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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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Property grounds
Property entrance
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Alameda Park and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara
The Presidio offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
The Presidio offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

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

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

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Presidio to the airport?

The Presidio is 9.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Presidio?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on Mar 24, 2026 start from CA $177, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Presidio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Presidio.

How close is The Presidio to the beach?

This motel is 1.9 mi (10-min drive) from West Beach and 2.3 mi (13-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Presidio offer free breakfast?

The Presidio does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Presidio?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Presidio?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Presidio have a pool?

The Presidio does not have a pool.

Does The Presidio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Presidio to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Presidio is 0.5 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 772 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joe, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a 60 year old motel in decent condition with good quality bath products, towels, and bedding. TV remote didn't work unless right up under the TV. The room had an old AC unit which worked fine. Walkable to the best part of State Street. I had previously stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott across the street which was a MUCH nicer hotel (I don't remember the price difference). Free convenient parking (not covered).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The light by the bed didn’t work. The floor heater didn’t work. The window shade wouldn’t move. And the employee was really rude when I had a very simple question about the parking. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had to cancel plans last minute due to norovirus. Couldn’t get in touch with the hotel after multiple calls and messages. Tried hotels.com customer service and the presidio wouldn’t respond to them either. Terrible customer service all around, extremely disappointing. Not responding to calls and emails is unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yasmine

The staff was friendly, the room was clean and it was in a quiet area. The hotel is within walking distance to downtown. The hotel is older and modest, but it has wifi and parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable but the interior could use some freshening up, paint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emerald

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk attendee was quite rude, like…shockingly rude. The shower had one setting - scaldingly hot. The room is no frills but fine. Great location, though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Actually I couldn’t get to the hotel because of an emergency. Even though I tried to reach them my message to let them know that I wouldn’t checked in, I got charged for the whole trip (2 nights) instead of the one night penalty for not coming! Now I am trying to get my money back and the nightmare starts to get it back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, ac worked great. there’s also free parking which wasn’t gated off but i felt safe leaving my car there overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Rio De Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park was ok, clean room. But wifi slowly. Shops nearby excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary, Bakersfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a quaint motel within just a few minutes of downtown and the Santa Barbara Bowl. Great location and accommodations with convenient parking, and sun deck to enjoy the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking. Was told the vacant lot adjacent to the motel (yes, it’s a motel, not a hotel) was “park at your own risk.” I had to park on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Toilet was half ass cleaned. Bed had pubes but sheets were cleaned . Went to target for my own bedding to cover on top and bought a blanket. Didnt complaint to staff bc i mean i guess what so i expect at an lower priced inn? You get what u pay for unfortunately
Room had a hole too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Easy parking, great location and room were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m not sure how this place got so many rave reviews. The hotel is very run down. The room was very dark and stuffy. I didn’t sleep the first night because there were so many noisy air conditioners running. We didn’t use ours because when we turned it on it seemed to just start circulating allergens. The bed was quite comfortable but the shower wasn’t great. The location is good. Front desk person was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Special place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a quick trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Pleasant Hill

Travelled with group
Not a well thought out shower. The shower is eight feet high! No way to reach to adjust the angle. Your hair will get wet if you don’t use a shower cap which is not provided. The water temperature is less than body temperature - tepid at best. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and quiet. Staff was nice and helpful. Hotel was close to many shops and places to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Yoram

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trying... but not succesfully

This is a chair in room #2. The bed seemed clean. And they are trying... but not that hard
Would you sit here?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025