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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

3.0 of 5
202 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Ranked #27 of 59 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 609 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • State Street(14)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Free bikes(8)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Great location(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Thin walls(5)
  • Second time(5)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Old motel(4)
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Ruafan2
California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

My husband and I visited this Santa Barbara hot spot. Centrally located and right across from the beach. The check in was quick and efficient, the staff was simply "over the top". I can't remember the last time someone actually laid out my pool towel for me. The room was spacious, clean, and the fireplace was perfect. Steve was very... More

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gmansc
Santa Cruz, California
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

I stayed here on a business trip and would gladly do so again. The location right across from the beach is great. One can walk along the ocean or out on the nearby piers. Also, the desk service staff are very friendly. Continental breakfast is very nice and a cut above the typical. However, I would be a bit reluctant... More

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Sandy M
Ithaca, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

I stayed at this hotel in January and absolutely loved my stay. Our room overlooked a little courtyard and when we stepped outside we could see the beach. The staff was so friendly and everyone there was ready to help at all times. The hotel decor was very chic and boutique-like and we loved the cozy inviting feel this hotel... More

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Rebecca K
Dayton, Ohio
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

From the greeting to the expert advice, to the location, this hotel has it all. The staff especially Nick and Jake are professional, helpful and are valued and valuable members of the staff. The room is well appointed and across the street from a lovely bike path for running, walking or biking. Bike rentals are nearby. Wine tastings a scant... More

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Wineandfood56
Anaheim, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Staff very helpful and friendly, nice continental breakfast. Room was the downfall, sheet had a chorline smell, room was right outside parking lot and trash, so pickup at 6am was very noisy, ending what little sleep we had. I wouldn't want to stay more than 1 night there More

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Becky B
Anchorage, Alaska
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

This hotel has a great location, overlooking the beach. Was sometimes a little noisy because there is a very busy street at the front of the hotel, which is where the ocean view room was located that we stayed in. The rooms are quaint and cozy, and beds were very comfortable. and every morning we watched the sunrise from our... More

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mmhtraveler
Grapevine, Texas
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

The hotel is right across the street from the beach, but the room only provided a peek-a-boo view. The price was right. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Walking distance from the pier. Room and grounds were clean. More

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Wylie194
Singapore, Singapore
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Stayed a couple nights on business. I was upgraded to a bigger room ovelooking the garden. Relatively well appointed room for it's class hotel. Great location by the beach. Nice breakfast spread and dining room overlooking the beach. More

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Bill C
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This hotel has the potential to be a fabulous property. An attractive facade, attempts at customer service, and relatively comfortable rooms anchor this property. However there were a number of concerns during my stay. 1. A disturbance by drunken guests from midnight to 2AM. No apologies. I requested a room change if the guests did not check out and was... More

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SimonJPk
Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

I will admit that this hotel is a little dated. That said it doesn't suffer because of it. Hotel Oceana looks nice, its clean and you could not ask for a better location. The hotel and grounds are very pleasant; it doesn't have the chain hotel, block of rooms feel. No featureless and repetitive corridors of doors. Our room opened... More

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