Don't let the name motel fool you- this was a cute little place in a great location. We were here with a wedding group - the wedding was only two blocks away at the Unitarian Church. I believe there are 17 rooms and our extended friends and family took up 15 rooms on Saturday night. I stayed 3 nights and... more

One of the downsides of beautiful Santa Barbara is the expensive stay. Not if you choose the Presidio Motel. Extremely well ran by the very nice owners, it has renovated big rooms with LCD TV, ipod dock, funny decor and a very reasonable bathroom. It´s really well located in one of the main streets of the city, not far from... more

TripAdvisor has never done us wrong, so I read up on hotels/motels in Santa Barbara for a quick 2 day stay. We're not cheap by all means; however, we were looking for something reasonable, as we were not getting away for an anniversary or super formal occasion. We noticed that Presidio Motel was rated high, yet priced right (after calling... more

We loved our stay at the Presidio Motel. The location is great - just above the last trolley stop on State Street and walking distance to several restaurants and a playground. Plus there is a grocery store across the street with a deli. We enjoyed the free breakfast. It was upscale muffins and scones with gourmet hot tea, coffee or... more

Great central location. Loved the art work in the rooms (designed by local university students) - very funky. We didnt realise breakfast was included so dont forget to get your breakfast in the morning. you then bring this back to your room to consume. Complimentary bikes were a great addition. more

When evaluating cost and value in Santa Barbara, you have to keep in mind that this is one expensive town for accommodation. We checked a few places before stumbling upon The Presidio while driving up State Street. I loved everything about the place, but the helpfulness and friendliness of the proprietors is most memorable. The recent touches are much appreciated... more

We stayed at the motel for one night in Santa Barbara and loved it. I definitely think you get a lot of bang for your buck, including a small continental breakfast and very fun cruising bikes. more

We stayed at Presidio Motel for 3 nights in September 2009, in room 12, which is a first floor room. We thought this was an excellent place to stay. The location was good - right on State Street, so it's an easy walk to nearby shops and restaurants. It took us almost half an hour to walk down to the... more

As the name implies, the Presidio is an old motel. But the owners have jazzed the rooms up with fun decor and personality. This is the perfect place for those who want to be out and about in Santa Barbara. Located about 3 blocks above everything you need on State St, the Presidio doesn't try to be fancy or luxurious.... more