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Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Presidio Santa Barbara

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Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)
Front of property
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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Courtyard view
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Classic)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Classic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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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)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | View from room

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Living area

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

City center retreat .At this Laguna hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Lobero Theater and De la Guerra Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lobero Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4-star boutique hotel near Presidio Santa Barbara
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. Parking is available for a fee.

This Mediterranean Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • 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)
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 314 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 377 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got UTI infection from using tub. E. Coli (Escherichia coli) in bathtub from not being cleaned properly or enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous building, dreamy room, Blissful sleep in an amazing bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025