This property is really a converted motel. The rooms are quite small and although the decor has been updated the bathrooms are old and gross. Also, the property does not have any air conditioning making it quite difficult to rest. The staff is kind and friendly. Finally, when I stayed there they did not have a restaraunt. Do not book... more

My husband and I spent a weekend at the hotel and enjoyed it very much! The location is fantastic- walking distance from restaurants, State St. the peer and a board walk. The Rooms were large enough for two people, and the balconies overlook the ocean and are decorated with greenery and flowers. We were also impressed by the (free) breakfast:... more

Hotel Oceana is in a great location opposite the beach. The rooms are very pretty and reasonably spacious. The site is attractive and the two pools, though small, are pleasant and clean. However the cattle market that is breakfast - dozens of guests all trying to get their food and find a table in a room that's too small -... more

When looking for a place to stay while in Santa Barbara I came across the Oceana. The hotel's website makes it seem like the hotel is right on the beach. It is not, it's actually across the street. Upon arriving we were given room keys and directed to go to a room that was occupied when we got there. Then... more

After reading some negative reviews I almost canceled my reservation, I wish I had. First, the positive. The staff is very helpful and will do just about anything to make your stay enjoyable. But the issues we had they simply can't fix. The breakfast has excellent coffee, fresh fruit, and other breakfast type food. Now the negative. We were first... more

The lobby needs a good going over with an upholstery cleaner. There is no 24 hour coffee bar. Our room was dark and the furnishings looked like they had seen better days. This was not the beautiful, bright room pictured on the website. There was no real half and half for breakfast coffee. The staff was very professional and helpful. more

I always feel I'm taking a risk when I book a hotel via PriceLine but have always been happy with the result. Our stay last week at the Hotel Oceana is no exception. We paid $190 per night for a largish room with two queen beds, a flat screen TV and a frig. It was a comfortable, clean room that... more

We booked in here at short notice. and got a good deal Staff were excellent and helpful. We had a junior suite - lovely except for no air con. Breakfast was poor - defrosted crumpets. No restaurant or bar. Pools and gardens were good. Our only major problem was lack of security- anyone could walk straight off street to our... more

After reading reviews and reviewing the hotel's website, I was cautiously optimistic that our stay at the Oceana would be fabulous. I was wrong. Way off. Not even close. We paid extra to ensure that we received a renovated room. We did - it was at the top of a set of stairs with a lovely view of an alley... more