Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara - Reviews

The hotel was beautifully... – Posted 2 Jan 2012

Excellent

The hotel was beautifully situated with a view of the ocean. Even though the facility was older, the rooms and facade were charming. So was the staff.... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel reminds you of... – Posted 2 Dec 2011

Excellent

This hotel reminds you of beach front bungalow. The units are a little older, but very comfortable. When you walk to your room, you notice the nice... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location right across... – Posted 2 Dec 2011

Good

Great location right across from pier and nice sitting areas near some of the rooms. the rooms were comfortable, but very small, something we did not ... more on MYTravelGuide

I traveled in for business... – Posted 22 Nov 2011

Excellent

I traveled in for business with a salesman. We both had nice rooms. Easy access, safe, quiet. walked to the restaurant for dinner. Nice area... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was very quaint... – Posted 30 Oct 2011

Excellent

The hotel was very quaint with lots of outside areas. It was huge, but didn't feel it. The feeling was small, quaint and friendly.... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the location and... – Posted 14 Sep 2011

Okay

I liked the location and decor. Right on the water. However, when I called to request 2 double beds instead of a king, they said it would be $25 per... more on MYTravelGuide

Very Disappointed from the... – Posted 13 Aug 2011

Horrible

Very Disappointed from the minute we set foot. Upon check-in told no way to get a room with two beds. No roll aways, small room the size of a walk-in ... more on MYTravelGuide

We had an excellent time. The ... – Posted 21 Jul 2011

Excellent

We had an excellent time. The staff was nice and the hotel was clean. We were within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and the pool was ... more on MYTravelGuide

This is a beautiful hotel in... – Posted 4 Jun 2011

Good

This is a beautiful hotel in a great location, right across the street from the ocean.... more on MYTravelGuide

Overall, we really enjoyed... – Posted 31 May 2011

Good

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly, courteous and helpful. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean. The ... more on MYTravelGuide

Relatively nice... – Posted 24 May 2011

Okay

I've stayed at the Hotel Oceana a few times on past visits to Santa Barbara and I've come to realize I don't really like the lay out of the place.... more on IgoUgo

Hotel lobby is nice and... – Posted 10 May 2011

Okay

Hotel lobby is nice and bedroom area of the room is nice as well but the morning we were leaving there were roaches in the shower tub. Also the walls ... more on MYTravelGuide

Parking was horrible. Paid... – Posted 3 May 2011

Mediocre

Parking was horrible. Paid $10.00 for parking and when I came home after 9, I wound up parking on the street. The rooms were not very insulated and I ... more on MYTravelGuide

It's a great location to see... – Posted 30 Apr 2011

Excellent

It's a great location to see and everything in Santa Barbara, walking distance to nice restaurants and close, To State St. Perfect location!... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was clean, across the... – Posted 17 Apr 2011

Excellent

Hotel was clean, across the street from the ocean and the grounds were lovely. Great to have free access to bikes for a ride along the beach. We all... more on MYTravelGuide

Cute boutique hotel... – Posted 15 Apr 2011

Good

Cute boutique hotel conveniently located by the Santa Barbara pier, with beautiful ocean views. It is an old hotel that has clean and spacious rooms... more on MYTravelGuide

We enjoyed our stay at this... – Posted 14 Apr 2011

Good

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel despite a garbage truck picking up garbage containers at 7:20 am (perhaps at Sambos). If the hotel staff had warned ... more on MYTravelGuide

No way should this be a... – Posted 3 Apr 2011

Horrible

No way should this be a three-star. The waterfront location notwithstanding, it is like a basic, old, unrenovated one-star motel with almost no... more on MYTravelGuide

Please, just let me check... – Posted 28 Mar 2011

Okay

I booked this hotel on Friday for a Sunday check in to stay 3 nights.We arrived Sunday afternoon and the clerk had no record of our reservations.I... more on Travelocity

This is a charming beautiful... – Posted 25 Mar 2011

Excellent

This is a charming beautiful hotel. Located right across from the beach.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, walking... – Posted 14 Mar 2011

Excellent

Great location, walking distance to the pier and downtown. The management and staff went out of their way to accommodate us.... more on MYTravelGuide

From the moment we walked to... – Posted 12 Mar 2011

Excellent

From the moment we walked to the lobby and were greeted so warmly and answered all of our questions, and the way they met our wants and needs. It was ... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent place to stay with... – Posted 23 Jan 2011

Excellent

Excellent place to stay with a very good staff and wonderful location. Bright colors make it cheery.... more on MYTravelGuide

Wonderful trip!... – Posted 22 Jan 2011

Good

My best friend and I went to Santa Barbara for a little getaway weekend, and Hotel Oceana was a gem! Lovely grounds, great location, friendly staff... more on Travelocity

Nice room, beach view, some... – Posted 6 Jan 2011

Excellent

Nice room, beach view, some road noise andgood breakfast.... more on MYTravelGuide

It was great.... – Posted 28 Dec 2010

Excellent

It was great.... more on MYTravelGuide

much money for tiny room... – Posted 5 Dec 2010

Mediocre

The room was 10 x10 with a 3x9 bathroom. Breakfast was OK. The location was great but parking fee was a shock . Overall not much for your money,... more on Travelocity

Great location. Price was... – Posted 2 Dec 2010

Good

Great location. Price was worth the location. Need two beds and they charged an additional $25. I did not like that!... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was very attentive... – Posted 22 Nov 2010

Okay

The staff was very attentive to our wants and needs. When we first got there we requested two beds, but when we went to the room there was only one.... more on MYTravelGuide

good stay--would book again... – Posted 11 Nov 2010

Good

The stay did not start on a good note as the hotels computer system was not communicating with Travel Website (where we made our online reservations... more on Travelocity

Terrible... – Posted 8 Nov 2010

Mediocre

The room we were given was offensively small.There is nothing 'superior' about it.Full sized bed that barely fit in the room, no closet (instead a... more on Travelocity

The hotel was very nice but... – Posted 24 Oct 2010

Excellent

The hotel was very nice but was old.... more on MYTravelGuide

Ideal location - the ocean.... – Posted 22 Oct 2010

Excellent

Ideal location - the ocean. Colors in room were pleasing to the eye. Gardens very pretty.... more on MYTravelGuide

Overpriced motel... – Posted 20 Oct 2010

Mediocre

This motel should not be ranked as a three star motel.The room is small and there is standing room ONLY.There is no chair to sit on.There is no... more on IgoUgo

The staff at this hotel were... – Posted 16 Oct 2010

Excellent

The staff at this hotel were AMAZING, best experienceI have ever you will love everything about this place.... more on MYTravelGuide

Loved our experience at Hotel ... – Posted 12 Oct 2010

Excellent

Loved our experience at Hotel Oceana. It was such a treat to stay at this fine hotel!! The tile,flowers and the landscaping all around hotel was so... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful grounds. Nice... – Posted 11 Oct 2010

Excellent

Beautiful grounds. Nice location and adorable staff.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, beautiful... – Posted 8 Oct 2010

Excellent

Great location, beautiful grounds, great breakfast room and food, nice room with comfortable beds.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great staff, gorgeous rooms... – Posted 8 Oct 2010

Excellent

Great staff, gorgeous rooms and great location.... more on MYTravelGuide

No Air conditioning! Didn't... – Posted 5 Sep 2010

Horrible

No Air conditioning! Didn't think that was possible when you bid on a 3 star. King bed room tiny. Double bed room smelled musty. Upstairs noise was... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel has an excellent... – Posted 4 Sep 2010

Good

The hotel has an excellent location and a Mediterranean ocean feel to it. The rooms vary enormously. I would suggest you ask to see the room assigned ... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, Location, Location... – Posted 1 Aug 2010

Excellent

Location is half way between the Marina & the Pier - GREAT spot right across the street from the beach! We were there for a sail boat race from Santa ... more on Travelocity

loved it!... – Posted 26 Jun 2010

Excellent

Loved oceana ! We enjoyed the location and staff was friendly, The rooms are small but that`s okay. They were very clean and charming. Definitely... more on Travelocity

Hotel Oceana... – Posted 10 May 2010

Okay

My experience was not great. My rate was decent but the first room they gave me was in a hallway, very dark and dank.Not what I wanted to spend my... more on Travelocity

We loved the gardens.Iliked... – Posted 12 Apr 2010

Excellent

We loved the gardens.Iliked it all.“We were on a road trip with 4 kids and this was the best hotel because they could run around in the courtyard. We ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location and European... – Posted 5 Apr 2010

Excellent

The location and European breakfast were great.How spread out everything was.“I was concerned about my stay because of the mixed reviews. We stayed... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice decor in the room,... – Posted 5 Apr 2010

Excellent

Nice decor in the room, clean, nice linens.Nothing.“Great location by the sea. They upgraded us to a room by the pool. The room have been very nicely ... more on MYTravelGuide