The Presidio

Hotels
7.6 (2358 reviews)
1620 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.74
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, including hair found in the bed and the lack of basic hygiene supplies.
Service
8.71
Friendly staff was highlighted positively, but some service issues were experienced with management response.
Location
9.75
The downtown location was praised as great, walkable to various attractions.
Room Quality
6.7
Rooms had mixed comments regarding conditions and amenities, including outdated blinds.
Amenities
6.73
Basic amenities were lacking, including no coffee maker and microwave, impacting overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
7.69
Guests found the price slightly high for the amenities provided, leading to mixed feelings on value.
Food and Beverage
6.74
Not mentioned explicitly, but absence of coffee and meals affected guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.71
The overall experience was generally positive despite some significant issues, leading to a mixed sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 10:36

Property Description

Luxurious Comfort
Indulge in the comfort of hypoallergenic bedding and modern amenities at The Presidio. Each room is equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and a work desk for your convenience.

Outdoor Relaxation
Unwind on the outdoor sundeck with sunbathing chairs and heaters, perfect for a relaxing day under the sun or evening lounging. Take advantage of the free bike hire to explore the beautiful surroundings of Santa Barbara.

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Stearns Wharf and popular attractions, The Presidio offers easy access to Santa Barbara's top destinations. Whether you're visiting the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History or UC Santa Barbara, our hotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Presidio - book your stay now for an unforgettable Santa Barbara getaway.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note: If guests arrive later than 7 pm, please notify the hotel prior to arrival.

Guests planning to bring a pet must notify the hotel prior to arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2358 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 6.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • us
6
Definitely a motel.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very basic

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • couple • us
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • us
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Bobbie • couple • us
9
I am an elderly lady and I stay here several times a year and love it for its location and cleanliness and feeling safe.
Pros:

Great price, great location

Cons:

Lighting is not very good in room - no overhead lights - only lamps with low wattage

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

The location was great. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had really hot water. The room was very clean! There were also old school keys, which I thought was fun.

Cons:

There is very limited parking. We went out for the evening and came back to zero parking. We had to park about a block away. I wished there was a coffee pot in the room. Also, our room looked nothing like the pictures. It was clean but very worn out.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • us
7
Great location, great staff, great stay.
Pros:

Location and free bikes.

Cons:

The rooms on the bottom floor felt a bit more dated.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Volodymyr • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
8
Best place to stay if you don't need anything fancy
Pros:

Clean small motel on the quiet stretch of the State St strip, can't complain about that.

Cons:

Front desk lady was a little surly. Rooms are definitely very basic and in need of some new decor.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • us
10
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Latina • couple • us
6
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Tsurumaki • couple • us
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Gilberto • family_with_children • us
8
Very nice place very good price clean and very close to all events
Pros:

Everything was good 👍

Cons:

More windows cover so people can't see inside

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • us
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
Perfect for a pit stop!
Pros:

Good location from the Main Street and quiet. The room served us well for a one night stay. Great hot shower and bathroom amenities provided. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

Cons:

The room was quite dark and basic but had what was required for one night.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • us
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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bagiryan • extended_group • us
3
It was a very basic room, not particularly clean. The shower was extremely uncomfortable .
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

It was smelly and not very clean

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
10
Worth the stay
Pros:

Big room big fridge I liked the decor and yeah for the price you can't beat the location

Cons:

There wasn't really anything I didn't like its a motel you get what you pay for but its a nice motel forsure

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • de
7
Reicht für eine Nacht
Pros:

Großer Raum, kostenloser Parkplatz, gute Lage in Santa Barbara, großes Bett

Cons:

Es gab viel zu wenig Lampen und die die es gab, waren sehr dunkel, aggressive Klimaanlage, die Dusche brauchte einen neuen duschkopf.
Das personal hätte etwas freundlicher sein können

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee