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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 43 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 51 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 48 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Granada Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Paloma Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Persona Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lokum - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zaytoon - ‬2 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.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Reviews

Palihouse Santa Barbara Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This hotel is so beautiful. We cannot wait to come back next year for a longer stay. So unique and so much attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth it!

Wonderful stay at Pali House in Santa Barbra. The grounds were beautiful our room had everything we needed and the staff was the best. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zaramar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
goood
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

B
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed rooms, lovely courtyard. Easy walk to the beach and the park, and a wonderful place to return to each evening. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with an even greater staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time coming back to this beautiful hotel. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, our room was spacious although because we were on the first floor we could hear through the walls. But overall a pleasant stay, 10/10 will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most BEAUTIFUL hotel

We stayed here when we were eloping in Santa Barbara! The hotel itself was a dream and added so much joy to our entire experience. The room was lovely and large, and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Sun Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here, it has such an intimate, cozy feel and reminds me of being in Europe. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, Palihouse Santa Barbara felt like a dreamy Mediterranean escape tucked right into downtown. The hotel is beautifully designed—charming, chic, and full of thoughtful details like Smeg fridges, Diptyque toiletries, and plush robes. Our room was cozy, quiet, and perfectly appointed, with a lovely balcony that made morning coffee feel extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was excellent chic design fun little details: "visage" face cloths, cookies and gummies, sparling rose on arrival super easy parking. cool quiet courtyard but needed a small desk and chair in room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Santa Barbara with contemporary amenities

Brief but very nice Lovely tasteful property Nice old Santa Barbara feel with modern amenities Nice largish room Good linens and bed Needed more towels Bar cute Young people working there accommodating and pleasant Parking fine Neighborhood okay not great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, beautiful design, comfortable beds, fantastic location. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025