturbed by the sound of car engines revving, doors slamming shut, and the loud conversations between guests and staff. It felt as though the valet service was operating right inside our room. The lack of soundproofing or any consideration for the guests' comfort was truly disheartening. To make matters worse, when we approached the front desk to request a late check-out due to the sleepless night we endured, the hotel staff seemed indifferent to our concerns. Despite explaining our predicament, they offered us a minimal extension, completely disregarding the fact that we had hardly gotten any sleep since 8 am due to the constant influx of guests and the noise pollution from the valet area. It was incredibly frustrating to see the hotel prioritize the convenience of its valet service and the needs of other guests over our basic requirement for a peaceful and restful stay. It seemed as though the hotel management either didn't care or were completely oblivious to the fact that the noise levels were unbearable and negatively impacting our experience. For a hotel that claims to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay, the experience we had at Hotel Milo was far from it. I would strongly advise against staying at this establishment, especially if you value a good night's sleep and a peaceful environment. The lack of consideration for guests' well-being and the inability to address noise issues make this hotel an extremely disappointing choice.
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  • 5/5 Dhruv G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hotel. The location is fantastic and couldn't be any better. Located next to several restaurants along the main street and the beach is literally opposite the hotel. The fire pits are so relaxing and the overall setting is incredible. Special thanks to Max and Nick at Valet services - both were super friendly folks and extremely helpful! Would highly recommend Hotel Milo.
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  • 5/5 Michael R. 5 months ago on Google
    The location is awesome. Walking distance to the train, state st, the pier and its right on PCH. The service was excellent, rooms were clean but small. The place is an old motel revamped into a nice hotel but there are different rooms to choose from with different amenities. There are cool areas to chill outside the rooms on both floors with couches and firepits. We got a good deal online so maybe we enjoyed it more because we paid less. We also went a little outside of the normal tourist season. We plan on staying here again.
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  • 1/5 Neil W. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm so outraged by the way we were treated during our stay I had to write a review. Upon checking in I thought it was going to be a nice place to stay and I really can't complain about the room or location...BUT we parked our car legally in a designated handicap parking spot and upon return from dinner, our car was no longer there. We checked with the valet and he didn't know where it was either. They change valet personnel frequently, I guess. Also, there was another car parked in our original handicapped spot...the valet walked around trying to find our car for us. It turns out that the previous valet, no longer on site, moved our car in order to get a larger tip from another guest? Our car was at the north end of the block, parked behind the building, in a regular parking space, no longer on the hotel property. This distance would be challenge for anyone with walking issues. There was no one with any authority on site and everyone, though polite, offered no help at all with my complaint. There was no open handicap spot available at this point and the valet helped as much as possible and arranged a for us to park in a spot closer to the hotel. I don't think I will ever return to this hotel. This whole situation ruined our stay, and our day, at the hotel. Management should have a conversation with their valets regarding moving cars with handicap plates/placards. Patricia Wedehase
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  • 5/5 Michel E. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't stay here but met friends who were. We sat outside around one of the gas fireplaces and had very good wine sold by the concierge/main desk clerk. He was exemplary. A very relaxing time was had by all
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  • 1/5 Veronica G. 1 year ago on Google
    Update as of 06/28: In response to owners comment, it was not about nature. I understand you don't control nature but multuple guests were affected by the excessive noise and your staff confirmed it was an ongoing problem but was not addressed nor were other accommodations offered. If you knowingly are aware of an issue, the correct response to a guest would have been an alternate room on your property, not a free bottle water or coffee as your staff suggested to me. More could have been done to address the situation to make your guests stay more comfortable, despite the call of nature. Original post: I had read prior negative reviews about paper-thin walls and bad customer service but wanted to give them the benefit and stay here to experience for myself. I checked in on a Wednesday and checked out on Saturday. Front desk failed to mention that the building i was staying at was right next to trees occupied by these pretty large brown birds that had a very high pitched squawking. They started from 6 pm through 5 am, non stop. I thought perhaps it was just a one-time occurrence but this went on for my entire stay. I had zero sleep ! Around 4 am, I heard another guest screaming at the birds and throwing cans at the trees. It was insane. I brought this up during my stay and at checkout to the front desk but they were nonchalant about it and they offered me a free bottled water or coffee for the inconvenience. Might i mention, the rooms already have free bottled water and the lobby served complimentary coffee. I tried being courteous about this but front desk did not seem to care about my needs as a guest. I spent so much money on a nice room and was expecting better customer service. Front desk admitted they knew about this issue, so why book my room next to the trees ?! Make your guests aware of this so they can decide for themselves. I emailed the company to file a complaint but i have yet to hear back.
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  • 4/5 Carina W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to stay and the location is perfect. Friendly staff at checking in. Car valet costs 30 dollar. There are several restaurant nearby. The room was small but we had a wonderful view. It was not so isolated so you heard the television from the neighbours but I slept well anyhow. The gym is clean, the pool is heated and we also used the bubble bath. We only stayed one night but I would like to stay one night more.
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  • 3/5 Isabella B. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed here last minute because of some travel issues. We booked on a third party site and got a great deal. Staff at check in were friendly and valet boys were kind. Be prepared to pay $30 for valet overnight as an additional charge. We got to our room and the door was rough, it locked after messing with the lock for serval minutes since the bolts aren’t lined up. Then we notice that there’s a lot of street noise and a lot of local bird noise (quite literally sounded like a pack of chickens not exaggerating***) I would recommend requesting a room off the street, because we had to pull the luggage cart about a block down the Main Street through a restaurant. In the bathroom the counter was sprinkled with ants, however within the 14 hours spent at the hotel they kept coming back after killing the groups of them. The next morning we left early and again had good valet service. We went on a hike and then came back hoping to use the bikes. While I understand it’s first come first serve, and we actually left then returned to check back on them after a 1.5 hr break, there were still not even 2 bikes. I would advise you to go on a morning bike ride before large families take them out and I hope the hotel adds more bikes and their collection in the future as I think it’s a great selling point! Summary: Location 5/5 (beachfront, walkable, bike friendly area) Cleanliness 2/5 (ants, shower area crusty, street path dirty) Security 1/5 (hotel security issue as we left, main door and patio not secure, low exterior patio walls that were jumpable, non hotel guests could easily enter property) Food 4/5 (Chad’s their local breakfast spot looked and smelled good but long wait *we did not eat there but seems like a good place*, other cafes/coffee shops/etc were good in the area) Aesthetic 4/5 (beach front, cute Spanish tiles, two pools and a hot tub) Check out staff and valet were amazing!
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  • 5/5 Jake H. 2 years ago on Google
    Hotel Milo provided a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in the door to check in. Skye greeted us with such kindness and hospitality, and truly cared about making our stay a pleasurable one. The location is nearly impossible to beat if you want to get a taste of Santa Barbara. The bike rentals allowed us to cruise around the wharf without having to hassle with parking. The complaints about mandatory valet parking are null and void as it is a full service and well worth the money. If we could give more than 5 stars we surely would! Treat yourself to this wonderful Hotel and you will not be disappointed.
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  • 2/5 Ashley H. 2 years ago on Google
    Let’s start with the good: 1) the location and grounds are beautiful. 2) excellent valet and customer service. Now to the bad.. we stayed this past weekend for a wedding. We were so excited because of the location in SB and the photos. We had to move rooms 3 times. The first room the AC didn’t work and they promptly moved us to another room. The second room smelled terribly of mold and was small and not at all what we were promised. We tried to stay since we didn’t want to move again. We tried to go to sleep hoping the smell of mold and mildew but ultimately had to move again. The third room was great. They gave us a discount but overall pretty disappointed in having to move multiple times and that didn’t seem out of the ordinary for this requests from the guests. Overall, the location and hotel employees were great but unfortunately didn’t match the amount of money we paid to stay.
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  • 5/5 Gerri A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice large property right across the street from the beach and short walk to pier. Lovely patios around property some with fire pits to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Free bikes to cruise the beach, even chairs you can take to the beach. Went mid week so not to crowded. Friendly staff. Clean rooms and our room had a huge shower. Dog friendly. Don't have a dog but if you want to take your furry friend. Had a very relaxing stay.
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  • 1/5 Bill S. 1 year ago on Google
    This review is way overdue, but it's been a long couple of years. My wife and I stayed here for two nights in April of 2021. We chose this place as a "splurge" since the website represents it as being a resort hotel. In reality, it is a barely converted motor lodge. As we had a one-year-old child at the time and had very, very few chances to ever get away, particularly with the pandemic still raging, we sprung for the "Ocean View King" room. When we arrived, we discovered that said "ocean view" was only visible through the front window of the room, far out past the pool, parking lot and highway. In the immediate foreground, however, this window looked directly out onto the walkway other guests used to access their rooms in the motel (yes: motel). Not entirely sure who would find it relaxing to gaze at the ocean while anyone walking by can see right into your room. I immediately contacted the front desk to express my displeasure. They told me they were booked up that night but would look into other options the next morning. The next day, we were told another room would be made available and we could move to it as soon as it was cleaned. We were also told that, despite this other room not being ready yet, we still had to check out of our current room by 11 AM so they could clean it and flip it for new guests. We complied. Despite checking in with the front desk repeatedly throughout the day, our new room was not made available to us until 6.5 hours later, at approximately 5:30 pm. The hotel had also instituted a one-hour limit at their pool due to Covid, which meant that as of noon we had nowhere to go and nothing to do as we still had nowhere to move our luggage. So we wound up spending the heart of our two night stay with no room and no pool access at the rate of $325+ per night, all due to the hotel's sheer lack of urgency in getting us situated. I spent a portion of that timeframe looking for another hotel in the area we could go to instead, but due to the fact that this weekend coincided with spring break, none were available. So we simply had to suffer through our bad fortune of having chosen the Hotel Milo to begin with, believing its representation on the website to be accurate. I contacted the GM after our stay. He expressed no remorse and simply said we should try to come stay there again. I pointed out the inherent flaw in his logic: why would I want to repeat an experience that was underwhelming and wholly unsatisfactory to begin with, particularly at such a high cost? I then contacted our credit card company to dispute the charge. When they reached out to the hotel, the GM was completely dishonest with them, fabricating steps he and his staff allegedly took to alleviate our situation, which they did not. Just an overall terrible way to run a business and to treat customers who simply wanted a very rare, very brief, very much-needed and very expensive getaway. We have stayed at more affordable hotels in Santa Barbara (like the far superior Harbor View Inn right up the road) as well as other luxury hotels that cost in the vicinity of what this place does. But with those hotels, at least we got a quality experience for what we shelled out. Not so with the Motel Milo. Save yourself the agony and stay elsewhere.
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  • 5/5 Jim B. 1 year ago on Google
    Completely met expectations. There are small flaws here and there but the overall ambiance of the hotel is fantastic. The rooms are eclectic, clean, comfortable. Lot! of nooks, pools, patios and balconies to hang out on. Above all, it is right on the beach!!

  • 5/5 Christopher G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was great place to stay on the beach in Santa Barbara. It was walking distance to the wharf, the Funk Zone and great places to eat. Amtrak is right around the corner and we're planning on training in next time. Everything was clean. Our favorite part was Chad's breakfast joint just outside. My only complaint was that all the pillows were very thick and stiff.

  • 5/5 Paige C. 5 months ago on Google
    Stunning hotel right on the beach which offers free bike rentals, a heated pool and sauna. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. The only con was that you had to pay for valet service which was $30 per night which we didn’t even end up using as my partner had a broken foot so we requested to park our selves as it would have been an inconvenience. It would have even been an inconvenience anyway as we were in block six which was a 5 min walk away from the valet parking when there’s parking for the hotel behind each block of apartments.

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to beach. Rooms are older, but nice

  • 5/5 Sonal G. 2 years ago on Google
    very cute hotel and a great location super close to the main drag in SB & a view of the water! The layout is awesome with two pools, a hot tub, and complimentary wine service on select nights!

  • 4/5 Nick M. 6 months ago on Google
    We stayed here for a work conference. Overall the experience was great. The staff was friendly, it was well kept and my room was surprisingly spacious, I was expecting to be cramped. It is an older building but it has been updated and they maintain it well. The main patio area behind the reception is quite large and has multiple propane fire pits that they light every night. There was even live music one evening. Also note that it is quite large with 6 buildings I believe, I was in building 5 so I had to walk out to the sidewalk and walk down maybe a half a block to my room. The only downside I experienced was with the shower, it was pretty small so if you’re a bigger person you will probably have to stand sideways. Also the shower door is one of those sliding glass panels however there is only one panel so no matter what the shower is open and water gets everywhere.

  • 4/5 Victoria A. 2 years ago on Google
    Booked an ocean view room and realized the ocean view is also an outside shared hallway, leaving you little to no privacy. Valet parking is 30$ bathroom looks original 1960s. Floors are "charmingly" uneven. There are bathrobes but the room was anything but romantic or relaxing.

  • 5/5 Liz N. 11 months ago on Google
    This was our first time staying at Hotel Milo and I can confidently say we will be returning. The grounds of the hotel are immaculate and absolutely beautiful. Its location is perfect walking distance to a ton of restaurants and bars. The valet service is a huge perk and the guy who took care of us was super welcoming and we were lucky enough to have him around when we checked out the next day too. Whenever he learned that we were visiting from San Diego and driving up to Big Sur for a road trip, he let us know about the Oceana Dunes and other cool stops along our way. The front desk service was friendly and really informative about dog friendly restaurants in the immediate area. Our room was clean and really nicely decorated. It had an immediate warm/welcoming feeling and was a nice size. Despite all the reviews about there being thin walls, we didn't hear much of anything outside of the usual outside noises (birds and people walking by in the hallway to/from their rooms)... I think people have too high of expectations outside of what's realistically possible with outdoor access rooms. There's a ton of nice outdoor seating areas with gas fire pits that could fit small and large groups. We'll definitely be back when the weather is warmer to enjoy some wine in the evenings and coffee in the mornings at these seating areas! We only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed another night strictly to enjoy this hotel grounds and it's other amenities. I can't recommend this place enough.

  • 4/5 Joshua E. 2 years ago on Google
    The room you stay in makes all the difference, if you book third party like hotel tonight you will get what is called the Milo mini, the tiniest room on earth..but if you book their party like hotels.com and choose the room, especially a ocean view room it can be great. The location is awesome, the little courtyards are Great. All and all you pay for a great location, just upgrade to a decent size room and you'll be happy. Been staying here for 5+ years, it has its pro and cons but we still always come back when the rates are good

  • 5/5 Eric N. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing stay. Easy walk to the Funk Zone. Great breakfast spots near by. The atmosphere on the property was great. Fire side wine at night. Thank you Skye for making our trip amazing.

  • 5/5 corina o. 11 months ago on Google
    My husband and I stayed here for our One Year Anniversary and we loved it!! Everything was great! The staff, especially Valet parking young men; they were very very kind and helpful the entire stay! They made us feel welcomed. The hotel is right by the beach, we got a beach view from our room. It’s soooo beautiful! I loved the place and the decor. It’s close to all the shops and restaurants. The room was cozy and had everything we needed. Thank you Hotel Milo for our wonderful stay.

  • 5/5 Phyllis M. 2 years ago on Google
    The location was perfect - super walkable to restaurants, wineries and the view of the mountains and water! There are fire pits around the property that made for a wonderful place to enjoy drinks and time with friends. Joe and Yasmin made our stay wonderful!!!

  • 2/5 nyer0708 11 months ago on Google
    The housekeeping people are amazing and very much on top of things, unfortunately all the good I can say about this "hotel" stops right there. This is an embarrassment of a place for guests to stay. Let me tell you, this ain't a hotel... It's a low class inn at it's best. Dilapidated crummy tiny rooms with a bad vibe. Shower water pressure is an utter joke and non existent. I hope this inn gets it's doors shuttered permanently by inspectors. The Hispanic guy during checkout was extremely unpleasant and unfriendly. Maybe he was embarrassed to work there? Who knows Also the parking is a mandatory valet which I found ridiculous.

  • 1/5 Mike A. 1 year ago on Google
    To anyone that isn’t from the area looking for a intimate place to stay do not book here! I do not recommend this old tiny converted motel. Arrived around 7pm. Got to our room to find out we couldn’t use the A/C if the heat was on in the room next door. Rooms are extremely small. Wasn’t enough room in the king bed ocean view room for 2 suitcases. They moved us to one of their “premium” king ocean view rooms. It was around 11pm at this point. We then realized we were right over the valet drop off. This was extremely annoying because every time someone dropped off or picked up a vehicle it woke us up. At $740 for 2 nights stay I expected a much different experience. Called management when I returned. They said they could give me 20% off the first night only. Also Santa Barbara we found out is a port where cruise ships dock and unload people 🦠.

  • 2/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cons: The hotel walls and ceilings are SUPER THIN. Our room was on the first floor and you can hear EVERYTHING. I could hear people upstairs walking around, using the restroom, getting in and out of bed (it’s a spring mattress) as well as clear, audible conversations. Pros: Staff and valet service were friendly and kind. Rooms were clean. The outdoor sitting areas had a lovely view of the ocean, fire pits, and stringed lights. Overall: The hotel is charming with an amazing oceanfront view but we will never return due to the sleepless nights we had being able to hear all the other hotel guests nearby. The price point is too high for the poor sound quality of the rooms. Response to owner: We were not able to sleep due to the poor sound barriers of the ceiling and walls. It had nothing to do with loud or inconsiderate neighbors. I could literally hear people’s conversations, that is how thin the walls are.

  • 4/5 arabesque 1 year ago on Google
    Great location across the beach and across from Santa Barbara Sailing Club, super friendly service (kudos to the front desk and the Valet Parking team), reasonable price, and clean cozy room, great amenities (pool, jacuzzi, fitness center), and great accessibility to restaurants, 2 blocks from lower State street. And Pet Friendly ! A Gem !

  • 2/5 Alexander L. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel is in a great location but the quality of the rooms is really lacking. Definitely overpriced. Our electrical sockets were loose, bathroom door wouldn’t shut, shower only had one door which meant the floor would get wet every time you used it. Bed was really uncomfortable. Valet and staff were all really nice and you can’t beat the location but we will stay somewhere else next time we visit SB.

  • 1/5 T S. 1 year ago on Google
    No housekeeping was offered because we were not staying a minimum of 3 nights, and there was no bellhop. There was no self-parking and only one valet, which meant having to wait for our car. The room was noisy and not very well furnished. For the price, I expected much nicer accommodations.

  • 5/5 Robert G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice option right across from the beach and really close to the pier. The room was smallish for four but was fine for two nights. The pool was well used and clean. The staff was very friendly and answered a number of questions about eating locations. The valet parking worked perfectly. The fire pits are placed throughout the property so there are plenty of options for cozy, evening relaxing.

  • 5/5 Rachel Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm so disappointed... That we didn't stay longer!! This was our first time to SB and stayed here. Ocean view room. Brought our dog. Our dog loved all the other dogs to play with. We came for a wedding and didn't get to use the complimentary bikes, pool or experience breakfast. So clearly we needed more time. This place is so great. The staff was incredible. I'm sure thankful to the little gal who checked us in. So sweet!! Thank you for our stay.

  • 4/5 Håkan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Small rooms but a great view to the beach. Thin walls so you will hear your neighbours and their bathroom fans. A small but nice gym. Pool and hot jacuzzi. Recommended!

  • 3/5 Maggie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was not the greatest and we were actually welcomed with a sarcastic "oh great" and eye roll when we arrived to check in. Rooms needed some touchup clean and we had to request room service during our stay which they did provide. Location was incredible and we were able to walk to almost everything we wanted to do. Also loved the fireplaces out on the patio area and the beautiful flowers and plants everywhere.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Free breakfast
    • ✓ Free parking
    • ✓ Accessible
    • ✓ Outdoor pool
    • ✓ Air-conditioned
    • ✓ Business center
    • ✓ Pet-friendly
    • ✓ Beach access
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Restaurant
    • ✓ Hot tub
    • ✓ Fitness center
    • ✓ Smoke-free
    • ✗ Airport shuttle

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