Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mission Santa Barbara - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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
McConnell's Ice Cream - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - 7 min walk
The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Station - 12 min walk
Isla Vista Food Co-op Downtown Market - 12 min walk
About this property
The Presidio
When you stay at The Presidio, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include free bike rentals and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the overall value.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free bike hire
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge (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 lifts.
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.
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 that you 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.
The Presidio Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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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
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2024
It’s a clean place to sleep with the basics. It’s overpriced being it’s a motel and they don’t offer early check in.
Armando
Armando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
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
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 Aug 2024
The blinds on the window were broken and didn’t fit the window and you could see right into the room. Mini fridge didn’t work.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Aug 2024
Subpar hotel and service
Booked this motel for its proximity to a wedding we were attending. Check in was at 3 and the wedding was at 4. I called multiple times to ask if we could check in early and often went to voicemail. I finally spoke with someone the morning of the check in day and they said they didn’t know if I could check in early and they would call me once the room was ready. At 2pm we showed up and they were able to give us our room (but never called to let us know it was ready). Our TV didn’t work, shower was very small and the shower rod was covered in rust. The mini fridge is in the bathroom/closet. Paint was chipped throughout the room, Velcro strips were on the wall where a picture fell off. The carpet also felt very sticky when walking barefoot. The shower pressure was low and the water did not get very hot. We live two hours away, and would have rather driven home overnight then stay here for the price we paid.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Aug 2024
Pay at the hotel does not mean pay at the hotel, they charge the morning of before arriving. Ice machine is not available to the guests after front desk leaves for the night. A/C is zero/zero rating is not cold at all. Def not worth the money paid. The bed was the only plus very comfortable
Adam
Adam, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Fun time with family.
Our stay added to the fun of the family visit.
Robert
Robert, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 June 2024
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2024
Good location
Great location and friendly & helpful staff. We like this hotel but the mattress The air conditioning system works but it’s a little noisy.
suzanne
suzanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
Spacious rooms in quiet area
Very spacious room and comfortable bed. Nice quiet end of State St, but still walkable to the busier part of State St. as well as the mission. Rental bikes were very convenient to get around.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 June 2024
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 June 2024
it's ok for just 1 night going to a concert, bare miminum
Ed
Ed, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 May 2024
Staff at front desk cheerful and helpful
Lynette
Lynette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Conveniently located to restaurants. Easy to find.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2024
Lorenzo who checked us in - was very nice and helpful. We appreciated his dinner recommendations in the area.
Brett
Brett, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2024
Great location for food and boutique shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Not far from highway. Big room; nice queen beds but needs more interior lighting.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Overall quick check in
Moises
Moises, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2024
Close to everything! Comfy bed.
Desiree
Desiree, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2024
Gloria
Gloria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2024
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
steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2024
Very overpriced for what you get. Not even any coffee in the room or lobby.