Presidio MotelvsThe Eagle Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Eagle Inn scores slightly better than Presidio Motel. The Eagle Inn scores 70 with positive reviews from 3 publications like Gayot, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
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
The Eagle Inn
232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $175/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 15-room Eagle Inn is a quaint but basic B&B in Santa Barbara, near the water but a bit of the trek from restaurants and shops on State Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You'll feel like Spanish royalty strolling underneath the colorful tile-lined archway into this white, two-story inn." Full review
Gayot
"Located just a few blocks inland of the Santa Barbara Harbor, this elegant 23-room property offers a nice mix of options."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Be it a romantic getaway, long weekend or strictly business, this lovely, family-owned and managed boutique bed and breakfast exemplifies the best of Santa Barbara-style comfort, convenience and congeniality." Full review