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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property entrance
Reception
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara .You'll be steps from Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and a 5-minute walk from Alameda Park. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Grind - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara
The Presidio offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
The Presidio offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Presidio to the airport?

The Presidio is 9.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Presidio?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on May 17, 2026 start from $153, including 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.

Does The Presidio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Presidio.

How close is The Presidio to the beach?

This motel is 1.9 mi (10-min drive) from West Beach and 2.3 mi (13-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Presidio offer free breakfast?

The Presidio does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Presidio?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Presidio?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Presidio have a pool?

The Presidio does not have a pool.

Does The Presidio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Presidio to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Presidio is 0.5 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 788 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juanita V

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beds comfortable. Lighting can be improved. Very dim or just didn’t work. Unable to change the TV channel. Toilet running the whole time off & on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anilu

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a really old motel with small dingy rooms that look nothing like pics shown on the Expedia website. Motel 6 would have been an upgrade! The windows of our room could not keep out the pot fumes from the smokers in the parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brittany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff with good information about the hotel and surrounding area. Hotel is exactly what you need for a brief stay; budget friendly, no extras and limited parking but in a great location that is walkable to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Azul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and room was awesome! I loved that it had a fridge and blow dryer without me using to ask for it. It was walking distance to great places! I don’t love the key situation but that’s about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

zak

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only bad review I've left for lodging. I was put in a room that didn't seem ready for guests. Neither front nor rear windows closed fully, letting evening air and sound in. The one window screen that was there was ancient and the wrong size. They left it just leaning against the window - defeating the purpose. But that didn't matter since the rear windows didn't have any screens and didn't actually close completely. The cheap home depot blinds, that had already been repaired with office tape and some white plastic, were mis-sized, so they failed to provide any privacy. Anyone walking by this ground level room could easily see in. These issues combined with a slew of others made the room unacceptable. Management never responded to my complaints. I left after a few hours for a different hotel. I requested a refund. Also no response. They get decent reviews, so I assume the rooms that are actually ready for guests are fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joe, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a 60 year old motel in decent condition with good quality bath products, towels, and bedding. TV remote didn't work unless right up under the TV. The room had an old AC unit which worked fine. Walkable to the best part of State Street. I had previously stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott across the street which was a MUCH nicer hotel (I don't remember the price difference). Free convenient parking (not covered).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at office was nice. The place was at walking distance of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yasmine

The staff was friendly, the room was clean and it was in a quiet area. The hotel is within walking distance to downtown. The hotel is older and modest, but it has wifi and parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable but the interior could use some freshening up, paint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emerald

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk attendee was quite rude, like…shockingly rude. The shower had one setting - scaldingly hot. The room is no frills but fine. Great location, though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Actually I couldn’t get to the hotel because of an emergency. Even though I tried to reach them my message to let them know that I wouldn’t checked in, I got charged for the whole trip (2 nights) instead of the one night penalty for not coming! Now I am trying to get my money back and the nightmare starts to get it back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, ac worked great. there’s also free parking which wasn’t gated off but i felt safe leaving my car there overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Rio De Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park was ok, clean room. But wifi slowly. Shops nearby excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025