Palmoro House

Hotels
7.3 (242 reviews)
424 Por La Mar Drive , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Good value
Cons:
Poor bathroom layout
Weak WiFi
Loud AC noise

Categories

Cleanliness
6.38
While the hotel was described as decently clean, the presence of a slight smell and deception regarding the bathroom setup suggests issues.
Service
7.85
The staff was described as great but stretched too thin; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.39
The location was noted as excellent and very close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.34
The room was clean and large with comfortable beds, though some issues with amenities were noted.
Amenities
6.87
Some amenities were inaccessible due to the poor WiFi and parking situation; good value highlighted.
Value for Money
7.33
The price was described as right, suggesting good value for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Not specifically mentioned; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.35
Overall a pleasant stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in a stay at The Palmoro House with its air-conditioned rooms and 55-inch flat-screen TVs. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like a coffee machine, refrigerator, and a safe for your convenience.

Convenient Facilities
Take advantage of the hotel's pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant at the main building. Additionally, enjoy the ease of transportation with available golf carts to shuttle between the main lobby and the Palmoro House. Benefit from services like concierge assistance and complimentary WiFi during your stay.

Prime Location
Located near Westmont College and Brooks Institute of Photography, The Palmoro House offers easy access to nearby attractions. With Santa Barbara Airport just 15 km away, your travel convenience is ensured. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Palmoro House.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 242 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.38
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Nazneen family_with_children us
2
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Khanh extended_group us
6
Overall it was so so if the bed were firmer and no freon smell from the AC.
Pros:

location, Costra

Cons:

bed mattress too soft. air from the AC is too strong in freon, so, did not have a good night sleep.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Buthaina couple us
1
2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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Ariana family_with_children us
6
Our stay was fine but could have been better.
Pros:

The location was great, but the view wasn’t.

Cons:

The photos showed a bathroom with the sink inside but our sink was in the entrance area which made it difficult to use the restroom at night without waking our kids. The restroom shown looked nothing like the photos. While it was decently clean, it was deceptive. There was a slight smell in the room as well.

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Q5464KYtamaras Friends getaway
6
Loud train noise
Pros:

The room was renovated in 2020 so I have no qualms about that. Just know that it is two blocks away from the main hotel, overlooking a park which is closed down and under construction, and one block from the train tracks. You will hear the trains very loudly! I would spring for the main hotel at Mar Monte. You get to use all of their facilities but that train noise was too much for us. We had to move into the main building

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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Passenger410489 Family
10
Great hotel and great value
Pros:

, And you get all the amenities from the Upscale Marmont hotel next-door. Free parking free bikes and the best location right across the street from the beach.

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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John family
6
Pros:

We spent one night at the Palmoro house. The lights in the bathroom and sink area went out Sunday afternoon, and we called the front desk. They did not answer, and did not respond to the vm. We walked to the front desk at Mar Monte because we could not get the golf cart to get us. The lights came back on, but the next morning the lights went out again. Also, you can only watch the TV if you cast from your own device but the WiFi was too weak to successfully watch. The staff was great but stretched too thin. We did like access to the amenities at Mar Monte, but to get out of Palmoro house parking you had to get out of your car to press a button too far from the car. However the price was right, and the location close to the beach is excellent.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children us
8
Good one night stay
Pros:

We liked the cleanliness and size of the room. The bed was very comfy and location was close to the beach.

Cons:

Better water pressure in the shower would've been nice.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Trevor family
8
Pros:

Good location

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Maria Y family_with_children us
8
Overall wonderful and pleasant stay.
Pros:

It was nice and clean

Cons:

The AC noise super loud unable to sleep, and that I had to walk 5 min to the pool.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children dk
7
2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Alisha family_with_children us
8
Very comfortable and excellent value for the price point.
Pros:

Palmoro is one of several buildings that are a part of the Mar Monte hotel (the unbound collection by Hyatt). The reception, pool, restaurant, gym and beach are located at the Mar Monte hotel which is a 7 minute walk or short golf cart ride away. The rooms are of the same standard as the Mar Monte and are large, thoughtfully decorated, clean and very comfortable. Bathrobes are provided in the wardrobe and complimentary tea and coffee is available in each room. Our room had a balcony and provided a lovely view of the Santa Barbra hills. While there is a train line close by, it is not busy and was hardly noticed with the heavy sliding doors. The accommodation is good value for its price point and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again when next in the area.

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anthony family
8
Pros:

Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Grace family with young children us
10
My new favorite hotel
Pros:

Everything. The location, the structure, the interior design, the staff, the bedding, tv, bathroom, amenities!! I wish we didn't have to leave so early!!! 😭 But definitely will be back to this hotel when I return to Santa Barbara.

Cons:

My window view. Lol but it's nothing serious. I can just step outside and walk to the beach. :)

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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K9121PVadamr Couples
10
Cozy, comfortable and convenient location
Pros:

Beautiful, cozy place to be. Enjoyed the comfortable bed, clean room and quiet neighborhood. Walked to the beach just 1.5 block away, and the pool, breakfast and other amenities by the Mar Monte side of their hotel offered. Definitely coming back.

2025-04-29 via Tripadvisor
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Sergey family_with_children
2
Pros:

We got 1 room with 2 beds and they gave us 1 bed that pull out from wall which was very bad an very low, spiders over the place in 30 minutes in that room I killed 2 spiders, floor was with cheap laminate feels like not a hotel room at all, thankfully they changed our room for better but still only with 1 bed in bring one roll over bed, it was better than nothing, but it wasn’t a good rest night as we planned on vacation of Easter weekend check with staff before you came in to this hotel, looks like its common issues with getting wrong rooms here after I checked the reviews from other people, not worth of money if you have to go through this

2025-04-19 via Nuitee
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Kim
10
Perfect little family get-away
Pros:

It was the perfect place for my daughter and I while we were in town to visit UCSB. Easy walk to the beach. Beautiful bike path and close to an ocean front restaurant. Cute little park for kids and restrooms at the beach.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
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Page partner
8
Pros:

Perfect location! Staff at the front desk was not the most friendly or helpful but everything else was wonderful. Will be back

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
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Robert young couple us
9
Superb
2024-12-26 via Nuitee
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Nataly review category business travellers us
9
Superb
2024-11-23 via Nuitee