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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Presidio Santa Barbara

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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

Room options

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop 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 Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | Living area

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

City center retreat .At this Laguna hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Lobero Theater and De la Guerra Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lobero Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 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

4-star boutique hotel near Presidio Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness center, 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.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public winery tours

Accessibility

  • If you have 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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Stair-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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 96
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 136 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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

  • Children 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. 218 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 260 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

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
For the nightly rate being charges the general condition and furnishings in the room were below par. Basics like coffee service in the morning etc we well below what i would expect from a hotel charging the types of process we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

zarpana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Palihouse!
Amazing stay - gorgeous hotel room, so well designed. We loved our Economy Suite! We loved the pool, we loved the happy hour. Great team helping us with any ask. Definitely staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fengjiao, Altadena

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our 3night stay - highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nima

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel , parking was secure and very friendly staff . Hotel is so chic .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel with a very pleasant experience, definitely would book again, staff were also great and helpful, stellar hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Funda

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

10/10 Excellent

Panisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved every detail of Palihouse! The prettiest hotel I have ever stayed at and especially the staff Sevy and Tommy are so amazing. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Winnetka

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean unique beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Euro Character and Cali-cool.
Warm staff and a very cool vibe. Well located and an overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sadeq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great property staff needs hospitality training
The Palihouse is one of my go to boutique properties abased on the consistency of the service, the whimsy of the properties, and the social vibe. However the Santa Barbara property staff was far too casual and no professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up!
Very nice place; friendly staff. 4 blocks from State Street - so close to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024