Presidio MotelvsMar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Both Presidio Motel and Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara ranks slightly better than Presidio Motel. Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara has a TripExpert Score of 70 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including oyster.com, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Presidio Motel
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
Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Built in 1931, this 171-room hotel is located among the willowy palms of Cabrillo Boulevard directly across from East Beach."
Jetsetter
"The Spanish colonial–style Hyatt Santa Barbara is a great getaway for couples or families looking to soak in the Central Coast’s laid-back luxe lifestyle." Full review
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Be sure to seek out the historic section of the hotel, where Spanish tiles glisten and photos of the hotel from yesteryear offer a glimpse into the way it was.
Star Service
"This veteran hotel has a much softer look and resortier edge than in the past. Individuals and small groups are this hotel's focus." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Everything you would expect from Hyatt hospitality: comfy accommodations, every imaginable amenity, a professional and attentive staff, and affordability, is yours to enjoy." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
16.0
"According to recent guests, this Hyatt's location can't be beat. The hotel is situated on Cabrillo Boulevard, just a short stroll from Santa Barbara's popular East Beach. Prefer to lounge..." Full review
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No matter which accommodation style you choose, your room will be outfitted with a Hyatt Grand Bed, a Keurig coffee maker, an iHome radio and free Wi-Fi, among other amenities.
Fodor's
"A complex of five buildings on 3 landscaped acres across from East Beach, the historic Mar Monte...all rooms and baths have down comforters, flat-screen high-definition TVs" Full review