Name: Palihouse Santa Barbara
Address: 915 Garden Street, Presidio Neighborhood, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, US
Price range: $349–$1,496 per night
Rating: 9.17

What guests think

At Palihouse Santa Barbara, guests consistently praise the charming design, spacious rooms with fireplaces or patios, and the friendly, welcoming staff, while the walkable, quiet-yet-central location makes it easy to enjoy downtown Santa Barbara without the bustle.

Courtyard spaces, a small but pleasant pool, easy parking (including EV charging), and complimentary bikes are appreciated. Dining skews toward the bar and happy hour; a few guests wanted more breakfast or coffee options. Some reviews mention maintenance or cleanliness issues (ants, tub/shower problems, upholstery stains), warm rooms or limited AC control, occasional noise, and dated lighting or TV setups. A good fit for travelers who prefer intimate boutique stays.

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Facilities

Guests praise the charming courtyard, a small but pleasant pool, convenient parking (including EV charging), and complimentary bikes. The on-site bar is also noted positively.

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ANDREA

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very clean and it’s really beautiful! My daughter loves it too. EV charging is also Available to guests which is very convenient.

10

peter

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding boutique hotel, helpful and courteous staff, comfortable beds, small but quiet pool, a fantastic stay in a great city.

10

Mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Sophie

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the Palihouse in Santa Barbara. The hotel is so beautiful and there is so much love in every details. First, there is free parking which is quite convenient. While we checked in, we got a glass of champaign which was really nice and we felt welcome. The pool area is not too big, but we were lucky and there was always free space and it was comfortable to hang out there. There were also bikes you can rent for free, so you can discover the beautiful city and the beach. Close to all the restaurants and the room was super beautiful, we had a shower and bathtub, the coziest bad, big balcony. We would definitely come back!

10

Jamie

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with attention to the smallest details. Bar on site is very convenient. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

10

Alec

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice boutique hotel. It has a parking garage as well. Friendly staff.

10

Adrian

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, excellent friendly service, great honesty bar and swimming pool. Loved our stay. Thank you

10

Sarah Margaret

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved this hotel - the rooms were very spacious, the patios very comfortable and looking over the fountain and common area, and having water, lemonade and cookies out all day is a really nice touch. The pool was small but lovely, the only downside was no hot tub. The location is the best part - three blocks off of State St and close to some awesome restaurants, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle that it stays nice and quiet. Will definitely stay away.

10

Janet

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was comfortable. Hotel was cute and staff was friendly. I didn’t think there was enough amenities in the room, like enough, bottled waters, cream, Nespresso . It was a nice touch to be able to rent bikes.

10

rocky

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Pally house had beautiful grounds pool very comfortable feel upscale place really enjoyed it

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is rated highly across many stays. A few guests reported issues such as ants, tub or shower problems, odors, or stained upholstery.

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10

Mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Kathryn

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean unique beautiful property

6

Joe

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Got UTI infection from using tub. E. Coli (Escherichia coli) in bathtub from not being cleaned properly or enough.

10

Holly

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

LOVED this charming place! This was the best place we stayed in our 10-day trip along the coast. SO clean, so quiet, and the most darling decor with lovey amenities. A really special hotel! We will seek out other Pali properties.

8

Cindy

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Palihouse Santa Barbara is an interesting and unique lodging experience. Very convenient to State Street within easy walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The property is compact, but beautiful and well maintained. The rooms are large and immaculately clean. The decor is quirky, which I think people would either love or find a bit underwhelming. We loved the full sized stocked fridge, fireplace, and large glass doors opening to the balcony. We wished there was more comfortable seating on the balcony itself. Some rooms had comfy lounge chairs, but ours had only 2 small camp benches that were not meant to sit on for any length of time. It would also be helpful to add some type of dresser as there is no place to put clothes other than a tiny dresser in the closet. The lack of outlets/usb ports required some creative rotating of devices, but we made it work. The bed might be polarizing as we found it too soft, but many other reviewers enjoyed it. Overall, we had a very nice stay, but for the price we expected a bit more in terms of amenities and decor.

6

Mikol

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, however room was overrun with ants and the shower was broken so water leaked throughout the bathroom after every shower

6

William

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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?"

10

Sofia

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This boutique hotel is marvelous. Kind employees, beautiful rooms, clean, hip. Front desk beyond helpful. Can’t wait to come back.

10

Kristen

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Everything is super clean and comfortable. Loved the bikes and happy hour drinks!

10

Richard

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time, very clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and characterful, often with fireplaces, patios or balconies, and comfortable beds. Some guests noted warm rooms or limited AC control, insufficient lighting or outlets, noise from adjacent areas, or dated TV setups.

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Susan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Kimberly

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully appointed rooms, lovely courtyard. Easy walk to the beach and the park, and a wonderful place to return to each evening. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. We will definitely be back!

10

Terry

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedding was excellent chic design fun little details: "visage" face cloths, cookies and gummies, sparling rose on arrival super easy parking. cool quiet courtyard but needed a small desk and chair in room

10

Toni

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Emili

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our second time coming back to this beautiful hotel. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, our room was spacious although because we were on the first floor we could hear through the walls. But overall a pleasant stay, 10/10 will definitely be returning.

8

Cindy

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Palihouse Santa Barbara is an interesting and unique lodging experience. Very convenient to State Street within easy walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The property is compact, but beautiful and well maintained. The rooms are large and immaculately clean. The decor is quirky, which I think people would either love or find a bit underwhelming. We loved the full sized stocked fridge, fireplace, and large glass doors opening to the balcony. We wished there was more comfortable seating on the balcony itself. Some rooms had comfy lounge chairs, but ours had only 2 small camp benches that were not meant to sit on for any length of time. It would also be helpful to add some type of dresser as there is no place to put clothes other than a tiny dresser in the closet. The lack of outlets/usb ports required some creative rotating of devices, but we made it work. The bed might be polarizing as we found it too soft, but many other reviewers enjoyed it. Overall, we had a very nice stay, but for the price we expected a bit more in terms of amenities and decor.

6

Orion

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a good size but the amenities and decor was dated. The primary lighting was very poor and dated (ceiling lamp). The TV remote didn’t work properly and once it did the only TV options were outdated linear TV channels - no streaming/chrome cast/Apple TV options in 2023!?? Wouldn’t stay again and certainly didn’t think it was worth the nightly rate of nearly £500

10

Todd

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property in the heart of the City. Rooms are huge and super comfortable.

10

James

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great find in a very convenient location. The room was great, and we would go back. One little thing: the AC thermostat could not be set lower than 70 degrees. The room was a bit warm for us for sleeping and we would have liked to be able to lower it a degree or two.

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William

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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?"

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful at check-in and throughout. A few guests experienced lapses in responsiveness or professionalism.

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10

Michael

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm staff and a very cool vibe. Well located and an overall great stay!

2

Arabella

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is beautiful and a joy to see. My partner and I stayed in room 16, we wanted a quiet night away from the kids. The water boiler for the hotel was located in a cupboard adjacent to our room and made a loud humming, buzzing sound for the entire time of our stay. Sometimes it made a loud squeel noise. We woke up many times throughout the night due to this. We wouldn't have minded, if staff had done something about it. We called them in the afternoon to let them know and mentionned it again in the morning and at check-out. Despite our clear despondence, Nate, the staff on the front desk made no attempt to acknoweldge the discomfort nor do anything about it. There are many amazing hotels in Santa Barbara, if you're paying $1200 per night I'd go for a different one to this. It left a bad taste in our mouths which is a shame as it is a lovely place.

10

Elieser

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing, cozy property. Walking distance from State Street. Employees were very nice. Summer checked us in, gave us some bubbly and gave us a quick run down of the property. The bar was intimate and Noel took care of us. Highly recommend this location for couples.

10

David

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Tim

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff! Had the luck to work with Karey a couple times during our stay. She was always efficient, friendly and pleasant. She would be an asset to any business.

10

Samuel

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super friendly, the room was amazing, and it was right in the heart of Santa Barbara but far enough away from the busyness of State Street. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

10

Robert

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great -- Noel and her team were awesome!

10

Sofia

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This boutique hotel is marvelous. Kind employees, beautiful rooms, clean, hip. Front desk beyond helpful. Can’t wait to come back.

10

Rick

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with an even greater staff.

10

Erica

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, beautiful design, comfortable beds, fantastic location. Will be back!

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Location

Location is walkable to State Street, restaurants, and sights while remaining quiet and tucked away. Many guests found it convenient for exploring Santa Barbara.

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Kimberly

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully appointed rooms, lovely courtyard. Easy walk to the beach and the park, and a wonderful place to return to each evening. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. We will definitely be back!

10

Shannon

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Staying at Palihouse makes you feel like you’re actually living within the Presidio neighborhood in Santa Barbara. The rooms are a nice size, the bed was comfortable and it was just what we needed for a weekend away. The location is really great. It’s close to shopping and restaurants on State Street, wine tasting rooms, and lots of great coffee shops. We loved walking around the neighborhood and would definitely stay here again.

10

Jordyn

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Clean and well decorated. The hotel is conveniently located a couple blocks from state street. We loved our stay!

10

MARJORIE

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We absolutely loved our stay at the Pali House in SB. The location is terrific. Just the right location of being able to walk to State St & all the surrounding stores & restaurants as well as not feeling too hectic and crowded in the center. We used their bikes which the hotel provides for free and I would highly recommend taking advantage of that amenity. The property is peaceful and charming. We stayed in room 10, which was spacious and overlooking the pool, on the 2nd fl. There was a tub and a shower so it was great during the cooler temperatures to have a soak. We used the fire place too, which put off a nice amount of warmth. Another plus was our balcony, which we were able to enjoy with the sun on the patio. The greeting area has warm baked cookies for their guests to enjoy among other treats. We loved it so much that we are definitely inspired to return again.

10

Samuel

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super friendly, the room was amazing, and it was right in the heart of Santa Barbara but far enough away from the busyness of State Street. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

10

Jeremy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, service, and property. My GF and I loved everything about this place. When we return to Santa Barbara, this will be our go to spot to stay.

10

Todd

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property in the heart of the City. Rooms are huge and super comfortable.

10

Mikhal

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely secluded property but a short walk from everything

10

Suzanne

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel within walking distance of all Santa Barbara has to offer. Full of charm!

10

Colin

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at a lovely boutique hotel with a chill vibe close to State Street.

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Dining

Guests enjoy the on-site bar and happy hour, with several compliments on drinks and occasional food. Some wished for more breakfast or coffee options or additional vegetarian choices.

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zarpana

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay - gorgeous hotel room, so well designed. We loved our Economy Suite! We loved the pool, we loved the happy hour. Great team helping us with any ask. Definitely staying again!

10

Daniel

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it, Such a pretty Hotel, Just a moment away from the down town area so relaxing. very happy plan to come back. friends that live in SB plan to have all their guest stay there. loved their 5-6pm happy hour

10

Elieser

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing, cozy property. Walking distance from State Street. Employees were very nice. Summer checked us in, gave us some bubbly and gave us a quick run down of the property. The bar was intimate and Noel took care of us. Highly recommend this location for couples.

10

Kelly

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved everything about this property!! Was expecting coffee and breakfast ( no charge ) like the other Pali property I’ve stayed in but this property doesn’t offer that. No big deal but a free coffee station maybe in bar area would have been nice.

10

merced

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A quick little mother/daughter getaway. The room was absolutely perfect. I have one wish - a vegetarian or vegan nosh option at the bar. Everything else was stellar.

10

Briana

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to. It was very swanky, homey, quiet with excellent staff and drinks.

10

Adrian

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, excellent friendly service, great honesty bar and swimming pool. Loved our stay. Thank you

10

Susana

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, impeccable hotel--remarkably stylish, private, incredibly friendly & accommodating staff. Delicious food, spacious rooms decorated to perfection. I highly recommend this gem!

10

Russell

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night….hotel staff greeting and friendliness and attentiveness were outstanding. All the staff, the rooms and food and drinks were excellent. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

10

Jessica

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful decor, great staff, good food!

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Month	Average price
January	$503
February	$512
March	$563
April	$569
May	$564
June	$705
July	$664
August	$771
September	$537
October	$569
November	$540
December	$477

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $599	2 $1,248	3
4 $700	5 $509	6 $788	7 $765	8 $855	9 $1,496	10 $1,495
11 $1,251	12 $420	13 $419	14 $419	15 $848	16	17 $932
18 $550	19 $484	20 $503	21 $549	22 $973	23 $1,056	24 $1,201
25 $349	26 $578	27 $561	28 $510	29 $400	30 $598	31 $599

Palihouse Santa Barbara

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Room options

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

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (The Grand Studio Adapted- Roll in Shower)

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

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

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Classic)

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

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13	14	15	16	17	18 $915	19
20 $625	21 $548	22 $738	23 $1,071	24 $655	25	26 $1,268
27 $709	28 $499	29 $573	30 $935