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Hotel Oceana 3-star

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA

Just one hour north of Los Angeles, in the sunny mission city of Santa Barbara, sits a beachside resort surrounded by lush, sprawling grounds.[more]

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User Reviews for Hotel Oceana, Santa Barbara

Average User Rating: 7.5
Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[7.5] • Staff:[7.5] • Location:[9.0]
Based on 400 user ratings

Feb 4, 2010 by Tony from West Palm Beach,FL
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Great location by the waterfront near great restaurants.

“This was a great hotel. Prime location on the waterfront of Santa Barbara Bay. The room was cute and well furnished. Provided are bikes for cruising the area and free wireless internet as well as a continental breakfast. Many restaurants are within walking distance and the Santa Barbara pier is almost across the street.”

Jan 23, 2010 by Dave from Long Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • Decor and location was great.
  • It was a rainy day and water was seeping through the floor (in one area).

“From the outside, it looks like a motel. But the inside looks nice.”

Jan 17, 2010 by Ed from Tehachapi,CA
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • Location was excellent.
  • Room was too small.

“Staff was friendly & helpful, free bikes to use along beach.”

Dec 1, 2009 by Mauricio from Campbell,CA
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • Great location.
  • Buildings are far apart from each other.

“Great location, walking distance to many restaurants and right in front of the beach.”

Nov 28, 2009 by Phyllis from San Antonio,TX
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • It was great Santa Barbara local!
  • Parking.

“We lived in Santa Barbara for our first 2 years of marriage and lived in an apartment very close to the hotel. After 33 years of marriage it was great to be so close to where we began our journey!”

Nov 23, 2009 by Wendell from Dana Point,CA
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • Nice appearance and good location.
  • Charged for parking and I was not told I would be.

“Near ocean and pier. Pleasant grounds. Somewhat older hotel but in good condition.”

Nov 21, 2009 by Alyssa from Culver City,CA
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • The hotel and room were comfortable and refreshing.
  • The heater in our room did not work until we were leaving.

“This is a nice, quaint hotel. The beach is directly across from the hotel, and there are ample restaurants in the area. Our room was cozy and clean. The Am-track train ran close to the hotel and the warning signals from the train did wake us in the morning hours. The wall heater did not ignite during our sleeping hours, which made the morning a bit chilly (if you can call being in California chilly). All in all, it is a nice hotel, and we would stay there again if the price was right.”

Nov 1, 2009 by Anastasia from El Dorado Hills,CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • Right across from the ocean, and a charming appearance.
  • Parking is not conveniently located.

“We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and charm of this hotel. Would love to go back when we could stay longer. Very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location. We were very pleased!”

Oct 7, 2009 by Sherrie from Long Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Hotel Oceana is beautifully landscaped, decorated well, and offered a delightful breakfast. I felt at home.
  • For a 3 star resort hotel, Oceana had terrible beds that were too soft and you can hear the springs .Need to upgrade.

“Although my family and I stayed for only 1 night, I enjoyed every moment of it. Very clean, bright, modern decor, the outside ambiance very romantic and a great view of the beach. I will definitely come back, just may be I'll be able to use the pool next time.”

Oct 2, 2009 by John from Snohomish,WA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Very charming hotel right across from the beach.
  • The room was on the small side (2 queens).

“This hotel is in an excellent location near shopping, dining, and the beach. The hotel is clean and charming, the staff was very helpful, and the beds were excellent.”

Sep 15, 2009 by Pauline from San Mateo,CA
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating

  • Cool decor & great free breakfast.

“Our one night stay was fine and the location could not have been better. However, this was more of a very nicely dressed motel than a luxury hotel. The walls were thin and we heard literally every step that our upstairs neighbors took.”

Sep 9, 2009 by Brian from Glendora,CA
Overall Rating: 1 Overall user rating

  • I asked for a view and the view I got was of a wall.
  • The price and the view.

“I asked for a view of the beach and I got a view of the wall and vines on the wall.”

Sep 6, 2009 by Dave from Fresno,CA
Overall Rating: 3 Overall user rating

  • Across street from ocean.
  • Very small room, no A/C, $10 parking charge.

“Room was very small. Weather was warm with no A/C. $10 per night parking charge I was not aware of. Maybe area is expensive, but hotel seemed overpriced. No vending machines on premises, but honor bar in room has $4 sodas.”

Aug 2, 2009 by Jan from Houston,TX
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • My room location was awkward and I had to pay for parking.

“I thought it was great. the location is perfect..right across the street from the beach. The staff were very friendly. Would stay here again for sure.”

Jul 17, 2009 by John from Encinitas,CA
Overall Rating: 5 Overall user rating

  • Staff, location and grounds perfect.
  • Truck started up early in morning under motel window and no air conditioning so window open.

“Lovely, quaint hotel with great staff and perfect location. Upgrade to the larger room away from parking garages. Upper room hot without air conditioning. Select lower room on front.”

Jul 17, 2009 by Veronica from Jacksonville,FL
Overall Rating: 5 Overall user rating

  • No light at my door. Door open from outside and I arrived at night. Took a while to find my room not good for a women traveling alone.

“It definitely was not a 3star hotel. I have stayed in Motel 6 that were better. Continental breakfast was great. Staff very young and friendly.”

Jul 11, 2009 by Nancy from Sugar Land,TX
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • cute, eclectic room; great staff
  • no hooks or counter space in bathroom

“Small, but beautiful, ocean-view room. Great location to beach and downtown area. Very helpful staff.”

Jul 11, 2009 by Dipak from San Jose,CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • Convenient location - beautiful grounds.

“Beautiful grounds and very convenient location. My wife is a Marriott type of a person and this place met her standards for cleanliness. We went without kids but have made a note that this is a good spot for us to bring the kids.”

Jul 4, 2009 by Pegge from Fresno,CA
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • The location is outstanding.
  • No chair in the room.

“I had been here once before and enjoyed it.”

Jul 3, 2009 by Chris from Coto De Caza,CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Excellent staff, complimentary bike use, clean, not all rooms same.
  • Some rooms apparently are much nicer than mine.

“This is a two star hotel, and I travel quite a bit. The reason for the two stars, and I am using my room as an example, room 165 is sub standard. I expect very nice linens. The courtesy breakfast was sub standard, cold, at this price should have been cooked to order.”

Amenities at Hotel Oceana, Santa Barbara

  • 120 AC
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Balcony
  • Beach
  • Boating
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Conference Facilities
  • Disco
  • Doctor on Call
  • Drugstore
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fire Place
  • Fishing
  • Florist
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Jogging Track
  • Kennels
  • Kitchenette
  • Maid Service
  • Multilingual
  • On the Marina
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area/Tables
  • Play Ground
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Sauna
  • Scuba Diving
  • Secretarial Service
  • Security
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Solarium
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Theater Desk
  • Tour Desk
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wind Surfing
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