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Palihouse Santa Monica

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean hotel near Third Street Promenade

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Front of property
50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby
Bicycling
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
1001 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
  • Third Street Promenade
    6 min walk
  • Papi Tacos & Churros
    4 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier Bus Stop
    16 min walk
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic King

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Residence | Living area

One Bedroom Residence

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Queen

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse One

Penthouse One

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Residence | Living area

Two Bedroom Residence

  • 134 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Studio Residence King

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Studio Residence Queen

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North of Wilshire hotel, you'll find Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue. Santa Monica Beach and Annenberg Community Beach House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 6 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 14 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk
  • University of California, Los Angeles - 10 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 16 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Penthouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪1212 Santa Monica - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Palihouse Santa Monica

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Third Street Promenade
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Palihouse Santa Monica. The hotel can provide concierge services and limo/town car service. Parking is available for a fee.

This Mediterranean Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Palihouse Santa Monica offers 38 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Palihouse Santa Monica is listed in the 2014 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 10-25 for adults and USD 10-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 33

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Fan
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 138 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 28.80 per accommodation, per night

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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 138 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Palihouse Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 620 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 620 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 620 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 620 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 620 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Palihouse is a great way to experience Santa Monica. It’s just a couple blocks to Ocean Avenue and the Promenade and a doable walk to the Pier. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel and grounds exude 1920s charm. There is an elevator but if you are truly stair-challenged it may not be the best choice. For everyone else Palihouse Santa Monica offers an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was tough and valet was sometimes not there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

michele

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

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check-in experience was fine. The hotel was as expected for an older “boutique” hotel. The experience the morning of departure and for the following 72 hours (still ongoing) has been nothing short of horrible. I began itching while in bed at the Palihouse from 2 am until 6 am when I finally got up and showered - still no relief. The evening after my departure I was diagnosed with a chewing louse (lice) infestation. My doctor has been treating me with multiple insecticides but I’m still in significant discomfort and isolated to a room in my home to prevent spreading it to my family and contaminating my home. I called the Palihouse Hotel the day after my diagnosis on Saturday 09/07 and asked for a manager but was told “he is out but you can call back on Monday”. … this was after sharing the diagnosis. My response was, “How about I give you my number and the manager calls me? I was in room 112 and want to know what you can do to make this right?” - Still no call… I would think that a public health concern at the hotel you are managing would warrant a call, even on a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Nice but not luxury
Lobby and grounds are beautiful but hotel is a little quirky. No liquor license if you want a drink at the hotel, and minimal staffing. Lots of character throughout - our room had a full kitchen, breakfast nook, walk-in closet and ante room for make-up/dressing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok time
It was a nice room. They need better service in regards to room service (1.5 hr wait for coffee) and coffee bar had very limited hours (need to leave to get water and food).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, room was a good size and very clean. Decor and overall vibe was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location was great. Easy to walk to bars and restaurants or to the boardwalk/beach. It was a warm night without AC. The room had large windows to open to let in a breeze but this offered little to no privacy. Screens were in disrepair and the neighborhood was a bit noisy at night, but overall experience was good. Glad we tried it out but not sure it’s worth the price. We were charged for valet parking and the vehicle was too large for the garage so we ending up paying the parking fee for the valet to leave the vehicle parked on the street near the hotel. Had we known, we would have found a spot on our own and saved the $50.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Palihouse brand.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

2/10 Terrible

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old charm & old bed.
This hotel is okay, but for the price I was pretty underwhelmed. You get the charm of an older property, but that comes with downsides like old plumbing, thin walls, noisy stairs and single paned windows. If you like peace and quiet I don't recommend. I also think the hotel could have done more to add luxury. The bed felt old, there were chips in the tub glaze making it uncomfortable to stand in and there were barely any outlets in the bedroom making it hard to charge your phone while sleeping. Staff was kind and helpful. They were understaffed during my stay so I believe my room was ready a little late, but not much. They were very apologetic about it. Overall just screamed bad management who only cares about surface appearances and not the actual experience of their guests. I would not book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a great location. Feels very “old Hollywood”. Does not have a bar or real restaurant- small lunch and breakfast menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carter j

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the room was spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable with character. Was a great and quiet option just off the main area. Felt very safe and in the neighborhoods instead in the commercial areas. Great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this historic property, the architectural details, outdoor spaces, interior design and the exceptional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the personability of the Palihouse. The rooms are tasteful and plush, no“cookie cutter” decor, and the lobby is like a giant living/dining room. If you’re looking for a scene this wouldn’t be for you, if you’re looking for a tasteful, cozy home-away-from-home establishment in a great location stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024