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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, 93101 United States of America

A garden getaway across from Santa Barbara’s beach

Wharf, West Beach
Set amid fragrant gardens and graceful palm trees, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is across from West Beach, between Stearns Wharf and the harbor, and near State Street. Show more
Sunshine and roses
Hotel Oceana's sunny patios, shaded sitting areas, hidden fountains, and poolside cabanas are arrayed on lushly landscaped grounds. A variety of spa treatments are available.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Offering an airy beach-house design, this Santa Barbara hotel's guestrooms feature down comforters, Aveda bath products, clock radios with iPod docking stations, and ceiling fans. Wireless(high-speed) Internet access is complimentary. Hide

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82%

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Deluxe King (with sofabed)
One king bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 300 square feet. May have views of mountains, marina, tree-lined park area, courtyard, or two outdoor pools. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Clock radio with iPod dock. Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Aveda bath products. Nonsmoking.
Ocean View King
One king bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 250 square feet. Views of West Beach and the harbor. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Clock radio with iPod dock. Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Aveda bath products. Non-smoking. May have small balcony, large enough to accommodate deck chair (balcony not guaranteed).
Deluxe King
One king bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 250–350 square feet. May have views of mountains, marina, tree-lined park area, courtyard, or two outdoor pools. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Clock radio with iPod dock. Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Aveda bath products. Nonsmoking.
Santa Barbara King
One king bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 250 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Clock radio with iPod dock. Aveda bath products. Nonsmoking.
Deluxe Double
Two double beds with down comforters (bed spreads) and pillows. 250–350 square feet. May have views of mountains, marina, tree-lined park area, courtyard, or two outdoor pools. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Clock radio with iPod dock. Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Aveda bath products. Nonsmoking.
Classic Single
1 single bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 150 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Clock radio with iPod dock. Aveda bath products.
Partial Ocean View King
1 king bed with down comforter (bed spread) and pillows. 250 square feet. Partial ocean views. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ceiling fan and windows that open (no air conditioning). Clock radio with iPod dock. Cable TV with pay movies, video games (surcharge). Complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access. Aveda bath products. Non-smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

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  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Braille or raised signage

Property Amenities

The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is across from West Beach and within two blocks of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, and State Street shops and restaurants. The waterfront is bordered by parks and walkways, and the paved breakwater provides sunset views.

Award-winning designer Kathryn Ireland designed the hotel's “beach chic” guestrooms and common areas. Additional highlights include complimentary Continental breakfast, a fitness center, spa services, two heated outdoor pools, and a spa tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Room service is provided by a local restaurant.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Spa tub
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Business services
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Total number of rooms - 122
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Tour assistance
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site

Rooms

This Santa Barbara hotel offers 122 guestrooms, all non-smoking. “Beach chic” decor incorporates soft pastels and wicker accents. Rooms are cooled by ceiling fans and fresh ocean breezes (no air conditioning).

Hotel Oceana's beds feature down comforters and pillows. Wireless Internet access is complimentary and clock radios feature iPod docking stations. Bathrooms offer Aveda toiletries and shower/tub combinations or showers only. Most rooms have stocked mini-refrigerators.

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Video-game console
  • Pay movies
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Clock radio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Ceiling fan
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wake-up calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking only
  • Television
  • Window opens
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • iPod docking station

Dining

The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara serves a daily complimentary Continental breakfast.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are numerous dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Emilio's (Mediterranean, romantic)

Rusty's Pizza Parlor (family-friendly)

The Wine Cask (business lunch/dinner; periodic wine tastings)

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara,  United States of America, Dining Breakfast room

Recreation

The hotel has two heated outdoor pools with sundecks and private cabanas, an outdoor spa tub, and a fitness center. Bicycle rentals are complimentary.

West Beach, across the street, is a top spot for sunbathing, beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. A wide patch bordering the beach draws walkers, runners, and inline skaters. Leadbetter Beach is about a half-mile from the hotel; East Beach is about a mile away. Boat charters, sailing instruction, kayaking tours, and sightseeing/whalewatching cruises are available within a half-mile.

The award-winning Sandpiper Golf Club, featuring ocean and mountain views, is among the public courses within a 15-mile drive.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Swimming on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

4.0
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.2
Hotel condition:
4.0
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.7
Neighborhood:
4.6
82%

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A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 7 2011

“Nice Hotel”

Very good Hotel and friendly staff.

Rita D from Orange, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Dec 6 2011

“Pretty but loud”

The staff are extremely friendly. The exterior of the hotel is beautiful. We had a ground floor room and we could hear the person above us walking around. Also, we could hear people outside our room. Pros: Right across from the beach on Cabrillo, friendly staff, beautiful exterior of hotel, convenient location, nice complimentary continental breakfast Cons: Rooms are not sound proofed, older hotel with cute updates, $10 per night parking fee

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 24 2011

“Love the hotel; would have been nice to have grown ups at the desk”

Love the location of the hotel! Beautiful grounds! However, when we arrived we were "upgraded" to a "larger room" which was located on the ground level next to the breakfast bistro and facing the Sambo's parking lot next door. This meant noise as early as 6:45 every morning..... Then, despite the fact that we were required to pay extra for parking, somehow vandals slipped by the hotel security to damage the license plates of no fewer than12 cars our first night. No offer to bend back the license plates, let alone refund the parking charge that night, and defintely no apologies from the youngsters at the front desk. A bit disappointing on those two issues but otherwise, a nice stay. Will probably come back, but will seek refund on the parking first.....

A Traveler from Southern California
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 24 2011

“Great location”

This place is right across the street from the water and sterns warf. So if that is where you are headed its a great location. The staff is very helpfull and friendly and they have nice little free breakfast as well. Free wifi is another plus. The rooms are a little run down though. There was rust on some of the fixtures and the vanity morrow was falling off the wall. The room heaters are really old and make a ton of noise and the walls are pretty thin. We had some people staying above that kept us up till 4am even after multiple complaints; but that's not really the hotels fault and they did call the cops for us. There is only one jacuzzi and it's on the far side of the grounds from where we were staying but overall it was well kept. I would recommend staying on the second floor if you have the option though.

Area recommendations
State street, sterns warf, wine tasting, the zoo, and some cool museums and beautifull architecture.
Ralph H from Munich
2.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 20 2011

“Good, but depends in room”

Great location on the beach. I booked the cheapest single room online. Was tiny and in a small hallway. Other rooms looked great. Loud, no view but everybody could look inside. Breakfast ok, fried eggs cost 5$ extra.

A Traveler from hayward, ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 18 2011

“Well located, but be aware of parking charge.”

This hotel is well located; right across the road from the beach. The rates are reasonable and the staff is courteous. We were not alerted about the $10 parking fee , and when we complained, it was removed from our bill.

Kim A from Agoura, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“Hotel Oceana is Great in a Pinch”

I booked this room last minute. I was doing a 1/2 marathon and decided it would be great to wake up in the town I was doing it in! This was probably the last room available in Santa Barbara. No joke! The room was clean and the ocean view was lovely. Not a lot of frills but a comfy bed (in spite of the polyester sheets) and a nice flat screen. I was upgraded when I got there. Not sure why or how, but didn't ask. One really cool thing was, in the morning when I went to the lobby for complimentary fruit and coffee, there were 3 sailors asleep on the lobby couches. The clerk told me that they came in last night with no place to stay. Santa Barbara was sold out, so the Hotel Oceana let them crash on the comfy couches instead of sleeping in the train station. A patriotic hotel with a heart. You can't beat that!

Area recommendations
Santa Barbara because it is fabulous!!!
Brian M from Orange Co., CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 31 2011

“Perfect location”

Great location. Older rooms but charming.

A Traveler from SF Bay Area
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 30 2011

“Disappointed”

While the location of the hotel is great, right across the street from the beach, my room was a disappointment. Basically the size of a closet...and it didn't have a closet... ground floor, noisey, musky odor. Good thing I didn't have my wife with me. If I went back I'd make sure I saw my room before I agreed to stay.

Courtney B from Boston MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 12 2011

“Breezy ocean escape!”

We loved this affordable hotel that was basically right on the beach. The location of this place can't be beat. A short walk to State street and to Stearns Wharf. Highly reccommend.

Area recommendations
Defenitly check out State Street and do the urban wine trail! Also check out the best taquiera in California- La Super-Rica Taqueria. We also went hiking about 10 miles up 101 in Carpentria. The seal sanctuary cannot be missed!!!
When to go
early Fall!

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, 93101 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • West Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Stearns Wharf - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Leadbetter Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • De la Guerra Plaza - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Lobero Theater - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Arlington Theater - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Alameda Park - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

The preferred airport for Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Area:

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America: Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is aptly called the “American Riviera.” State Street teems with stores, restaurants, and bars. Downtown’s Museum of Art is distinguished by its mission-revival style buildings. Seafood restaurants and ocean views draw locals and visitors to Stearns Wharf. The Old Mission is a reminder of California’s Spanish history.

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, 93101 United States of America

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