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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

Prime City Center Location Palihouse Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara offers a convenient location with Antioch College less than 0.6 mi away and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art an 8-minute walk. The Amtrak Station is 1.1 mi from the hotel. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy a fitness center, sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a fitness room, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, daily housekeeping, electric vehicle charging, coffee shop, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, bicycle parking, room service, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature air-conditioning, tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, showers, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, fireplaces, and mini-bars. Guests appreciate the room comfort and attentive staff. Nearby Attractions Santa Barbara City College is 2.2 mi away, Westmont College 4.3 mi, and East Beach 1.4 mi. The Santa Barbara Airport is 9.3 mi from the hotel. Boating is available in the surroundings.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 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 438 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Such a cute little hotel! Absolutely loved the vibe and room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very old, and to small. Beds need new mattress.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is my new favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The decor is outstanding, the rooms quiet, the pool a nice size, the staff helpful, the location perfect to walk to downtown destinations. They even have bikes which I rode to the bike path that goes along the beach. The parking is very convenient downstairs.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely and quirky hotel. In room coffe/tea not very well supplied. No milk.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Intimate and comfortable property. It was a lovely stay for my husband and I. We loved the location close to the mission and hills. Our room was spacious with a beautiful balcony. Nothing to add.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very cozy. Accessible to downtown by walking Coffee shop on next block. Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Charming boutique hotel in a good location. Near the old Santa Barbara Presidio and Barracks. Excel

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing environment, location and decoration.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Palihouse Santa Barbara is a fantastic boutique hotel in downtown, offering easy, walkable access to State Street and the beach. The rooms are incredibly clean, and our room's balcony provided the perfect additional space for outdoor relaxation. The staff is wonderfully helpful and welcoming. Best of all, it is highly pet-friendly—our dog absolutely enjoyed the stay! It is a great spot to come and enjoy Southern California. Will stay here again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    If you're looking for a boutique hotel that delivers style, comfort, and impeccable service, Palihouse Santa Barbara is an absolute gem. We left already planning our next visit and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect Santa Barbara getaway.

  • 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

    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 May 2026

    Good stay- a little understaffed.

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, paid self-parking is available on-site at Palihouse Santa Barbara.
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 96, 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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