Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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In some ways Santa Barbara feels like what certain parts of Los Angeles might once have been, or could have been, before Hollywood and all that came along with it — just a pleasant, pretty little enclave on the Pacific coast, all palm trees and Spanish-style villas, and an unhurried pace to suit such an untroubled place. This, at least, is the vision of Santa Barbara presented by the Hotel Oceana, a hotel whose unpretentious charm feels almost radical, and where the glamour of it all is a natural byproduct of the people and the place, not something drummed up with P.R. firms and velvet ropes.
It’s right downtown, on the oceanfront Cabrillo Boulevard strip, a stone’s throw from the pier, the marina, or the State Street shops, and some of the better-placed rooms offer views of the Pacific. All the accommodations, no matter the view, are decorated in a bright and breezy style, and with the exception of the “cozy” little single room, they’re all blessed with plentiful space. There’s a well-equipped little gym and a pair of pools, one a little garden refuge ringed with cabanas, the other with views of the ocean, while the spa offers a mobile service, delivering treatments in-room.
- 122 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Secluded
- 8 Guest Reviews
- Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
- 202 West Cabrillo Boulevard
- Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Jacuzzi
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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8 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Lorelei
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Proximity to the ocean and the complimentary bicycles.
What the hotel could do better:
Have more knowledge about local restaurants, e.g. locations and closing times. We arrived in the late evening (10pm) and asked what was still open for food. They were eager to help but we ended up on a bit of a wild goose chase.
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- Chiara
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Nice pools with cabanas! Our room had a view and opened out on to a communal patio that was cute and cozy, beds were comfy, good breakfast.
What the hotel could do better:
The toilet was leaky and noisey
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- Eduardo
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location right on the beach
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
