Stayed with my friend awhile ago she booked the place and I don't even know where to start the management might be the biggest problem here. Silvia I believe her name is. Might be one of the worst managers ever. She drinks at the bar after AND during hours and doesn't seem to know at all what she's doing one of the most passive aggressive people I've met when we asked for a breakdown of the cafe an overall amenities she was extremely unprofessional with her words it seemed like she was new. And I hear her in the back talking on the phone and being rude to the other front desk employees. Me an my friend travel a lot and have stayed at another pallihouse loaction this must be the worst out of all of them and for this reason alone I will be staying at a different hotel that's not overpriced in Santa Barbara from now on but will be back at the other pallihouse locations when I travel. read more

Paid ~$1K per night for a nice MOTEL experience. No amenities or services to speak of (no valet, limited parking, no dining, no bell hop, etc.). All rooms are outside entrance and no lift to take up luggage (so you have to take your own bags up the stairs to your room). Our room was also not cleaned properly. We had long black hairs on a very dirty bathroom floor and found a band aid on the carpet when we walked in. Housekeeping is gone after 3:00 - so had to clean the room myself. read more

Walking by this hotel and we stopped to grab a drink. This review is based on ambiance, which is beautiful and tranquil. We ordered a meat plate to enjoy with our cocktails, not very good. The bologna and bruschetta were not fresh. Aside from the meat plate, we enjoyed our drinks and the beautiful outside seating. Our bill for 2 cocktails and a meat plate was roughly $79, pretty much overpriced from my experiences at bar lounges. read more

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Palihouse gives CHEAP HOTEL VIBES overall and 100000% NOT a 5 OR even 4-star hotel. Where do we even begin?? Pros: Spanish Interior EV Charging Station Great Drinks / Honor Bar at night Nice Location in SB Good for Single People Cons: Very Cheap Accommodations Limited Hotel Service No Dinner Service on a Saturday night Limited Hotel Food Menu (& Boring!!) Extremely Small Pool No Half n Half Milk & Stale Croissants No Valet (but Charge for Parking) Get Ready to Wheel Your Luggage In Staff Not Empowered, Poor Management GO ELSEWHERE. NOT WORTH THE EXPERIENCE. WE WANTED TO LEAVE. LEFT EARLY!! read more

The Pali House Santa Barbara is aesthetically adorable. It's charming. The rooms are cute and beds comfortable. The staff is friendly and does their best to accommodate. However, I would not stay here again. For a small boutique hotel with only 24 rooms, there are no extras for guests. No drinking water in the rooms, no self serve coffee bar for guests in the morning , not even a fruit bowl with some apples guests can take. They have a small candy bar at 9am but what about coffee?? IWho's eating gummy bears at 9am? It would be so nice to sit on the patio before 9am and enjoy a coffee. I mean thats a comfort of home and should be at a hotel too. They have a bowl of tennis balls in the lobby? Trade that out for green apples. They serve breakfast at 9am and drip coffee but some are up at 6:30am. Anyway, visit the Pali House SB for a drink in their cute bar and enjoy the patio ,but stay somewhere else. Not worth the $$. read more

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Cute boutique hotel close to State Street and other downtown attractions. Friendly staff (especially Melanie at breakfast!) and thoughtful touches, like a full-size fridge and big cocktail-sized ice cubes in the room; fancy bath amenities; and luxe coffee table books in the room to read near the fireplace. We loved sitting in the fountain courtyard for breakfast and lounging in the quiet pool area. The property is older, so don't expect *all* the modern conveniences: The Wi-Fi was slow sometimes, there weren't convenient plugs near one side of the bed, and the shower water had a strong smell. I also wish they supplied more than two large towels in the bathroom. But overall, the good far outweighs the bad, and I'd stay here again. read more

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The hotel and rooms are pretty, but it has an odd vibe. The front desk staff, except for Paige, are super unfriendly and unhelpful. They don't seem to know things that staff are supposed to know, and actually give wrong info. The weirdest thing is, at the pool, there were a couple of crashers from "up the street" who told the guests that the hotel "doesn't mind" that they crash, and took up all the lounge chairs so that real guests had no place to sit! (It's a small area). They were very obnoxious as well. Even if the hotel doesn't allow this, there is no service and no staff serving the pool area, or any area. There are no complimentary waters. I guess the best thing about it is that between 5-6pm, cocktails at the bar are free to guests. But the bartender is snotty as well, unfortunately. Truly overpriced. Could actually be a time-share, because of the lack of service, very un-hotel-like -- maybe managed by a central management company rather than a hotel. read more

ANTI-FORMULAIC well-designed hotel, it was originally an Art-School founded in 1920 and is now a small boutique hotel with only 24 rooms but oozing with charm. The attention to detail is amazing from the welcoming tiles in the parking garage to the pleasant smell of flowers when you get on the elevator. It has a perfect low-key appeal and design that feels "Santa Barbara" without the artificiality of primarily using white stucco and orange tiled roofs to fit local vibe like some fancy hotels in the area. Very cool place to stay and we loved it. The rooms are eclectic but memorable and we enjoyed resting in some of the public areas like the fireplace and fountain. The rooms have a GIANT bathtub for you to soak in and my wife was all chill and calm until she saw the shampoos, soap, and lotion were from "Diptique" and she went crazy texting her friends while I wondered why it felt slimy and made my eyes burn. Location is tops, its easily walkable to some of the heavy-hitting sites and eateries in the Presido area, the longest we had to drive to anywhere else was 10 minutes. read more

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The staff at Pali House were lovely and our room and the grounds were impeccable.The GM Silvia went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The bar is charming and the food is delicious. You must try the olive oil cake, exceptional. read more

Great Hotel as far as Privacy and friendly staff. They don't offer any complimentary items. For the price it's not worth it. The mini fridge is full of "for sale" items. There's no room for your personal drinks or snacks. No jacuzzi. Tiny pool, 5ft deep. Maybe I'm missing something about my stay. But it was pretty average. read more

The former Spanish Garden Inn at has reopened as Palihouse Hotel, Café and Bar. The café is quietly open to the public from 8am to 3pm daily. There's a nice garden patio in the interior courtyard with a gurgling fountain. A calm, secret retreat in the center of downtown. Website: https://www.palisociety.com/hotels/santa-barbara/ Menu: https://s3.amazonaws.com/palisociety.com/live-v2/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/12174159/all_day_menu.pdf read more

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Stayed here for my wedding and we booked 6 rooms in total including their largest room. The rooms were very nice and the service staff were very kind, especially at the bar! But they don't give you a break anywhere with prices. For example, they wanted to charge us $850 to be able to take a few photos in the courtyard with our photographer before our wedding (a big reason we chose this hotel in the first place). We were very disappointed since no other hotel in the area had this charge for photography except for the Belmond and we were only planning to do a few Bride/Groom photos. When letting them know that, their response was "we are better than the Belmond." It seems like they don't want photos taken of their property because the hotel is not as nice as their professional photos on their website. Anyways. we were very disappointed and I would not recommend this hotel for anyone getting married in downtown Santa Barbara. read more

My review is only about their food, as I came here for a lunch meeting. I've walked by Pali House so many times and have always wanted to check it out. Their decor and furniture are all so beautiful and very California vacation vibes. This is an excellent spot for photos. I was a with a large group of 12 people and there was plenty of room for all of us without making a reservation in advance. The waitress helping us was amazing. She had several orders to take and remember, which she did without issue. Their iced lattes are so fresh and the Pali Cobb salad was delicious! I will definitely be back. They also serve breakfast well into the lunch hour, FYI. Parking is only for guests staying at the hotel, though! read more

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Stayed here when I was in SB for a business meeting. Very charming, right by state street by lots of restaurants and entertainment. Has bikes you can use one site. Great pool and courtyard to have breakfast and relax read more

I cannot say enough nice things about this lovely property. Every tiny detail is considered, offering a relaxed resort like experience in a small boutique hotel with a vintage aesthetic that feels incredibly personal. The common areas are roomy and inviting, we spent almost as much time on the patios as we did in our rooms. Limited room service that was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive comparatively. Comfortable beds, very nice bathroom fixtures, free bicycles, large fridge well stocked with goodies. The staff while professional are also friendly and chatty if you engage. My very picky husband said to me, "i don't know how we come to Santa Barbara and stay anywhere else". Thank you Team Palihouse. Well done.. read more

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This hotel is the most accommodating hotel I've ever stayed at. When I first arrived my room wasn't ready but Ryan offered to buy me a drink at the bar while I waited. I got checked into my room about 320 and he said it was the nicest room on the property and I absolutely loved it! It overlooks the pool the amenities were incredible and I loved the McConnells ice cream touch they had in the freezer. I asked if my room could be cleaned the next day before I had gotten back gave them the time I would be back and it was done before I got back and I even got back early. The Santa Barbara citrus beer was what I had the first day I checked in and I went to check the honor bar and they were out and the hotel manager who I believe it was went and checked in the back and brought me two out super kind, super accommodating! The end of the night on my last night I even heard him printing out something for another couple for something that they needed and they were so thankful this place is so nice and very accommodating! I ask for late check out because I had a meeting 30 minutes after check out time and they were completely fine with that! The bed was super comfortable, they had the nicest touches for my little dogs and my room had real plates and real silverware and everyone was just really nice this was an incredible first experience here! read more

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Great friendly staff. Great walking distance to restaurants and wine rooms. Very comfortable beds

I had to travel for business - thousands of nights in hotels. I don't like most hotels. I'm also old and cranky. The Palihouse was a great experience. The staff (and guests) are on the younger side, but friendly, kind and accommodating. Several guests had dogs, which I enjoy seeing and interacting with. The rooms are definitely not "top tier", but clean, comfortable and fun. If this place doesn't make you smile or if you don't like dogs, you should change your meds. Priced reasonably, for the area. Enjoyed breakfast. read more

The hotel is in a stellar location and the property itself is well-planned and beautiful. The refurbishment didn't really add a lot of value to the guest experience, though. The rooms don't function well, since there really isn't anywhere to unpack - no dressers or closed storage (aside from a dark closet with a few hangers). There was a ton of liquor/food for sale in the room and the mini fridge, but no surface area to sit down with some takeout or even sit on the balcony. Front desk staff was sparse at best, but everyone (including the bartender) were pretty friendly when they were there. The bar was cool, but the drinks were very pricey. It just doesn't feel like a luxury hotel worth the $$$. read more

I was looking at my bank account and I noticed that they tried charging me another $14. I called and they said it was for water from the minibar, which I didn't take. They are refunding me, but c'mon. read more

This is the best hotel experience we've ever experienced yet on Santa Barbara. We won our trip through gala auction bidding!! The French, Ralph Lauren Vibe and the amazing/welcoming staff made the place feel so inviting. The rooms were clean and the quality of this place is A plus plus. The bartender was really sweet and great 5-6PM free drinks. We love how there are bikes and free overnight parking. The staff even gave us little chocolates before we left. We will be coming back again and possibly be our go to hotel from here on out. We hope management will see this. Your staff and skills are equally amazing! read more

We found the staff to be friendly and welcoming. The common areas were bright and fresh with features. Unfortunately our suite was worn and minimalistic by comparison. Other than the branded appliances, the quality of the furnishings did not measure up to the presented image of a small luxury hotel. We were booked for two nights and chose to leave a day early. The cost outweighed the experience. read more

Small hotel, great service from Alisa and Noel. Used to be whitewashed but new owners added color. Great little bar scene. Expresso for breakfast in the courtyard is delightful. Perfect location downtown. read more

Great place to stay, a bit noise at night , and one thing I didn't expect was a cashless hotel. They leave a tip envelope in the room and they couldn't make change. read more

This place is awesome. It's centrally located, has a complimentary happy hour, the staff is good people, and the buildings and grounds are gorgeous and well appointed. There are well maintained bicycles that can be taken out at any time--SB is a great bike town! read more

For the most part the staff was friendly except the older lady in the front. For some reason it seemed like she was having a bad day and not friendly at all. The parking was great, hotel is a very nice cozy environment. They have a nice after hours bar and happy hour 5-6. You can get one of their bikes and ride it to state street as well. Their food is horrible, do not eat there. They use frozen hashbrowns and give you one strip of bacon. They also charge a mandatory 20% gratuity which, in my opinion, always be left to the individual giving gratuity not the establishment. I won't be staying here again, not work the price you pay. Much better hotels in the area for the price they charge read more

Enjoyed our stay here, rooms, courtyard and staff are all lovely. Close to downtown so able to walk. Happy hour,5:00-6:00 on certain nights was nice. Had breakfast and lunch a few times, food good. read more

WARNING to potencial visitors! I do not like to write my bad experiance, but this was over the top unprofesional service I have had lately. It was not first visit to this hotel, so I been extreamly dissapointed how NOONE ( staff) care about guests. Jan 1 we arrived after we booked room with extra bed, because they advice us to do that while making reservation.We got air bad which was broken, 3 times over the night we asked for that solution, plus for pillow, sheets, blanket... did not work out because staff -guy has problem to understand any english words ( finally with sign language we explain him the different problemos)... long storry to final...- bed collapsed, noone responded, we lost any sleep at all, and finale come when we check out- after we told over and over what happend, lady ( without mask) did not charge us extra bed... Hallelujah - thanks for treat!! The magic dissapeared... Also when we entered to reno room where you can not have any privace in the bathroom without door, with plastic outdoor shades inside (not protect lights from courtyard all nights) two towels for 3 people etc etc..list is not short... Yes, it is still great location, cute hidden place with funky ideas, but the BASIC didn't work... I'll try to understand their business policy without contacting any kind of inspection.... read more

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Our stay at Palihouse this past summer was so lovely! The room was gorgeous, super clean, and the pool area peaceful and perfect for our family of three. We can't wait to go back! read more

The hotel is wonderful! With the pretty Mexican architecture, red glazed floor tiles, white walls and balconies facing the courtyard or the pool. Everywhere you find chairs or lounges where you can peacefully relax and feel like you are in an exotic vacation place! The spacious rooms are lovely decorated and no detail is missing: from all the bathroom necessities, little chocolates, an Espresso maker, a vintage mini fridge, and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco - so nice! Not to mention that the beds are a dream, with duvet covers. The only thing that you should avoid is having breakfast there The cream was curling in the coffee, the croissant was at least one or two days old, scrambled eggs and a patty came from the microwave and were luke warm, and it was very pricey. There is better breakfast at an average motel by the freeway. But that did not stop us from loving our stay there! And Santa Barbara is offering so many great places to eat! Also a French patisserie on State Street, only minutes away... read more

I stayed at the Palihouse Santa Barbara for two nights. The hotel is amazing with a Spanish structure. The rooms are big and have good beds. The bathroom was nice with a jacuzzi inside and a glass shower door. The toilet is separated in a small room next to the shower and bathroom sink for better privacy. The property was clean. I enjoyed staying at the Palihouse, it's a peaceful and beautiful property. I felt like I was at my house. read more

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Everyone that works here is extremely helpful and friendly. Super clean and beautiful. But the best thing of all is that they really make your stay special. We are currently staying here for my girlfriends birthday and they wrote her a birthday note with chocolates and rose petals on the floor and bed such an amazing place with even better staff read more

This is a very different hotel. It's small and historic, quite intimate. Not many rooms. They're very tastefully decorated with nice artistic details. It's also dog friendly. The rooms all have verandas you can actually go out and sit on. Rooms are stocked with drinks and snacks which not surprisingly are not cheap. There's daily housekeeping services which is disappearing these days. The staff is amazingly friendly. There are bicycles in the courtyard you can ride around. There's no hot tub but there is a little pool. The grounds have a lot of walking trails with nice landscaping. You can walk to restaurants and coffee shops. The hotel is also dog friendly. There's a small restaurant which services breakfast and lunch. You might not want to bring kids here as there's a lot of nice breakable stuff around and not a lot for them to do. And of course the place is not cheap. But you do get what you pay for. read more

Great reviews for a reason. I'm so happy we stayed here. We were here for our wedding (getting married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse). Great location. Beautiful hotel. They think of all the details here. The staff was super accommodating for everything we needed. Dog friendly. We felt so taken care of. We can't wait to come back for future honeymoons! read more

Super Chill Vibe. We had a large room on the ground floor by the lounge area with an ample lounge area, private porch, nice bedroom and very large bathroom. As a criticism, no access to smart tv streaming services and the bathroom was one of the largest rooms in the suite for no particular reason, it was poorly lit. read more

This place is beautiful, well located, has a surprising amount of amenities. Also the staff is incredibly helpful and nice! It's right next to the Presidio and short walking distance to several downtown Santa Barbara historical sites. This is our new default place to stay in SB! read more

It is a charming small hotel, and, yes, it is in Santa Barbara, but it is just too expensive for what they offer. Our five-day stay overlapped with the film festival so I can understand that there would be some price gouging, but over $1,000 for a Saturday night was ridiculous. Is it nice? Yes, but it would have been nice to get more than two bath towels a day. The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff was nice. The location is good. We would stay there again, but not for $1,000. read more

Great hotel, loved it. Good location, friendly service. Will definitely stay here again.

I absolutely love the aesthetics of this hotel! We live In Santa Barbara so came for drinks. Great service and the drinks were well made. The server did all she could to make our time enjoyable. The only issue I had was the automatic 22% gratuity added to the check. We had 3 drinks which added $9 to our bill. I'd ask that they rethink the percentage tip automatically added. I'm all for supporting workers especially during this time but 22% seems a bit steep, especially for an automatic gratuity. Otherwise everything was great! May rethink visiting again until I can control the tip amount. read more

Beautiful laid back kind of a vibe! Quiet, relaxing place for brunch! Our server Bianca was fantastic! I would definitely return again.