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Palihouse Santa Barbara

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $384
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Classic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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
(17 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

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)
  • 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) | View from room

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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About this property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4-star hotel in Laguna
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, self parking, and free use of bicycles.
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Palihouse Santa Barbara provides a fitness center and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Palihouse Santa Barbara is a smoke-free property.

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
  • 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
  • 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

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. 335 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 406 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the Palihouse was top notch. The staff were wonderful and made sure the stay was a memorable one. The bartenders were really incredible and made my 4 year old really feel at home. The pool was heated to a nice temperature so it was easy to enjoy it despite temps in the 60s. The room was huge and very well appointed! Can't wait to go back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eric, New Haven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathaleen and Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room and property. Bed was comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palihouse was everything I wanted and more!!🦄
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Lincoln

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with a subdued vibe, exceptionally friendly staff. Walking distance from anything you might want to do in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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