Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Problem

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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)

Is this hotel safe to book? See the trends in negative comments below to find out the real deal before you commit:

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. However, the reception staff and management were friendly and helpful, especially with a problem I had, and genuinely glad when it was resolved.

"Relaxed stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/16/2012 Vote

2. And if you have a problem, bring it to the attention of the staff.

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

3. We didn't, so it wasn't a problem with us.

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

4. If you had a really noisy neighbor, it could be a problem.

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

5. Maybe earplugs would solve that problem? My son slept through the noise (and the thunder on the second night), I guess if you are a sound sleeper, you will be fine.

"Ideal location, friendly staff, rooms are ok " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/14/2012 Vote

6. problem is a cup of coffee is $2, a soda $4, you get the picture.

"Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2011 Vote

7. Parking can also be a problem because there is not actually enough for the hotel so you may end up searching for a spot on the street.

"Not worth the money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

8. I asked Alicia? (name escapes me) to please have a crib put in our room and also to have the beds turned down; the person whose name escapes me says this will not be a problem and it will be done before we arrive.

"I think next time we'll try someplace else " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

9. problem is: this is true for all SB Hotel locations.

"Thin Walls but Close to waterfront " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/19/2011 Vote

10. We headed up to our supposedly King room, no beach view, and when we walked in, thats when the problems started.

"Overpriced Motel with Fancy Furniture- I wish I had read the reviews before booking... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/31/2011 Vote