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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Barbara Harbor

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At The Presidio, unwind with a peaceful stay and enjoy easy access to free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of bicycle rentals and explore the surrounding area or simply relax on the terrace.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
$109 nightly
The total price is $124
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Granada Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 12 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Presidio

At The Presidio, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include free bike rentals and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the overall value.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does The Presidio offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Presidio does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Presidio?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Presidio?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Presidio and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.

What's the area around The Presidio like?

The Presidio is a short 8-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 15 minutes' walk from Lobero Theater.

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Reviews

The Presidio Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located near various restaurants and eateries. (4 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Lobby
Biking
Bed
Value
Coffee
Restaurant
Downtown

Reviews

6/10 Good

The room smelled like mothballs/ bad smell when I walked in. Walls are crazy thin, you can hear everything from outside to next door and a couple doors down! The front lady staff isn’t very friendly but she gets the job done. The price for this place idk…could’ve been cheaper for what you get. It is cleaned daily, has a refrigerator and near an easily accessible shopping/restaurant area. Overall I would give this place 3/5, not bad not good just meh in the middle. If you’re looking for a cheaper place to stay, just to lay your head this place will do.
Shanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and quiet. Staff was nice and helpful. Hotel was close to many shops and places to eat
Randy, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location
Edgardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk employee was very nice. Property well maintained
Valeria, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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?
Yoram, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, friendly staff, walkable to downtown
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfy.
Timothy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonably priced and good location in area.
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The friendlyness
Leaha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tera, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good access to the downtown Room is clean
Naoki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spot to stay

Our stay was great! The room was clean as a whistle. The Presidio is advertised to be a little bigger and more luxurious than it actually is, but that’s a minor thing. The staff was super helpful at check-in as well.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun time with family.

Our stay added to the fun of the family visit.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Well located. Sitting area outside was wonderful.
robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoy staying at the Pesidio anytime I get the chance to go visit Santa Barbara. It is my go to spot the staff is always helpful and in a bright mood and the rooms are amazing.
Aaron, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Conveniently located to restaurants. Easy to find.
Kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lorenzo who checked us in - was very nice and helpful. We appreciated his dinner recommendations in the area.
Brett, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple Motel great location

Nice little motel. Very clean. Large room. Bikes to borrow on a first come basis ( we did not use but good to know) Close to Granada theater and all the restaurants and shops on State st. A little under 2 mile easy walk to pier and beach. Down side no coffee in room and sound carries to the extreme.
Carole or Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely great location, friendly staff and a great value. Room was clean
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything! Comfy bed.
Desiree, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff at front desk cheerful and helpful
Lynette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathryn E, 1-night trip