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Palihouse Santa Monica

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Classic architecture meets serene surroundings in this beautifully landscaped property.
Stroll through the secure, entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a beautifully maintained outdoor space.
Enjoy meals with friends and family in this spacious dining area, surrounded by comfortable sofas and rustic decor.
Cozy space with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.
Relax in this inviting living space with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and kitchenette.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King)

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Residence)

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)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Queen)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 134 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Grand Studio Residence King)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Palihouse Santa Monica

Mediterranean hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and concierge services.
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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Palihouse Santa Monica's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Third Street Promenade. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
All Day Menu – On-site café.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Palihouse Santa Monica is listed in the 2014 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • All Day Menu

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (83 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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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Palihouse Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 649 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

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
European feel. Comfortable and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at several PALIHOTELS and have liked the uniqueness and location..This place is cool on the outside but has some issues.. The room has old carpeting, it smelled, I had to open windows, the no stall shower like other locations.. Got there at 1am one night and hotel was locked up with NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to get in… finally someone answered the call box and buzzed us in.. $52 overnight valet was excessive and SLOW!!! sat am, (9:30am) no valet around, luckily I kept keys to car .. Bon voyage…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Powell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024