The Presidio

2.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at The Presidio, a nature-connected retreat where bicycle rentals make exploring the surroundings effortless

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM402
RM458 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
IPod dock
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Desk
  • 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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 Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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
  • ‪IHOP - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on 20 Jan 2026 start from RM 401.74, 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 10-minute walk of Alameda Park, Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater. Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Public Market are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Presidio Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 763 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Azul

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

8/10 Good

Brittany

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

10/10 Excellent

madison

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and quiet. Staff was nice and helpful. Hotel was close to many shops and places to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

Yoram

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

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?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leaha

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

8/10 Good

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to the downtown Room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Megan

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Well located. Sitting area outside was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to restaurants. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

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