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The Presidio

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Property grounds
Reception
Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Granada Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Presidio

This motel features free use of bicycles, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall value at The Presidio. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • 11 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and a 2-minute drive from Upper State Street
The Presidio offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 801 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, peaceful and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice. Loved the outside area for hanging out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff with good information about the hotel and surrounding area. Hotel is exactly what you need for a brief stay; budget friendly, no extras and limited parking but in a great location that is walkable to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anilu

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachary

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and room was awesome! I loved that it had a fridge and blow dryer without me using to ask for it. It was walking distance to great places! I don’t love the key situation but that’s about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at office was nice. The place was at walking distance of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

madison

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Juanita V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beds comfortable. Lighting can be improved. Very dim or just didn’t work. Unable to change the TV channel. Toilet running the whole time off & on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to sleep! Walkable from the Bowl & State Street!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a really old motel with small dingy rooms that look nothing like pics shown on the Expedia website. Motel 6 would have been an upgrade! The windows of our room could not keep out the pot fumes from the smokers in the parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Small sweet little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025