The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Property grounds
Balcony
Exterior
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
IPod dock
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl
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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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

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

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 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$270.43, 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.

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 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission and Alameda Park. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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