Santa Barbara is home to The Presidio. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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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 bicycle rentals
Guest reviews say great things about the overall value
Room features
All guestrooms at The Presidio feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
As of 28 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on 29 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 484, 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Presidio located?
Situated in Santa Barbara, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Alameda Park and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Arlington Theater are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Presidio Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The person working there was struggling with their online reservation system but was able to get it back up. Kudos to her. And the facility is in a convenient location
Easy check-in, good parking, clean room. Great location, walkable to everything in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Christa
25 October 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room at the Presidio was clean and the bed was comfortable. We also liked that it was walking distance to the Arlington Theatre and the Mission. I did not like that the room didn’t have a coffee maker nor a Keurig. For $200++ a night I expect a simple coffee maker. And there was no coffee down in the reception room either. And there isn’t a coffee place close, you need to walk about four blocks. Even cheap motels have coffee makers. They also should invest in some modern windows instead of its louvered windows that are not safe and do nothing to insulate the noise coming from the rooftop bar at the motel across the street. I felt like the DJ was spinning in the room with me. Thank goodness it ended by 11pm but still, not a relaxing evening from when we returned to the room after dinner at 9pm. I paid more to be a few blocks closer to the Arlington Theatre area of State street but next time I’ll just walk a few blocks to the Orange Inn where the rooms are larger. And they have coffee makers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marc Antoine
19 September 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The Presidio served its purpose for a short stay in Santa Barbara, but I would recommend arriving with realistic expectations. This is a small, basic motel rather than what many travellers might picture when they see the word “hotel.” The room was relatively clean and everything was functional, although some areas, such as the bathroom tile grout, could use more attention. The room itself is quite small and the property is very simple. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and available, and the location was convenient for getting around Santa Barbara. Overall, I would rate it about 3/5. If the price is right and you simply need a convenient place to sleep for a night or two, it does the job. Just don’t book it expecting an upscale hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights. Used room for sleep and showers. Out exploring all day. Beds were comfortable and clean. Bathroom clean and fresh. Had a problem locking the door one day. Told front desk and maintenance replaced the doorknob quickly.
It was run down, the bed was a very hard matress along with the pillows. I slept very poor. Upon arrival the room was very hot, the wall a/c unit took hours to cool down the space. Also, all night the a/c blew directly on me laying down. If I turned it off, the room became very stuffy. Also, the room did not look like the photo at all, the picture looks renovated, our room was not modern. The location was great and felt safe. Not in walking distance though to shops and restaurants on State Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Yurika
1 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pro: Good location. Good sized room.
Con: AC is too loud. Shower head needed to be replaced. Toilet didn’t flush well.
Room was good size.
Con;
AC was loud. Shower head needed to be replaced. Toilet flow was not good that we had to call maintenance.
AFFORDABLE. LOCATIONS.
Those are the two main reasons to stay here. This is a funky older motel but perfect for what we needed. We used the free beach bikes and the outside deck. Super close walk to State street establishments. Short drive or bike to pier and beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Brittany
16 January 2026
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.
Free parking great! Simple room for the price but very good location. Only main issue was WiFi/TV. WiFi kept disconnecting making the TV lag so much but again, not bad for the price n location
Our room was spotless & comfortable. Our beds were really comfortable, water pressure was great, plenty of hot water, nice little refrigerator. We loved sitting out on the deck. The adorondack chairs were so comfortable. Elizabeth (the manager) was wonderful & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Yasmine
9 December 2025
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!