Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Better

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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)

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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'm not sure what's the current room value because i usually get it through bidding on priceline but believe me this is much better that spending the same $150 on a hotel right next to a highway.

"Great location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. Or better yet, listen to an ocean wave soundtrack.

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

3. No other hotel offers a better location or such great amenities.

"Great Views, Great Staff, Great Hotel, Great Experience!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

4. Our room was actually better than we expected as far as size.

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

5. My stay may have been more enjoyable if the weather had been better, but I still felt that Hotel Oceana didn't live up to expectations.

"Probably good for college students with money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

6. The hotel site was gorgeous and couldn't be better situated.

"Covered in colorful blooms, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2012 Vote

7. The house cleaning staff aren't much better.

"great location and friendly service, but odd property layout " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

8. Hotel Oceana looks nice, its clean and you could not ask for a better location.

"Great Location, Great Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

9. The ONLY thing this place had going for it was the beachfront location, but I'd recommend staying down the street at the Hyatt for less money and a much better experience.

"Horrible " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/31/2011 Vote

10. 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