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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Balcony
Property grounds
Exterior
Reception
The Presidio offers a peaceful getaway with complimentary in-room WiFi that keeps guests connected. Visitors can borrow bicycles to discover the area at their own pace or simply unwind on the terrace after a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿3,856
฿4,396 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara is home to The Presidio. Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bikeway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Santa Barbara Public Market and La Arcada. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl
The Presidio provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value
Room features
All guest rooms at The Presidio offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

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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

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Presidio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Presidio?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on 5 Oct 2025 start from ฿3,856.2, 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.

How much is parking at The Presidio?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Presidio?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Presidio located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and Alameda Park. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 736 reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

10/10 Excellent

katrina

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

Edgardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

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

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Alles Prima, wir sehr gut geschlafen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Small sweet little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simples mas com boa localização

Hotel simples mas com boa localização, limpo e estacionamento sem custos . Se for para pernoitar vale a pena
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

samira

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly staff, walkable to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yana

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

10/10 Excellent

Leaha

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all it was a nice place to stay. We came out for a concert and it was a walking distance away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi perfeito! Ótimo atendimento, lugar limpo e cômodo. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and good location in area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the quiet comfy room---but did miss not having a coffee maker in the room, tho:( There is a fridge, tho---and the room is very spacious. Loved the upper deck for sitting out on---we'll likely be back. There are breakfast and other eateries close by---and it is a Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a good place. Loved the neighborhood and the hotel itself. I just was not there long enough to truly enjoy it. I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025