The Eagle Inn vs The Milo
Both are in Santa Barbara (CA), 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Santa Barbara
The Eagle Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Santa Barbara
The Milo
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Milo
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose The Eagle Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 27 / 121)
Choose The Milo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (40 m / 230 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (44 / 27)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 121 / 27)
Why is The Eagle Inn better than The Milo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5)+0.7
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (27 vs 121 rooms)−94
Why is The Milo better than The Eagle Inn?
- 1190 m closer to the beach (40 m vs 230 m)−190 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (322 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 517 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 6Allows pets
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Eagle Inn vs The Milo: which hotel is better? | The Eagle Inn | The Milo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 10.0 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 322 +301 |
| Rank in Santa Barbara (CA) | top 26% +30% | top 56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Distance to Santa Barbara centre | 1.5 km −150 m | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 230 m | 40 m −190 m |
| To public transport | 370 m | 390 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 44 +17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 27 | 121 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
220 m apart
The Eagle Inn: city centre: 880 m, nearest station Amtrak Station: 370 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 14 km, beach: 230 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
The Milo: city centre: 980 m, nearest station Amtrak Station: 390 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 14 km, beach: 40 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
The Eagle Inn or The Milo: common questions
Which is better, The Eagle Inn or The Milo?
The Milo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. The Eagle Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Eagle Inn or The Milo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Eagle Inn is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for The Milo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Milo is 40 m from the nearest beach; The Eagle Inn is 230 m.
How far apart are The Eagle Inn and The Milo?
The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score