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Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
Palihouse Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Palihouse Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The property is 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, and within 0.4 miles of the city center. Certain rooms also offer a kitchenette with a fridge and a minibar. All rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Palihouse Santa Barbara include Antioch College, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Santa Barbara Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 421 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wonderful stay - the hotel is unique and centrally located, just a quick walk to the main drag. Room was spacious and very well appointed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I could not have been more pleased with my accommodations at Palihouse over my birthday weekend - I will request to stay in the same beautiful room every time I return. Between the giant soaking tub, the balcony overlooking the pool, the fireplace, the kitchenette, and the comfortable bed, I could have moved in! There was a wedding party also staying on the property the same weekend, which I was a little concerned would interfere with noise, service disruption, etc. but it really wasn't an issue - it was quiet, and the staff remained attentive throughout. Even when the pool area was crowded on the final day, there was still room to lounge. I look forward to returning to Palihouse in the future for a little oasis in the heart of Santa Barbara!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice and eclectic

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing location, good gym, very spacious rooms and lovely bar staff. You have to request house keeping, it wasn’t that clean in the room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful properly that has been very thoughtfully decorated. I thought the room smelled very musty and it really triggered my allergies. I feel like the rooms could use a more thorough clean.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is a beautiful property. I wish we had more time to enjoy the amenities. Our room was incredibly spacious and well appointed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room layout and location. Lacking amenities including: parking, bell hop, housekeeping, room service, dining, or other. There is a tiny pool and happy hour drink service. Limited breakfast (better off walking to State St.). They are charging $1000 a night for a 3-star motel experience. Cleanliness was a problem - there was a band aid on the carpet when we first walked in and our bathroom floor had not been cleaned and had a LOT of long black hair all over it. I had to clean the bathroom myself because there was no housekeeping after 2 or 3 p.m. The bathroom sink was slow to drain and smelled of sewage - reported but never fixed. The parking garage is too small to accommodate the number of rooms so we had to find street parking multiple times. The aesthetic of the place is cute but it really is like a 3-star motel (and I say motel because all entrances are outside and we had to carry our bags up a flight of stairs). I can't figure out how they are getting away with charging as much as the Ritz Carlton for what amounts to a very nice motel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice hotel and stay. Pool was a bit small, which didn't matter except that a family with kids and floaties arrived and took over the pool. Would have been nicer if this was an adults only hotel, but we understand that this was beyond the hotel staffs control. Guests do what they want to do.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything! From the decor, to the amenities to the location, Palihouse never disappoints!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This was our second stay at Pali House Santa Barbara. It’s our favorite place to stay! I would have given this most recent stay 5 stars except we were not told there was a wedding reception happening the one night we were there which included closing the entire patio area. There was quite a bit of noise/music but I will give the hotel credit for ensuring the music went off at 10:00pm. Other than that, we had an amazing time! Will stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything. Location, the tasteful design, the staff were so accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. Nothing.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good stay- a little understaffed.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful hotel centrally located! My new favorite hotel in Santa Barbara!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    n/a

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The courtyard restaurant is a relaxing spot to enjoy the excellent food. Try the breakfast burrito.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Newly remodeled rooms that were very comfortable. A little pricey for the rooms.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    absolutely perfect stay for my wife and I. we loved the location as it was close to everything we wanted to do and also loved our room so much we are trying to find out how to buy the bedding!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Yes

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Love this place !!!! Staff amazing everything great

Frequently asked questions about Palihouse Santa Barbara

Does Palihouse Santa Barbara have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Palihouse Santa Barbara offer parking?
Yes, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers free parking on-site.
Does Palihouse Santa Barbara have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Palihouse Santa Barbara offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Palihouse Santa Barbara have a fitness center?
Yes, Palihouse Santa Barbara features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Palihouse Santa Barbara located, and how walkable is the area?
Palihouse Santa Barbara is located at 915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Palihouse Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.2 mi

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