The Presidio

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January 2025

February 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

Arlington Theater
8 min walk
IHOP
2 min walk
Santa Barbara Station
9 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
11 min drive

Room options

Superior Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

37 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

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 a hairdryer. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 that 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
On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
Steps from Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and 5 minutes on foot from Alameda Park

The Presidio offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.

Cots (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-authorise 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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Reasonably priced and good location in area.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dustin

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Raymond

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

25 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

24 Aug 2024

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled with family

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

4 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family

19 Jul 2024

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

Fun time with family.

Our stay added to the fun of the family visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

20 Jun 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

17 Jun 2024

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2024

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

David

16 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leticia

14 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed, Glendale

Travelled with group

1 Jun 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

it's ok for just 1 night going to a concert, bare miminum

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

31 May 2024

Staff at front desk cheerful and helpful

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with group

20 May 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Conveniently located to restaurants. Easy to find.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with family

14 Apr 2024

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

Kim

Travelled with group

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location for food and boutique shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Not far from highway. Big room; nice queen beds but needs more interior lighting.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Travelled with partner

25 Mar 2024

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

Overall quick check in

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

22 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree, FOUNTAIN VALLEY

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to everything! Comfy bed.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

15 Mar 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

steven

12 Mar 2024

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amy, Albuquerque

Travelled with family

11 Mar 2024

Very overpriced for what you get. Not even any coffee in the room or lobby.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with partner

5 Mar 2024

Disliked: Amenities

This property needs a facelift. Our room was clean but lacked the common things no body wash in the container tv didn't work, no iron/ironing board, two hangers, old carpet, walls are paper thin, very loud outside, very narrow parking spaces, I could go on but it would seem like piling on. It is a motel form the past that doesn't fit todays world.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024