Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Free

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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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Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
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1. Overall, if you are just passing through for a day or 2 get a decent deal (I paid about $120) and want to have free parking, easy access to the beach and beach walking paths, this hotel is a great choice :o).

"Very Clean, Great Staff, Nice Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2012 Vote

2. Bikes free and well-worth using to cycle along this wonderful coastline.

"Lovely place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2012 Vote

3. The free bikes were a treat to ride along the seafront.

"Relaxation by the sea " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2012 Vote

4. Other pros: perfect location (on the beach, near the pier and the harbour), free parking, free wifi and free bicycle rental (for 2 hours).

"OK hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

5. We will certainly be back, and look forward to taking advantage of the free bike rentals.

"A welcome respite! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

6. The property is right across from the ocean, the staff couldn't be lovelier, they have a wonderful breakfast that's free and well tended (endless fresh orange juice.

"What a great property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/10/2012 Vote

7. The room was comfortable, with a mini-fridge, iPod docking station, comfy bed and to me the most important: Keurig Coffee Maker ($2/cup from mini bar) and free Wi-fi.

"Fabulous family-friendly resort in PRIME location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/29/2012 Vote

8. decent free breakfast.

"great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2012 Vote

9. they do have free bike rentals, nice pool and Jacuzzi.

"Loved the Hotel Oceana! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/7/2012 Vote

10. We made use of the free cruiser bikes and I would recommend getting up early to enjoy the ride.

"Friendly Staff great location, ok rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2012 Vote