La Playa Inn vs The Presidio

Same City · Santa Barbara (CA) Distance: 2.5km

Overview

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La Playa Inn

★★ 2-Star
10.0 1
Santa Barbara (CA)
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The Presidio

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 35
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site La Playa Inn The Presidio
Agoda
10.0 (1)
8.2 (40)
Booking.com
-
7.3 (1,841)
Expedia
9.6 (1,002)
8.2 (776)
Trip.com
-
7.5 (100)
Overall Average
10.0 (1,003)
8.2 (2,757)

Strengths & Weaknesses

La Playa Inn The Presidio
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are clean, repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Convenient location within walking distance to downtown and major attractions
+ Staff is friendly and helpful, common praise + Rare offering of free parking in the Santa Barbara area
+ Walkable to beaches and State Street + Clean and comfortable condition for remodeled rooms
+ Free breakfast and beach gear add value
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are small and TV tiny, per complaints - Dated facilities in some rooms due to the age of the building
- No ocean views or balconies noted - Poor soundproofing due to window design, allowing outside noise
- Inconsistent feedback regarding staff service

Recommended For

Budget travelers Beach lovers Couples

Recommended For

Budget Travelers Walkable Travelers

Guest Reviews

La Playa Inn

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great service, clean rooms, near beaches/State St, would stay again

Expedia 10.0 Family

Simple free breakfast satisfying, clean rooms, good AC

Expedia 4.0 Family

Very small room, tiny TV, no ocean view unlike description

The Presidio

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Staff was welcoming, room was clean, and downtown is walkable.

Expedia 4.0 Other

Room was dingy and smoke fumes from the parking lot entered through the windows.

Booking.com 2.4 Other

Good location and nostalgic motel vibe.

No hot water during the stay and staff was not apologetic.

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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