Reviewed by jerry t. of los angeles, ca usa on Mar-2008
Stayed at the Property - Mar-2008
This not a hotel, but a old motel. The room was small and the carpting was very stained. There isn't really an ocean view. It was more of a harbor view. This was a huge disappointment. Very over priced! No way close to a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed by Paula J. of La Jolla, CA USA on Feb-2008
Stayed at the Property - Feb-2008
Off-season; plenty of room vacancies; made reservation a month ahead, but given small, dirty room next to noisy maintenance room. Looked at 2 others; all had carpet stains. Chose third room; even with carpet stains & leaking toilet tank, was best of the three. No door on dressing room; grungy bathroom; no "graciousness" of usual boutique hotel rooms; felt like a cheap motel. We have traveled the world for 50 years, student level to first class, but this was a big disappointment. Best I can say is the bellman was helpful and cheerful in showing all the rooms. Not worth the room price.
Reviewed by Roberto O. of CA USA on Jul-2007
Stayed at the Property - Jul-2007
The hotel staff was great with everything! my room with the ocean view was awsome! great for getaway weekends with your loved ones! definitely would love to come back soon!
Reviewed by Alicia H. of on Jun-2007
Stayed at the Property - May-2007
Being that it was Memorial weekend and we did have an ocean view room, I did expect to pay a little more...however, we should have gotten much more! The beds were so uncomfortable and you can hear everything through the walls! Also, some basic necessities in the room were lacking although the staff was helpful in acquiring some things. No night housekeeping available! Free continental breakfast was nice and enjoyable. Loved the location and the staff but that's about it...not a good value.
Reviewed by Carla B. of Kansas City of KS USA on May-2007
Stayed at the Property - May-2007
The room was so TINY, we thought we were in a MOTEL, not a "boutique hotel".Checkout time is 11AM (unpublished). We were charged $60 extra on a $200 room for 1.5hr late checkout, with the staff aware that we had arrived to the hotel at midnight the night before!!!! Stay at a 'name' hotel in Santa Barbara.Spend your money more wisely than we did. We are seasoned international travelers. We recommend saving the "boutique hotels" for the cities that do them well, like NY, LA, and Miami. I caution you, do not be duped by the Hotel Oceana.
Reviewed by Angela H. of San Diego of CA USA on Apr-2007
Stayed at the Property - Apr-2007
I looked at this hotels' website which looked great. Unfortunately to my dimay when I arrived quickly found was nothing more than a glorified motel. The staff was rude, the room was small and smelled of mold. The towels were falling apart, the walls were paper thin and the room service made me sick (literally.) I complained about the room service food and it was not comp'ed like most 'hotels' would do. I received a blank stare from the desk staff. Believe the other reviews. Don't waste your money and move onto a motel for less money.
Reviewed by Lesley L. of on Apr-2007
Stayed at the Property - Mar-2007
The facility was clean and the staff helpful and courteous. Beds very comfortable! Beautiful, well maintained grounds and great location - across the street from the beach.
Pros:
location & setting
Cons:
enforce curfew
Recommended For:
Families Business Seniors Active/Adventure Couples Singles
Reviewed by C B. of Forsyth of Mo USA on Mar-2007
Stayed at the Property - Mar-2007
The sunrise was beautiful over the ocean!!!! Beds great, service great, landscaping supurb! Walking distance of all you want to do. Shop, eat, ride trolley, have fun in the ocean or just watch the people. It was an excellent experience. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Pros:
view of ocean
Cons:
coffee in rooms, ice machine
Recommended For:
Families Honeymoon/Romance Business Active/Adventure Couples Singles
Reviewed by M M. of on Nov-2006
Stayed at the Property - Nov-2006
This hotel is fraudulent! Will try to charge you for a premium room for something less, and then try to act like giving you a deal. Service is terrible, buyer beware!
Reviewed by M M. of San Diego of CA on Nov-2006
Stayed at the Property - Nov-2006
I had booked ocean view rooms weeks before our visit. On arrival they tried to pass off a cheaper poolside room, when I called the desk to complain, they "gave me a cheaper rate"-which turned out to be the actual room rate. The manager said they would "try to accomidate my request" the next day, but were unable to do so when smaller hotels on either side had similar rooms available. They seemed to care little about guest security-the gate lock was not working and to get to they front desk you either had to walk on the street or the alley. Staff didn't seem to know what they were doing.
Reviewed by Philip C. of on Feb-2007
Stayed at the Property - Oct-2006
Everything was GREAT, especially the beds,they were SOOO comfortable.The only bad thing was we booked a non-smoking room but they just gave us a smoking one,and we couldn't change it!
Reviewed by Jennifer E. of Annapolis of MD USA on Sep-2006
Stayed at the Property - Aug-2006
After much research, I chose Oceana for location and amenities. As a pregnant woman traveling alone I wanted a safe hotel close to the harbor. Staff and housekeeping were very pleasant/accommodated all my requests. No A/C was needed as ocean breeze was adequate. Rooms aren't huge, but shower was clean/pressure good and decor cheerful. Location is superb-could walk to all the restaurants/shops/wharf/harbor. Recommend heartier continental breakfast. Planning a return visit later in the year w/my hubbie & highly recommend.
Pros:
Location
Cons:
Breakfast
Recommended For:
Families Honeymoon/Romance Business Students Active/Adventure Couples Singles
