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Reviews of The Presidio 3 stars

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

#44 of 62 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1072 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great location, close to the centre and easy to park which was free. We walked down into Santa Barbara in the day time and it was a nice walk, further than you think. However we did not get a new refurbished room like the ones in the photos on here so miss sold really and would not pay the rate per night if I knew this!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    A good stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got assigned a room that looks very different with the one posted on Booking. It was really an Old-style one but was good anyway. Parking is free but there is not enough space for all the guests so you need to look for a parking all around the hotel if arrived after the 10pm. Quite bothering.

    The hotel has a good position to easily reach Santa Barbara’s pier. The receptionist is kind and friendly. The room is quite an old-style one (especially the restroom) but is large and really clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Clean & comfortable, location was great-walking distance to SB bowl and downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee maker or microwave

    Clean, location and price

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Super Clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and super clean!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV only played VH1 Front Desk Phone number disconnected, no phone in room. Front desk closed early

    Cool design

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Great locationn and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was fine. Neds a little updating, though. But I'll take the price.

    Location, loocation, location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Great value for a convenient location close to the SOHO theatre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unless I’m confusing this property, thought they offered chips and drinks etc. Not this year. The bathroom is a little odd with the restroom next to the sink and the shower secluded. Thought the toilet would be secluded.

    We went to a concert at SOHO and always stay here because it’s a convenient walk down the street and back. Also, the price is always reasonable, a definite plus.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location with free parking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was basic but still comfortable

    Good location, reasonable price with free parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    6.0
    overall a good stay, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bathroom needed to have the paint redone and the cleanliness in the bathroom could have been better.

    the room was neat and tidy on arrival. overall a good first impression

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    7.0
    Perfect location, friendly staff, comfy beds. Amazing value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom couldn’t be been cleaner but at 140 bucks a night that feels like pedantry

    For the location, you can’t beat the value. Clean and comfy beds. Nothing more and nothing less but a fantastic base from which to explore Santa Barbara

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Good location…glad there was coffee shops nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were lumpy and there was no coffee maker.

    I loved the location, fridge, and extra blankets.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom and some of the room features were a little run down.

    The location is very nice. They had free bikes you could borrow and we rode down State Street to the water, enjoying the view and getting to see more of the location. Could easily walk to multiple restaurants & shops. The person working at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The fireplace feature in the room was great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    6.0
    Really nice if
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Filthy rug under bed, had to wear shoes in the room to avoid touching it. If the rug were gone, I would have given full marks for cleanliness, but this was so gross! Also, you couldn’t turn on the shower without standing in it due to the layout, so you had to spray yourself with freezing cold water every time you showered.

    Convenient parking, cute design, comfortable bed and linens. Great coffee in room. Very quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    7.0
    Great value and ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the mattresses on the queen bed had a serious dip so not great to share - other than that no complaints!

    Super convenient and ideal location. Spacious room and clean. Staff were super helpful on check in

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The could have used some touch ups, one of the paintings had fallen of the wall.

    Good location in Santa Barbara.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Good location, good value
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoke detector not repaired, room needs more light in the back -away from window.

    Great location, clean room, comfortable beds, nice helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was advertised as a queen and only had a double bed which was a little uncomfortable

    Room was very pretty and staff were friendly

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was so cute and clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator. We had three big suitcases. It was hard to bring those up to second floor.we needed the information.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    7.0
    Accommodations were ok. Location was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor lighting in the room, very small shower.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant stay with superior staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff was wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    8.0
    Just passing thru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the idea there's no place for smoking, except to walk back into your alleyway

    I like the complimentary bicycles

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can hear noise from other rooms.

    Great location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was quite small and dated but absolutely functional. It can be a little noisy. Rooms a little on the smaller side for 3 people but manageable.

    This motel is in an excellent location. Short walk to state street. Very residential and felt safe. Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean. They had a lovely outside area where you could sit out and some sun loungers for bathing. We arrived really late and there was no one available to check us in but clear concise check in instructions were provided

    Stayed in May 2025

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