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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property

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Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Courtyard view
Reception
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$314
$275 nightly
$314 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Explore the area

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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Presidio Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Classic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Deluxe King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 465 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Grand Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (The Grand Studio ADA- Roll In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 717 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Deluxe Studio) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Deluxe Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 526 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 585 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento)

  • 823 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,233 reviews
$239 nightly
The price is $272
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Santa Barbara

About the neighborhood

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

  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lobero Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Handlebar Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mother Dough Bagels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Owl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Paloma Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪California Pasta - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

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. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. 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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • 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
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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)

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

Palihouse Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 383 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so top-notch. However, little things like telling us we need to request room cleaning service, what the internet network/password is, text that our room is ready for us, etc. would push this to a five star.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gurushyam, Los Gatos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wayyy too overpriced. Service wasn’t that attentive that other reviews said it was. Rooms small and dingy. Not much sunlight or windows that open up. In a good location. For the money I paid, I could have booked much better hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved staying here and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel within walking distance of all Santa Barbara has to offer. Full of charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stellar!! I will definitely be back. Super clean, very friendly, great location, and a very fun vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was fabulous, very clean -- loved having a fireplace. Cute retro refrigerator! Offered a drink while waiting to check-in (staff finished before us). Great, helpful, courteous staff. Easy parking - perfect location for parking and walking to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aslan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

kieran

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has a lot of charm with its quaint, whimsical style, which we really appreciated. However, there were a few downsides to our stay that made the experience less enjoyable. First, the staff could definitely be more welcoming and engaging. While they weren’t rude, they didn’t offer the level of hospitality you'd typically expect in the service industry. There’s certainly room for improvement here. Unfortunately, we also had an issue with ants in our room. At first, it was just a few here and there which isn’t entirely unexpected in Santa Barbara)but it quickly escalated. When I went to retrieve my sleepwear from my suitcase (which had to be stored in the closet due to the limited storage options in the room), I found ants all over my clothes, suitcase, and toiletry bag, likely attracted to some cough drops I had packed. I called the front desk that evening to let them know, and while they said housekeeping could spray Raid in the closet, I didn’t receive an apology or much concern about the issue. They did follow through with the spraying and cleaned the area, but the response felt very underwhelming. Even after that, there were still a few ants around the bed and bathroom. At checkout, I respectfully mentioned the issue again so they could address it before placing new guests in that room, but the receptionist,who was slightly older and, frankly, the coldest of the staff,seemed indifferent. It’s disappointing because this hotel really does have great potential, but th
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cut hotel, comfortable room. Loved lounging by the fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Santa barbara

This is a special place: the rooms are huge with a fireplace, private outdoor space, a shower and deep tub, charming thoughtful decor. Wish I could stay longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Nice welcoming space for a solo female traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

Mikol

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, however room was overrun with ants and the shower was broken so water leaked throughout the bathroom after every shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pally house had beautiful grounds pool very comfortable feel upscale place really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

faun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It feels like home with a wonderful combination of shared indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, coupled with cozy, private rooms and patios.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Short stay

The property was so great when it first opened. This time around about 3 yrs later it already appears a little tired. The bed is in desperate need of changing out. Soft and saggy. Lighting in the room is not adequate. We were missing a chair on the balcony, only one robe with an extra hanger. Just not the same
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was everything we wanted it to be -- unique in its decor and courtyards, interestingly appointed room, the pool was warm & sparkling, facility was very clean, and our bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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