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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Two beds with patterned bedspreads, a desk for work, and a window with an outdoor view.
Welcome to our hotel, where a tranquil entrance sets the tone for a relaxing stay.
Guests enter through a large entrance with a glass door, accessing a two-story building with a flat roof and a balcony above.
Relax in a scenic outdoor lounge with cushioned seating and a small table.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a polished reception desk, a coffee machine, and a framed certificate on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
IPod dock
Cable channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
IPod dock
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
IPod dock
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
IPod dock
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Bao - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Station - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
The Presidio provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value
Room features
All guestrooms at The Presidio feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel Presidio
Presidio Motel
Presidio Motel Santa Barbara
Presidio Santa Barbara
Presidio Hotel Santa Barbara
The Presidio Motel
The Presidio Santa Barbara
The Presidio Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is The Presidio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Presidio?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Presidio?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Presidio located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and Alameda Park. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 719 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

samira

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Small room no fan for bathroom Terrible bed No air conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left after one night . Beds are horribly uncomfortable. Closer in the bathroom. No safe in the room. Some of the electrical outlets did not work neither did A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly staff, walkable to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thought this property was perfect until we were awaken by people fight and being loud in the parking lot. Then a man yelling kept walking by our room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendlyness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all it was a nice place to stay. We came out for a concert and it was a walking distance away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a good place. Loved the neighborhood and the hotel itself. I just was not there long enough to truly enjoy it. I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carole or Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple Motel great location

Nice little motel. Very clean. Large room. Bikes to borrow on a first come basis ( we did not use but good to know) Close to Granada theater and all the restaurants and shops on State st. A little under 2 mile easy walk to pier and beach. Down side no coffee in room and sound carries to the extreme.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and good location in area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the quiet comfy room---but did miss not having a coffee maker in the room, tho:( There is a fridge, tho---and the room is very spacious. Loved the upper deck for sitting out on---we'll likely be back. There are breakfast and other eateries close by---and it is a Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot to stay

Our stay was great! The room was clean as a whistle. The Presidio is advertised to be a little bigger and more luxurious than it actually is, but that’s a minor thing. The staff was super helpful at check-in as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a clean place to sleep with the basics. It’s overpriced being it’s a motel and they don’t offer early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to the downtown Room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Well located. Sitting area outside was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor value. Web site gave a different style hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t expect the place when somebody walking outside it’s so noisy.And it’s my first time to stay at a motel🙏🙏🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lorenzo who checked us in - was very nice and helpful. We appreciated his dinner recommendations in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Staff at front desk cheerful and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious rooms in quiet area

Very spacious room and comfortable bed. Nice quiet end of State St, but still walkable to the busier part of State St. as well as the mission. Rental bikes were very convenient to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at the Pesidio anytime I get the chance to go visit Santa Barbara. It is my go to spot the staff is always helpful and in a bright mood and the rooms are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024