Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Complaint

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4th

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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara	Average Price: $292 Check Rates

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202 West Cabrillo Boulevard

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 33
Average review rating: 2.85

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (76) , Travelocity (24) , TripAdvisor (551) , YahooTravel (40)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. My only complaint could be that the wall are a little thin.

"Wonderful Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2012 Vote

2. After reading the reviews, complaints such as a hodge podge of buildings, room decor, breakfast not so great we still decided to take the risk and stay here because of the location.

"Wow!!! Really Enjoyed! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/27/2011 Vote

3. complaints: Went to take a bath, and there were black hairs all over the bathtub/shower.

"Cutesy hotel with a few issues. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/27/2011 Vote

4. I read some complaints that the FREE rental is only for 2 hours, which is true, but if you'd like you can rent them after the two hours for $6 per hour per bike.

"Amazing Location, Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2011 Vote

5. My only other complaint would be that they have an in-room Keurig coffee maker but each K-cup costs $2.

"Amazing Location, Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2011 Vote

6. I read a lot of complaints about the noise and I will agree that the walls are pretty thin.

"Amazing Location, Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2011 Vote

7. This was my only complaint but in all honesty it wasn't a big problem for us.

"Amazing Location, Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2011 Vote

8. My biggest complaint about the hotel is how thin the walls are.

"Great location, but only an upgraded motel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2011 Vote

9. Only complaint I have was the general lack of towels at the pools.

"Great location and nice courtyards " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/2/2011 Vote

10. My only complaint is that they charge you $10 for parking.

"Really positive surprise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/11/2011 Vote