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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (The Deluxe King) | 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
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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
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Granada Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Mediterranean hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. 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 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.

Our customers tell us 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 this property offers include food and water bowls, an off-leash 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Presidio Santa Barbara and 5 minutes by 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-leash area and pet-sitting services
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

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: 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.

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 294 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 351 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Had not seen this property since Palihouse took it over three years ago and it did not disappoint. Stunning grounds, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully decorated rooms that balanced the integrity of the old Spanish property with fresh pops of color and texture. Staff was beyond kind and gracious. We'll be back in July!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, service, and property. My GF and I loved everything about this place. When we return to Santa Barbara, this will be our go to spot to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and a great location. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Friendly staff and very comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem and great value for money vs other hotels at this price point in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay with one notable exception: the background music in the garden and public rooms is curated to a narrow demographic and they even get over saturated. Please expand your sensibilities and class up the song list. Thumping “humping” bass is probably great for nighttime club environments but is decidedly “low rent” for the environment you claim to promote. Importantly, your staff agrees but is afraid to tell you. We heard several staff and guests comment negatively on the playlist. Pay attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Blanche

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing!! I cannot wait to stay at Pali Santa Barbara. VIP or upgrade wasnt needed, the hotel was awesome in itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean and well decorated. The hotel is conveniently located a couple blocks from state street. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Page, SEATTLE

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful property, comfy cozy just like being home. Incredibly friendly staff and dog friendly, just all around great vibe. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabnam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute boutique hotel. It was a pleasure to stay there, wonderful location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Inese

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025