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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
The current price is CNY697
CNY795 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24

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
  • 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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
IPod dock
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • 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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includes taxes & 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 10 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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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

Guest review summary

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

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Biking
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Coffee
Restaurant
Coffee maker

Reviews

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

4/10 Fair

The light by the bed didn’t work. The floor heater didn’t work. The window shade wouldn’t move. And the employee was really rude when I had a very simple question about the parking. Would not stay here again.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to sleep! Walkable from the Bowl & State Street!
Victoria, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Had to cancel plans last minute due to norovirus. Couldn’t get in touch with the hotel after multiple calls and messages. Tried hotels.com customer service and the presidio wouldn’t respond to them either. Terrible customer service all around, extremely disappointing. Not responding to calls and emails is unacceptable.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location
Edgardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
katrina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and cozy place
Gustavo, 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

Small sweet little hotel.
Bobbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfy.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dorothy, 1-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

Nice quiet place to stay
Crystal, 1-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

10/10 Exceptional

First of all it was a nice place to stay. We came out for a concert and it was a walking distance away.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and friendly people
Tal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
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

2/10 Poor

Small room no fan for bathroom Terrible bed No air conditioner
samira, 1-night trip