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Presidio Motel

1620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, California
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90 reviews 90 reviews
71 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
198 helpful votes 198 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This motel was revamped into a sort of boutique hotel, so the furnishings, linens, beds, etc., are great. The price was right, and it was only a few blocks from the good restaurants (Bouchon, Olio e Limon, Carlitos). But, it was a hefty 25-30 minute walk to reach the end of State Street. The motel is located at the North... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We only stayed for one night, friendly staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms and bathroom.. there is no breakfast just coffee and juice, but perfectly find ! Quite good located ! They have bikes available, we didnt use it, but it is a +

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that the next time you visit, you will be able to take our bikes out and explore downtown Santa Barbara! Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon! Regards, Laura More

Phoenix, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My husband and I have traveled all over the country and stayed at a variety of hotels. We are your average american couple so we are not talking $500> per night hotels but you know Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriots places like that. We look for clean and safe places. Never do we look at "motels", but in this particular case our... More

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We want our guests to feel like they are a part of our family and when they need compassion, we are there for them. We take great pride in our customer service as... More

San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

First of all, I would come again to Presidio Motel. The rooms are clean and there is everything you need. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Also very nice are the free bikes. But you can rent them only until 7pm. The only issue is the shower. The possition of the showerhead is on the ceiling in the middle.... More

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with our newly renovated rooms. The bikes are definitely a great amenity that make cruising Santa Barbara an easy thing! We hope that you will come visit us again as we add more decor to the rooms! Thanks again! Regards, Laura More

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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I learned to not judge a book by it's cover with the Presidio Motel. We traveled the PCH on a budget, but just happened to stay in the best hotel I've ever been to the night before arriving in Santa Barbara. I definitely was iffy pulling up to Presidio based on it's outward appearance BUT the room we had was... More

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Thank you for your nice review. We are pleased that you enjoyed our newly renovated rooms and definitely make the cleanliness of the property the first priority. With all new carpet, furniture, flat screen TVs, I'm so happy you were able to enjoy the property in it's new condition. We are also very fortunate to have a property that is... More

Oakland, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Newly renovated. Perfect location to downtown. The rate was great, the people who owned it learned all the names of our party within a few minutes and addressed us by name during our stay. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have stayed in. Wish I could take it with me. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you for your review and staying with us at The Presidio. We take great pride in our hotel, the service and enjoy getting to know our guests. We hope that you will come stay with again soon! Thanks again! Regards, Laura More

Ashland, Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The Presidio is a basic, old-fashioned motel but it's been partially renovated and is very clean. Don't stay here if you want luxury or even special. But if you're okay sleeping in a big empty box that's clean and without any extra frills at all, then what else do you need, especially at a great rate for downtown Santa Barbara.... More

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for your comments. We are the in process of a renovation and are happy to hear that you found comfort and kindness with us. Please come by again to see our new additions and we look forward to hosting you again. Regards, Laura More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

Great hotel for the price. It's simple, but clean and has everything you need for a night. Rooms have been recently renovated and new bed/linens. New Flat screen tv. Good heating. Good location in the Main Street of SB!

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for you wonderful review. We are continuing our efforts in the renovation and are glad that you liked it! Please come visit us again to see our new additions. Best Regards, Laura More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013 via mobile

Me and a friend of mine did a road trip all the way from Canada. We stayed at many hotels along the way and I must say this place gave us a peace of mind. The rooms very comfortable, clean, quiet and the decor was very friendly.The new owners of the hotel were kind, friendly and went the extra mile... More

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Laura Y, General Manager at Presidio Motel, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you so much for your kind review! We take great pride in assisting our guests as much as possible. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Regards, Laura More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012 via mobile

We have reservations for two nights during a Roadtrip over the New Year break. We booked The Presidio Motel as it looked to be a little different and kitschy. The website explains that they are transitioning to new management however the bulk of the website remains unrepresentative of the uniquely decorated rooms that no longer exist. I can only describe... More

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What travellers say

  • State Street(4)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Continental breakfast(4)
  • Nice touch(4)
  • Free bike rentals(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)

Additional Information about Presidio Motel

Address: 1620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #22 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Santa Barbara's Modern Boutique Motel. Free Bicycles, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Closest Motel to Downtown! ... more   less 
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