The Presidio

Motel with free parking, near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking included

Explore the area

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
‪10 min walk‬
Place, West Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located within a 5-minute walk of Alameda Park, The Presidio is within a 15-minute stroll of Alice Keck Memorial Garden. The 16 rooms at this motel include iPod docks, LED TVs, and desk chairs.

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What's nearby

Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
West Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

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
‪IHOP - ‬8 min walk
‪CAJÉ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel with free parking, near Santa Barbara Bowl

Guests of The Presidio enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include iPod docks, desks, and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$99 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

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 elevator
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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Check-in: 3 PM—-10 PM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Presidio?

The Presidio provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The Presidio?

This motel in Santa Barbara is within a 10-minute walk of Arlington Theater, Granada Theatre, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. You'll also find Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Presidio?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Presidio have a casino on the premises?

No, The Presidio doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Presidio?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at The Presidio?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does The Presidio have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Presidio doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Presidio allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Presidio.

Are there connecting rooms at The Presidio?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from The Presidio?

The closest major airport to The Presidio is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 9.2 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 28.9 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Presidio?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Presidio.

The Presidio Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Bev

Jul 16, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

samira

Traveled with partner

Jul 1, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Small room no fan for bathroom Terrible bed No air conditioner

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Jun 29, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yana

Traveled with family

Jun 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We left after one night . Beds are horribly uncomfortable. Closer in the bathroom. No safe in the room. Some of the electrical outlets did not work neither did A/C

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Jun 16, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edgardo

Jun 12, 2025

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

Nice location

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ERIC

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon, Los Angeles

Jun 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

May 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

May 23, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

May 22, 2025

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

Quiet and cozy place

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

May 1, 2025

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

Thought this property was perfect until we were awaken by people fight and being loud in the parking lot. Then a man yelling kept walking by our room

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Apr 28, 2025

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

Apr 19, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Starlite

Apr 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Traveled with family

Apr 12, 2025

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

David

Apr 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Mar 30, 2025

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

Clean and comfy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Business traveler

Mar 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leaha

Mar 18, 2025

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

The friendlyness

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole or Thomas

Mar 10, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Mar 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Feb 22, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Feb 17, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

Feb 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025