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Palihouse Santa Monica

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean hotel near Third Street Promenade

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1001 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
  • Third Street Promenade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Residence) | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Residence)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Grand Studio Residence King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Wilshire Montana hotel, you'll find Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue. Santa Monica Beach and Annenberg Community Beach House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Venice Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of California, Los Angeles - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 16 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow Santa Monica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maru Sushi & Ramen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1212 Santa Monica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Palihouse Santa Monica

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Third Street Promenade
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Palihouse Santa Monica. The hotel can provide concierge services and limo/town car service. Parking is available for a fee.

This Mediterranean Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Palihouse Santa Monica offers 38 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 138 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.80 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 138 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. 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

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palihouse Santa Monica to the airport?

Palihouse Santa Monica is 17 mi (44-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palihouse Santa Monica?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palihouse Santa Monica on Sep 14, 2025 start from $298.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Palihouse Santa Monica have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palihouse Santa Monica.

How close is Palihouse Santa Monica to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 2.4 mi (15-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palihouse Santa Monica offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Palihouse Santa Monica, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 25 for adults, USD 10 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Palihouse Santa Monica?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Palihouse Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Palihouse Santa Monica?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night.

Does Palihouse Santa Monica have a pool?

Palihouse Santa Monica does not have a pool.

Does Palihouse Santa Monica have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palihouse Santa Monica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Palihouse Santa Monica to downtown Santa Monica?

Palihouse Santa Monica is 0.5 mi away from Santa Monica.

Palihouse Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 662 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Liesel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT option in Santa Monica

Best hotel experience in years. The entire staff, front desk, barrista, cleaning crew were kind and friendly. I was upgraded unexpectedly to a King suite for the stay. The room was clean and quiet which are most important to me. No issues with bringing my border collie for the stay, super dog friendly place and easy to walk him around the quiet/beautiful streets in the AM. Personally loved the location, just 1-2 blocks from 3rd street promenade and a couple blocks to the beach. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick, Carpinteria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and classic style but funtions well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

johanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing! Professional, kind, helpful, attentive, offering a warm welcome, and kind farewell 🙏💫💫💫💫💫Gavin made our checkout/farewell so wonderful, that we truly can’t wait to return someday soon! A fabulous historic warm and charming place! Thank you to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run! Horrible in every way. No evening staff.

Horrible, horrible place. The room and hotel felt like we were in a haunted house. If you want to feel like a poor European renting an apartment in the 1970’s, this is your place! We were appalled at the room for the price. Seemed like a cruel joke. The maroon shag carpet seems original to the building. The shower is so small I could barely fit and the shower curtain was attached to my body the entire time. I wanted a romantic getaway with my wife, but she couldn’t even shower with me. Also, she didn’t even want to use the shower because there is only a rainfall shower. No handheld sprayer or anything so the only way to shower is to get your hair soaked every time. This doesn’t work for most women. The room was an adjoining room we could hear the people and their A/C running in the room next to us. Zero privacy. There was also ZERO service. They have this massive hotel with many rooms and… ONE person working there. He was a security guard and said there is no one else there and he can’t help with anything customer related. What?! I expect a hundred rooms run by one human at Motel 6. I expect a staff and at least one person to help guests at this price point. Bottom line is that this place is super dated to a disgusting degree. There are many hotels in the area that do much better for less or the same price. Try The Huntley. Ocean View Hotel or even the Comfort Inn is far nicer for half the price. Run from this place. My wife and I asked for a refund after an hour there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing architecture

Amazing experience, we enjoyed the architecture and attention to detail. Service was yhe best, very accommodating and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Chateau Marmont of Santa Monica! Beautiful historic property stunning lobby and gardens in a triple A location. Very special property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly absurd hotel

I’ve never stayed in a more absurd hotel. The staff is excellent, but the place is falling apart. The toilet clogged twice, the A/C is useless, and they handed me a dusty fan as a solution. Meanwhile, they’re charging $13 for a bottle of water. Management seriously needs to rethink what they’re selling here—because it’s definitely not comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed this cool property in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why would you stay anywhere else in Santa Monica? This is a slice of the Golden Age of Hollywood with all the trappings of the current - the staff are are as interesting and beautiful as the hotel - this is 5stars plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Berlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed the escape

Love the style, super cute, very comfy beds, really nice team.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible place to stay!

Bathrooms with hair from previous guest. The staff decided not to serve breakfast on day of arrival. They said they would have rolls and coffee from 7:00 am to 10 am. The staff n charge showed up at 7:15 both days of my stay with no sense of urgency to get coffee and rolls out! Valet was also late…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, well cared for. Excellent, friendly service. Want to return and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024