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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel within easy reach of Santa Barbara Harbor

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Balcony
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is $124
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
Desk chair
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 12 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Station - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Isla Vista Food Co-op Downtown Market - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

When you stay at The Presidio, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include free bike rentals and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the overall value.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.

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

Does The Presidio offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Presidio does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Presidio?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Presidio?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Presidio?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Presidio and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
What's the area around The Presidio like?
The Presidio is a short 8-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 8 minutes' walk from Granada Theatre.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

4/10 Fair

Never again.
The area was nice enough but this room was bad. The carpet, if you could call it that, felt disgusting like it had not been vacuumed in months. The mirror in the bathroom was chipped on all edges and look older that me. There was a recliner that looked like it belonged in a second hand store. This place was not worth the money we spent. The front desk lady seemed nice enough but the room was terrible. Will never go back to this hotel.
Really, who would sit on this for any reason?
ADOLFO, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Armando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The blinds on the window were broken and didn’t fit the window and you could see right into the room. Mini fridge didn’t work.
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Subpar hotel and service
Booked this motel for its proximity to a wedding we were attending. Check in was at 3 and the wedding was at 4. I called multiple times to ask if we could check in early and often went to voicemail. I finally spoke with someone the morning of the check in day and they said they didn’t know if I could check in early and they would call me once the room was ready. At 2pm we showed up and they were able to give us our room (but never called to let us know it was ready). Our TV didn’t work, shower was very small and the shower rod was covered in rust. The mini fridge is in the bathroom/closet. Paint was chipped throughout the room, Velcro strips were on the wall where a picture fell off. The carpet also felt very sticky when walking barefoot. The shower pressure was low and the water did not get very hot. We live two hours away, and would have rather driven home overnight then stay here for the price we paid.
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Pay at the hotel does not mean pay at the hotel, they charge the morning of before arriving. Ice machine is not available to the guests after front desk leaves for the night. A/C is zero/zero rating is not cold at all. Def not worth the money paid. The bed was the only plus very comfortable
Adam, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun time with family.
Our stay added to the fun of the family visit.
Robert, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Great location and friendly & helpful staff. We like this hotel but the mattress The air conditioning system works but it’s a little noisy.
suzanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Leticia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

it's ok for just 1 night going to a concert, bare miminum
Ed, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff at front desk cheerful and helpful
Lynette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Conveniently located to restaurants. Easy to find.
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lorenzo who checked us in - was very nice and helpful. We appreciated his dinner recommendations in the area.
Brett, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location for food and boutique shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Not far from highway. Big room; nice queen beds but needs more interior lighting.
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall quick check in
Moises, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything! Comfy bed.
Desiree, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gloria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I've stayed here at least a half dozen times over the years and it's consistently good. It's an ideal location. It's not fancy but clean and comfortable.
steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review