Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Renovation

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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. Old , not renovated, damp , small , and No AC.

"what can I say when none of your expectations meet! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/10/2011 Vote

2. The room had been recently renovated and was bright, cheerful and comfortable.

"Lovely hotel right across the street from the harbor " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2011 Vote

3. The rooms are renovated/redecorated in creative, modern decor, but it is really nothing more than an upgraded motel.

"Great location, but only an upgraded motel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2011 Vote

4. The room was pretty small although appeared to be recently renovated.

"Falls between Average & Very Good but not quite either " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/3/2010 Vote

5. The room was OK, but it's very old and hasn't been renovated.

"Hotel is a dump, don't bother " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2009 Vote

6. It is clean and the recent renovation is nice.

"Great for a quick trip! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/30/2009 Vote

7. The landscaping is wonderful and the rooms are newly renovated with beautiful hardwood floors and stylish furniture.

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

8. The Trip Advsor is doing them a great disservice by showcasing reviews from before the hotel was completly renovated, with reviews going back many years.

"Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a new and much improved experience! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/14/2009 Vote

9. I called before arriving to ask for a rennovated room and was told they're all renovated, but they'd try to hook me up when I got there.

"you guys are crazy!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/6/2009 Vote

10. A few months ago I stayed at the Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, and had a wonderful stay in a renovated room.

"Wonderful Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/4/2009 Vote