The Presidio vs Lavender Inn by the Sea

Same City · Santa Barbara (CA) Distance: 2.3km

Overview

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The Presidio

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 35
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Lavender Inn by the Sea

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 69
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (40)
8.7 (512)
Booking.com
7.3 (1,841)
8.5 (293)
Expedia
8.2 (776)
9.2 (1,332)
Trip.com
7.5 (100)
9.0 (107)
Overall Average
8.2 (2,757)
8.8 (2,244)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Presidio Lavender Inn by the Sea
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location within walking distance to downtown and major attractions + High satisfaction with the complimentary afternoon wine and cheese service
+ Rare offering of free parking in the Santa Barbara area + Consistently praised for friendly and attentive staff
+ Clean and comfortable condition for remodeled rooms + Excellent location within walking distance to the beach and downtown attractions
+ Free parking and bicycle rentals are highly valued by guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dated facilities in some rooms due to the age of the building - The building is older, which may disappoint those preferring modern facilities
- Poor soundproofing due to window design, allowing outside noise - Some guests find the breakfast menu limited and repetitive
- Inconsistent feedback regarding staff service - Occasional reports regarding poor soundproofing and security concerns in certain rooms

Recommended For

Budget Travelers Walkable Travelers

Recommended For

Couples Walkable Travelers

Guest Reviews

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.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Expedia 10 Couple

The afternoon wine and cheese are wonderful, and the lavender sachet on the bed is a nice touch.

Booking.com 8 Couple

Great location near the beach and downtown, and the staff are very friendly.

Breakfast is a bit underwhelming and limited.

Trip.com 10 Family

Free parking and walking distance to the beach for sunset; the location is excellent.

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.3km

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