Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Presidio Santa Barbara

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
View from room
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
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The price is $325
includes taxes & fees
$284 per night
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (The Deluxe King)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 465 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Classic)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 717 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 823 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (The Grand Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (The Grand Studio Double)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 585 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View (The Deluxe Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 526 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 5 min walk
  • Lobero Theater - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 47 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 16 min drive
  • Carpinteria Station - 18 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Owl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪California Pasta - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jill's Place - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Palihouse Santa Barbara, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and free bike rentals. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 45 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available
    • Pet sitting services offered
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2001
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 96
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Palihouse Santa Barbara - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 39.27 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach towels
    • Bicycle storage
    • Concierge service
    • Faxes
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Parking
    • Pool access
    • Self parking
    • Sporting facilities or equipment
    • Wired internet access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 136 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Spanish Garden Inn
Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel
Palihouse Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does Palihouse Santa Barbara offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palihouse Santa Barbara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Palihouse Santa Barbara?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Palihouse Santa Barbara?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 45 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 136 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services, and food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palihouse Santa Barbara?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Palihouse Santa Barbara and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Palihouse Santa Barbara?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Palihouse Santa Barbara.
Does Palihouse Santa Barbara have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Palihouse Santa Barbara have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Palihouse Santa Barbara like?
Palihouse Santa Barbara is in Laguna, a short 6-minute walk from Lobero Theater and 8 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pampered at the Palihouse
Amazing hotel with great vibe, ambiance, service, amenities, food, and location. Enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Will definitely return the next time we are in Santa Barbara. One of our family hotels.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience at Palihouse
What a great experience and stay here at Palihouse. Beautiful and quaint property. Parking in the garage on arrival was easy and accessible. We were welcomed by Nate, who was so warm and helpful. Would stay again!
David, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stacey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

KRISTIAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff!
This hotel was so incredibly beautiful. Walking distance to everything, the staff are fantastic, they hosted a free happy hour for guests, and the room was gorgeously decorated with a very comfy bed. I highly recommend staying here!
Stephanie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ole mikael, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Pretty photos but shabby room
The staff were friendly and the pool area is very nice, but our room wasn't. The room was warm and stuffy much of the time because the AC is weak and shuts itself off after a couple hours. In a room with weak AC there should be bedding options other than a thick down comforter or a heavy blanket with a brown smear on it that looked like poo. Having nothing but a thick comforter in a warm room isn't cozy -- it's uncomfortable. The upholstery on both of the chairs had numerous stain blotches. The wooden toilet seat (looked like what you'd bring home from Walmart at midnight because it was the only one they had left) was missing the pads beneath the seat so it banged down directly (and loudly) on the porcelain bowl. The bathtub and shower are both visible from the rest of the room. Maybe that's supposed to be funky or sexy but it's really just awkward and uncomfortable. Even the minibar was weird -- stocked with bottles of soda but no bottle opener. I walked 5 blocks to Ralph's to buy a liter of Coke and we drank that instead of the bottle of Coke that was right there in our room. Maybe our room was supposed to be "shabby chic" but it was just plain shabby. If we had stayed at some 2-star harborside motel we would have taken these things in stride and just said "Oh well." But when you're staying at the "World Famous Palihouse" and paying $900 a night, "Oh well" becomes "What the hell?"
William, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Per, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Erik, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and rooms! 5/5
Charity, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great -- Noel and her team were awesome!
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointed
One of the reasons we chose the hotel was for the well reviewed bar which was closed all Labor Day weekend, so we didn’t spend as much time relaxing at the hotel as planned. The entire time we were there, they were preparing for a visit from a regional manager or something so it was being overly cleaned all day, in every spot, all around you. Hanging out in their courtyard? A team of 4 people were wiping down the trees, planters, everything you can name. In the lobby? Contact cleaning, vacuuming, wiping down around you. It wasn’t relaxing when it was right next you the whole time. Want to use the pool? Sorry it closed for an hour while they paint the deck on a Sunday of a Holiday weekend. It definitely felt like our enjoyment and comfort was not the priority. We also sweated through the night. Even though the thermostat let you make the room 70 degrees, it was actually 73-74 through the night.
TIMOTHY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Caroline, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great costumer service. It felt quaint and personal. The room was so beautiful and the bed was the comfiest thing I’ve ever laid on.
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended. Incredible staff, beautiful boutique hotel, convenient location.
Brian, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Araceli, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alexandra, 1-night trip
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