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Reviews of The Milo 4 stars

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

#33 of 62 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1172 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Great for a day in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. Little space to walk around if you have more than 2 suitcases. Also, the door to the shower doesn't open all the way because of the toilet. Bigger people would have problems getting inside.

    Great location, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very friendly staff, especially the valets! Property is lovely with some nice quiet seating areas that were really nice in the morning and evenings! Rooms were quiet, well appointed and clean! We loved the Milo!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    We definitely would return, however we would look forward to being in a room that was more updated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Milo Mini
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the room that we had was not one of the newly renovated rooms so it was very ancient

    The property was clean and quaint and really centrally located for everything that we wanted to do in Santa Barbara

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    The location will make your stay worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room size.

    Location and evening entertainment. Amenities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location and staff but room was small and dark
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We thought the room was small and dark. The lighting wasn't bright enough in the bathroom area. The bathroom sink was separate from the shower and toilet which was fine. But, the bathroom was very small. The toilet was so close to the wall and toilet paper holder that it was awkward to sit there. Half the shower door wasn't there. The pool area was small and there were not many chaise lounges and and several were ripped.

    The location is great. We were able to walk everywhere and being right on the harbor was wonderful. I was able to take long morning walks along the harbor and breathe the fresh sea air! The staff was also very accomodating, especially the valets. We used the in/out service several times and the valets were wonderful. The front desk staff were friendly and helped us with recommendations and directions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no breakfast at the hotel

    Valet parking, beach, location, room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King ADA
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was noisy on the road. One room was updated and one wasn’t - they felt very different. No breakfast was a shame.

    Great location on sea front with good access to shops and restaurants. Good facilities and extras provided like bikes, s’mores etc

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Decent place to stay in a great location on the beach but won't do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was not what I thought it was going to be and we were in a building furthest away from the main office. The room seemed more like a regular hotel room. The room was dated and the walls were super thin. I could hear the AC from the floor above all night long.

    the staff was excellent, smiles and hellos from everyone and was super helpful in all they did. Location cannot be beat!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Hotel Milo is in a great location to explore Santa Barbara.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Santa Barbara Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevators as this property is a collection of charming Spanish style old motels, renovated. But the valet will help you carry your bags up. Valet parking was $32 per day so the second day we parked on the street.

    Incredible location and charm. Outdoor gardens across the street from the beach, where people are strolling and riding bikes. You can borrow bikes or beach chairs from the hotel. Walking distance to the pier and State street. Perfect for soaking up Santa Barbara’s special beachfront ambience.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    Great. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pools were a little small and right on the road

    Close to the beach. Good size room. Quiet upstairs and at the back of property. Lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Nice Location, older property undergoing renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel facility is a bit old, however they are renovating part of the hotel.

    Location Location Location. Everything (Stearns Wharf, west beach, east beach, restaurants, state street, arts district, lagoon, harbor) is within walking distance.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location across from, the beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Place was nice. A little small for 2 adults and2 teenagers , but the bunk beds were nice for the kids to have their own
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevators

    Location, view

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Loved our stay in this superb hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom was a little dated.

    Location of the hotel was excellent. Staff were really friendly and room was really large, great position and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Hotel Milo, Some Good, Some Bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls were paper thin, and we could clearly hear the guy next door snoring. Seating outside our window was for anyone in the block. Foi d 4 people sat drinking staring into our room from 2m away. Had to keep the blinds down. Blinds didn't meet in the corner so anyone walking up the steps could see right into our room. We were offered an alternative room but it was old and dated. Staff provide clips for the blinds, which took care of the gap in the blinds. No wardrobe to put clothes.

    Newly refurbished rooms. Small but quite comfortable. Valet Parking was quite expensive but easy. Staff were exceptional throughout our stay. Good reception area with drink and food to purchase. Location was perfect, just across from the beach. Provided a small bottle of Prosecco, free of charge for my wife's Birthday.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Our stay was very enjoyable. Milo is gorgeous at every turn and is impeccable clean. We loved it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was less than desirable. No good water pressure and delicate temp controls made it hard to enjoy.

    We loved the location and style of the hotel. We were in room 263 and loved it! Great room location with kids because the pool was so close.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Hotel Milo is a great spot to see the best of Santa Barbara.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator for bringing up luggage.

    Staff was wonderful and the grounds / pools were lovely. Great location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not a lot of storage space. There was only one chair, kind of like a patio chair to sit on. The telephone in our room did not work and we had trouble with the t.v.

    The location was perfect. The staff was very accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King ADA
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the room above us, due to the cheap flooring. No ice machine. The bathroom floor was extremely slippery when wet, even though it was a room for people with a disability.

    Great location and a clean room. The two at the front counter went up and beyond with great service. Tried so hard to please. She even checked on me when she heard I fell in the bathroom from other staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    8.0
    A wonderful stay in a lovely central hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sound proofing was not great and we could hear a fair bit of noise from both above and to the side of us.

    The facilities and location were superb, all of the staff were a delight to interact with.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    We stayed for our son’s graduation. It worked out beautifully thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Santa Barbara Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Terrific location nice staff beautiful place. Bathroom was a little small, not very private. The rooms in general were a little small but very nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Milo Mini
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    My son and I had the best time here. The property is very lovely and right across from the beach, close to the pier. We swam in the smaller of thier 2 pool areas. Both are well maintained with plenty of lounge seating and clean towels. At night, we made s'mores provided by the hotel. They have several firepits throughout the property, making for a fun, relaxing evening. Their little market is stocked with lots of nice wine, beer, cocktails, and higher end snacks.There are plenty of nice restaurants within walking distance. Our room was large and updated, and the bed was comfortable. We can't wait to go back!

    Stayed in June 2025

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