Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Difficult

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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. I have to highlight: 1) there isn't a lift for upper floor, for ancient or disabled people2) there is no safe in the room3) In spite the breakfast will be available until 10am, after 9 am it's difficult to find fruits, orange juice or muffins.

"nice hotel, but ... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2011 Vote

2. The staff were very nice and couteous, but it was difficult to change rooms.

"Oceana " Read full review on Expedia 8/25/2010 Vote

3. They helped with directions and suggesting activities in the area (this wasn't too difficult as there is plenty to do in the area).

"Great Gem in Santa Barbara! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/16/2010 Vote

4. Parking was difficult, not enough spaces.

"Excellent retreat - welcoming staff " Read full review on Expedia 7/1/2010 Vote

5. The closet was a small opening covered with a curtain but was so close to the bed, in the corner, that it was very difficult to get to.

"Great location, extremely small room/bath-not worth rack rate. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/17/2009 Vote

6. Also, the property does not have any air conditioning making it quite difficult to rest.

"Think Motel not Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2008 Vote

7. The property is very large and it's difficult to find parking, but on the plus side it's right across from the beach.

"Needs Improvement " Read full review on Expedia 8/20/2008 Vote

8. I told her of my concerns about the reviews, especially of the 'dirty' carpets, and she explained about the fires of last year and how difficult it has been to recover from all the ash that was tracked in.

"Great time at Hotel Oceana " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2008 Vote

9. The rooms smelled and were very difficult to find.

"Hated It!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/5/2006 Vote