Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Unfortunate

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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. unfortunately it rained both days we were there so we were unable to use the pools but they looked clean.

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

2. Room was redecorated and ok, but unfortunately smelly.

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

3. unfortunately, the place lived up to all the negatives I have read.

"horrid check in, bait and switch attempt, only good is physical location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2011 Vote

4. I had the unfortunate experience of staying in the Hotel Oceana.

"Bad Experience-Won't Return " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2010 Vote

5. She said it was unfortunate that I made that mistake.

"Hassle making a Reservation - didn't get a chance to visit hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2009 Vote

6. All of their staff was welcoming and the bellman Brian helped us with our bags up to our room which was upstairs (they have no elevators unfortunately) overlooking the beautiful harbor.

"Beautiful hotel right by the pier! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2009 Vote

7. 00 for this unfortunate experience and would never do it again .

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

8. I had to open the windows for air and unfortunately this allowed no privacy at all for my husband or myself.

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

9. unfortunately, our room does not provide comfort let alone leisure pleasure.

"Don’t be fooled by junior suite " Read full review on Expedia 5/5/2009 Vote

10. unfortunately, our first room had a bathroom that was covered in old tile and smelled strangely.

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