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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double) | View from room
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio)

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 County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio)

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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

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

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

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at Palihouse Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. .This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hill-Carrillo Adobe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lobero Theater.

What's nearby

  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪California Pasta - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jill's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪South Coast Deli- Carrillo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Mediterranean hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Palihouse Santa Barbara offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

40-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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

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

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Digital programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at Palihouse Santa Barbara, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public winery tours

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 245
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 136 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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. 237 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 282 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