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Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Tide Pool Villas

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Upstairs Studio King, Patio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Upstairs Studio King, Patio | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace

Overview of Tide Pool Villas

Reviews
6.2

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor6 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College13 min walk
  • AirportHawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)119 min drive

Room options

Upstairs 1 Bedroom 2 Queen, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Upstairs Studio King, Patio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Upstairs Studio King, Patio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ground Floor Studio Queen

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor 2 Bedroom 2 Queen+1 King, Back Patio with BBQ

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Beachside getaway.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach aparthotel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Longboard's Grill - 7 min walk
  • Chad’s - 4 min walk
  • Fishouse - 6 min walk
  • Validation Ale - 7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

Tide Pool Villas

4.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Tide Pool Villas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Santa Barbara aparthotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Tide Pool Villas offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool toys
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Pool toys

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 25 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 25 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • One-time cleaning fee: USD 25

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Wine tours on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 15 Chapala St
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on 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, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

TIDE POOL VILLAS Aparthotel
TIDE POOL VILLAS Santa Barbara
TIDE POOL VILLAS Aparthotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tide Pool Villas to the airport?

Tide Pool Villas is 10.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tide Pool Villas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tide Pool Villas.

How close is Tide Pool Villas to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tide Pool Villas offer free breakfast?

Tide Pool Villas offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tide Pool Villas?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Tide Pool Villas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tide Pool Villas?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Tide Pool Villas have a pool?

Tide Pool Villas features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does Tide Pool Villas have a spa?

This aparthotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages.

How close is Tide Pool Villas to downtown Santa Barbara?

Tide Pool Villas is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 42 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

traycee

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor communication, old decor, sandpaper sheets, no parking,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking despite description on site. Office is located off property—hard to find. Room was fine tho.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

KERRI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not worth the price
A frustrating experience. There’s 4 hotels being run out of one office, which is not where this hotel is so you’ve got to go across the street to check in. Check in took forever. They accidentally kept my ID and didn’t bother to contact me. After ten minutes on hold (after discovering it was missing the next day) they found it. Eye roll since the desk space was 2x5, maybe. The staff are kind but clearly stretched too thin. It appears they’re also responsible for keeping the breakfast area stocked, which didn’t happen. For nearly $500/night we had higher hopes for breakfast than dried out pastries, a sticky waffle iron, and an empty oj pitcher. We also assumed that there’d be soap in the shower. Cute place, good spot, nice staff, but not at all worth the price. It was a huge splurge for us and we really felt let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kadie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations for the value. Close to everything. Staff is very sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a great area and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room felt dirty and you do not want to know what was found under the bed. I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointing trip
We had a 3 pm check in but had to wait in the lobby with a number of other people for over an hour until the rooms were cleaned. The lobby was not clean. It was a nice room but very uncomfortable bed and very uncomfortable futon instead of a couch. It was a noisy room. You could hear every toilet flush, shower and bath from the room above. We ran out of shampoo conditioner and toilet paper. We started asking for more when we were getting low and two days later had still not received any. I called the front desk and was told I could walk across the street and get some if I needed it. So we had to walk to the other hotel and take some!!! Then when it was time to check out there was no one there. They had left a sign with a phone number on it but when you called the number they didn’t answer and the mailbox was full so you couldn’t leave a message. Again I was not the only guest in the lobby waiting to check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023