The Presidio

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Exterior
Balcony
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Museum of Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Presidio

Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking
This motel features free use of bicycles, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas.
The Presidio offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. 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
  • Steps from Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and 5 minutes by foot from Alameda Park
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

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

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.
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

Reviews

The Presidio 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 746 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights. Check in was easy. Bed was comfortable. Said it was a queen bed but seemed more like a full. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employee was very nice. Property well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

samira

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yana

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edgardo

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

8/10 Good

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cute and convenient

In SB for a concert. Very convenient location (walking distance to Arlington Theater). Cute old school motor inn. Clean and comfortable. A bit noisy though due to older windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old school cool on the upper end of State Street!

Old school cool on the upper end of State Street! The price is competitive, and the employees are all quite nice & hospitable. It is definitely a "no frills" experience in a great location near the SB Mission.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Starlite

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

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

Super cute!

Our room was super cute. The a/c was a little loud but at least they had a/c. Clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Don

Business traveller
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leaha

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