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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

3.0 of 5
202 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
Ranked #38 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Central CA coast
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The Hotel Oceana is right across Cabrillo Blvd from the beach and Stearns Wharf. This is the beach where the AVP PROFESSIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT is set up when in Santa Barbara. It has a great deluxe continental breakfast where you can have an omelet made to order and enjoy the beach/harbor view right across the street. And there are... More

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Hercules
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed here for four nights. Our room is probably the best one they have, on the third floor with its own rooftop deck and a lovely view of the beach. (There are only two third-floor rooms.) Inside, though, there really is not a window with a great view. This is an old hotel so you have to expect that... More

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Ventura, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This is very straightforward - the room was simply not clean. The room looked nothing like the website. The room was small and old which wasn't that bad, but the fact that the nasty wood floor was filthy and the carpet damp (giving a lovely musty smell upon arrival) was certainly substandard. Let me put it this way - if... More

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16 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We were invited there for a stay with a couple of friends as a gift. a good pick ! Location is very good in front of the ocean . The premises are beautiful , many plants and trees very greeny , Lovely ! Rooms are nicely decorated (each room is different and unique ). In case you forgot to bring... More

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Surprise, Arizona
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The room was OK, not great, but the location is great. Upon checkout, there was a $10/day "service fee." I was told that is was for internet, etc. Keep in mind that there is an additional charge for parking. I didn't see the charge mentioned on my reservation confirmation, and it is not mentioned on the website, but I was... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

The location can't be beat and the staff was very helpful upon check-in, getting our bags to the room and upon check-out. However, I reserved an accessible room and had to ask for a shower bench four times before they brought one to my room. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest and was pretty dated and the bed was pretty uncomfortable.... More

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sunningdale
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26 reviews 26 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We booked this hotel online mainly because the location sounded great. We were not disappointed with this as the hotel is right on the front by the beach and halfway between the pier and the harbour. Close enough to walk to State Street for a variety of bars and restaurants. The room was very small and the walls rather thin... More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

Very nice hotel with nice pools, free bikes and a good enough continental breakfast. Amazing room view. Parking - US$ 18 per day. Suggest you to park in front of or behind the hotel. Best region to stay in this area.

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California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We stayed one night in April 2013 at the Oceana - we loved the location, right across from the boardwalk in Santa Barbara, but thought the room we had was dated and tired. We would not plan on staying there again, when we next visit Santa Barbara because it seems very expensive for what it is - and our sleep... More

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Fountain Valley, California
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This hotel's location is excellent. We stayed in a room with a King-size bed. The room is not much bigger than the bed, but it was very clean, nicely decorated, and the bed was comfortable. Our room was in front of one of the pools, which we used for half a day, we were the only ones there for a... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Continental breakfast(34)
  • Very nice(23)
  • State Street(22)
  • Great location(17)
  • Free bikes(13)
  • Ocean view room(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Thin walls(5)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Second floor(5)

Additional Information about Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

Address: 202 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #38 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ping Pong Table and Back pool for a relaxing day at the Hotel Oceana. ... more   less 
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