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Presidio MotelvsCastillo Inn at the Beach
Both Presidio Motel and Castillo Inn at the Beach are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Presidio Motel scores marginally better than Castillo Inn at the Beach. Presidio Motel ranks #35 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
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
Castillo Inn at the Beach Gayot
Oyster Lonely Planet
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Gayot "Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor." Full review
Lonely Planet "Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn." Full review
