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Presidio MotelvsBeachside Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn ranks marginally better than Presidio Motel. BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn scores 68 with accolades from 2 publications like Gayot, oyster.com.
Presidio Motel
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
1620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $80/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
- Bicycle rental
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet "The Presidio is the H&M of motels, a budget option flaunting what it’s got with sassy, irresistible style."
Travel + Leisure "This hip and trendy boutique in downtown Santa Barbara uses colorful customized vinyl decals of peacocks... and other playful images to create a modern and individual style for each of its 16 guest rooms." Full review
Gayot "The Presidio's sixteen rooms are adorned with custom-designed vinyl decals that render each one a whimsical work of art --- a canvas of modern expressionism."
Afar Magazine "A clean, minimalist motel within a short walk (and even shorter cycle) of downtown." Full review
Beachside Inn
Oyster
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
- Family Friendly
Oyster Budget
"Located between a public park and Stearns Wharf, the Best Western Beachside Inn is a lower-mid-range chain hotel ideally located for those looking to spend time along Santa Barbara's waterfront." Full review
