Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Lack

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4th

Out of 107

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. There was nothing wrong with the Marriott, but for lack of a better explanation, I didn't feel special there.

"LOVE THIS PLACE " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/4/2011 Vote

2. The free breakfast was lacking.

"Would NOT stay here again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/14/2011 Vote

3. 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

4. lack of vending machines.

"Great place - if you get the right room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2010 Vote

5. The room was well appointed and had a very comfy bed - the bathroom amenities were just slighly lacking (and weren't replaced our 2nd day).

"Lovely hotel - few small issues, would recommend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2010 Vote

6. We were shown a room which was small and lacked wardrobe space, unimpressive bathroom, and NO AIR CONDITIONING.

"Hotel Oceana - Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2009 Vote

7. When I mentioned the noise and lack of privacy the next morning, the front desk girl indicated that she had heard it before.

"looked good on the surface- disappointed with the stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/21/2009 Vote

8. However, given the total lack of professionalism to have rented me this room - and no offer of compensation - I can only advise people to stay away.

"Good hotel with real problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2009 Vote

9. Our only major problem was lack of security- anyone could walk straight off street to our room.

"Nice hotel -Great situation and views onto beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2008 Vote

10. If he is reading this, I just want to say I am sorry if I was being rude to you but it was not directed to you, but out of frustration towards the lack of customer service from the website I supposedly booked the hotel from.

"Great Reservation Manager Tim! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/25/2008 Vote