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Palihouse Santa Barbara

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Presidio Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lobero Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (The Deluxe King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (The Deluxe King)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Classic)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Classic)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (The Grand Studio ADA- Roll In Shower)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (The Grand Studio ADA- Roll In Shower)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double) | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double)

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View (The Deluxe Studio) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View (The Deluxe Studio)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Mediterranean hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, free use of bicycles and concierge services.
Palihouse Santa Barbara offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

40-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Palihouse Santa Barbara. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Features include an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a gym. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Presidio Santa Barbara and 5 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Historical Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services
Palihouse Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Palihouse Santa Barbara.

This Mediterranean Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Palihouse Santa Barbara – This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 136 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.27 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Wired Internet access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 136 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Spanish Garden Inn
Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel
Palihouse Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 280 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikhal, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely secluded property but a short walk from everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in the heart of the City. Rooms are huge and super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pampered at the Palihouse
Amazing hotel with great vibe, ambiance, service, amenities, food, and location. Enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Will definitely return the next time we are in Santa Barbara. One of our family hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience at Palihouse
What a great experience and stay here at Palihouse. Beautiful and quaint property. Parking in the garage on arrival was easy and accessible. We were welcomed by Nate, who was so warm and helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is beautiful and a joy to see. My partner and I stayed in room 16, we wanted a quiet night away from the kids. The water boiler for the hotel was located in a cupboard adjacent to our room and made a loud humming, buzzing sound for the entire time of our stay. Sometimes it made a loud squeel noise. We woke up many times throughout the night due to this. We wouldn't have minded, if staff had done something about it. We called them in the afternoon to let them know and mentionned it again in the morning and at check-out. Despite our clear despondence, Nate, the staff on the front desk made no attempt to acknoweldge the discomfort nor do anything about it. There are many amazing hotels in Santa Barbara, if you're paying $1200 per night I'd go for a different one to this. It left a bad taste in our mouths which is a shame as it is a lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff!
This hotel was so incredibly beautiful. Walking distance to everything, the staff are fantastic, they hosted a free happy hour for guests, and the room was gorgeously decorated with a very comfy bed. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ole mikael

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty photos but shabby room
The staff were friendly and the pool area is very nice, but our room wasn't. The room was warm and stuffy much of the time because the AC is weak and shuts itself off after a couple hours. In a room with weak AC there should be bedding options other than a thick down comforter or a heavy blanket with a brown smear on it that looked like poo. Having nothing but a thick comforter in a warm room isn't cozy -- it's uncomfortable. The upholstery on both of the chairs had numerous stain blotches. The wooden toilet seat (looked like what you'd bring home from Walmart at midnight because it was the only one they had left) was missing the pads beneath the seat so it banged down directly (and loudly) on the porcelain bowl. The bathtub and shower are both visible from the rest of the room. Maybe that's supposed to be funky or sexy but it's really just awkward and uncomfortable. Even the minibar was weird -- stocked with bottles of soda but no bottle opener. I walked 5 blocks to Ralph's to buy a liter of Coke and we drank that instead of the bottle of Coke that was right there in our room. Maybe our room was supposed to be "shabby chic" but it was just plain shabby. If we had stayed at some 2-star harborside motel we would have taken these things in stride and just said "Oh well." But when you're staying at the "World Famous Palihouse" and paying $900 a night, "Oh well" becomes "What the hell?"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Per

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great find in a very convenient location. The room was great, and we would go back. One little thing: the AC thermostat could not be set lower than 70 degrees. The room was a bit warm for us for sleeping and we would have liked to be able to lower it a degree or two.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a lovely boutique hotel with a chill vibe close to State Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Palinhouse! Fantastic staff, location and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and homey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms! 5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great -- Noel and her team were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024