The Presidio, Santa Barbara ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101

The Presidio, a 3-star Santa Barbara hotel, is an urban-contemporary boutique motel located on State Street in the historic Presidio District. Guests benefit from free WiFi, complimentary parking, and access to outdoor amenities.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Presidio feature modern decor and thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with free HBO, and iPad/iPhone docking stations. Each of the 16 rooms offers hypo-allergenic duvets, work desks, and daily housekeeping service.

Leisure & Nearby Dining

Outdoor leisure options include an outdoor sundeck with seating and heaters for evening lounging, and guests can rent complimentary beach bikes. The hotel is steps away from several beaches, cultural venues, and nearby restaurants.

Location & Attractions

The Presidio is well-located for both leisure and business travelers, providing easy access to shopping and entertainment. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, all within walking distance.

Dining & Transportation

Guests can enjoy multiple dining options within walking distance, including Opal Restaurant and Enterprise Fish Company, which are known for fresh seafood and eclectic California cuisine. Public transport options include nearby bus stops on State Street.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Santa Barbara500 m

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 18.2 km

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 46.5 km

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station 2.3 km

Santa Barbara Amtrak 2.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
No pets allowed
Security
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101

Map view

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101

City landmarks

Church

Old Mission Santa Barbara

1.7 km

Park

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.1 km

Harbour

Stearns Wharf

2.8 km

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

740 m

122 W Canon Perdido St # 122

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

1.4 km

Museum

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.3 km

Park

Alameda Park

650 m

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

1.4 km

Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

1.6 km

Mall

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

810 m

Library

Santa Barbara Public Library System

740 m

Park

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

1.5 km

Event hall

Earl Warren Show Grounds

2.4 km

Museum

Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum

1.3 km

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2.2 km

Chapala St & Montecito Street

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

2.1 km

1031 State St

Janssens-Orella-Birk Building

900 m

Amusement Park

Kids World

720 m

University of California

1.4 km

Gallery

10 West Gallery

690 m

Gallery

Sullivan Goss An American Gallery

700 m

Anacamu st

Tympanum

720 m

Park

Mission Rose Garden

1.2 km

1100 Anacapa St

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

980 m

Park

Franceschi Park

2.8 km

Anacapa Street

Spirit of the ocean fountain

1.2 km

Nearby

Park

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

440 m

Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

190 m

1324 State St Ste J Arlington Plaza

Santa Barbara Fine Art

500 m

Church

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

520 m

Restaurants

Ihop

110 m

1701 State St

South Coast Deli

370 m

1436 Chapala Street

Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt

840 m

201 West Mission Street

The Daily Grind

940 m

2001 De La Vina St

Judge For Yourself Cafe

870 m

1218 Santa Barbara St

Taffy's Pizza

1.1 km

2026 De La Vina St

Hook & Press Donuts

870 m

1131 State St

Norton's Pastrami and Deli

950 m

18 W Figueroa St

Gino's Sicilian Express

970 m

12 W Figueroa St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

7.7

Service

9.0

Dining

6.7

James

United States, May 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were very clean, although they didn't exactly match the photos shown. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to make our short stay memorable. The location was convenient, close to good restaurants but slightly outside the main town. The dining experience was simple but included across the road. Overall, a good value for the price paid.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was super friendly and helpful, making our stay memorable.

Location

7.0

The location was good, within walking distance to excellent restaurants but slightly outside the main downtown area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was simple but included across the road.

Facilities

The facilities were adequate and met our needs during our short stay.

Irene

United States, March 2024

7.4/10

Walking to-and-from the action on State Street was a breeze at this motel. The room was a little basic, but nothing major; however, it was a bit dark and poorly lighted. Overall, it had what I needed for a motel stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was basic but served its purpose for a motel. It could use better lighting.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly, helpful, and constantly working to maintain the property. Michael was particularly fantastic, offering great assistance.

Location

8.0

The motel is on State Street, not too far from the Wharf and shopping. While slightly outside the main downtown area, it's convenient for exploration.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were a bit limited, with a simple snack and no in-house dinner options. However, a Deli across the street provided alternatives.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were what you would expect for a motel. Nothing extravagant, but they served the purpose.

Thomas

United States, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is ideally situated right off of State St, the main street, offering great suggestions on places to eat and things to do. It's clean, organized, and the service is fantastic, especially thanks to Michael who was incredibly helpful. However, the coffee maker being locked up until 7:30 a.m. was a downside. The location is prime, with a short walk to the beach and attractions, although a bit of a walk from Stearns Wharf. The dining options are limited, but there's a Deli across the street for quick bites.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, modern, and very clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly, helpful, and constantly maintaining the property.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located at the start of the main strip, close to amenities and a short stroll to the beach.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options are limited, there's a Deli across the street for quick meals.