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Tide Pool Villas

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

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Free daily continental breakfast
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

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26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Upstairs Studio King, Patio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Upstairs Studio King, Patio

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

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Beachside getaway.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach aparthotel places you steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and within a 5-minute walk of Reagan Ranch Center. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

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, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff 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 and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool toys
  • Pool umbrellas

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

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

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

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch 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 50 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting

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; go to: [15 Chapala St]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 3 percent

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

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. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 72 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Facilities were fine. Trying to get a hold of anybody was absolutely ridiculous. Had an issue with the room it took well over 15 minutes to get hold of the manager on the phone. Get a text if you need something, asked for more towels, never came
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

GLYN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Avoid this hotel!

They have one front desk for 4 hotels. They put us in a different hotel and room than we reserved. It was dirty, smelly and the furniture looked like it was bought at a yard sale. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

AITB

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor Follow Up/Communication

I made four requests for a copy of my invoice via phone, email, text and website. I expected local fees (taxes, etc.), but wanted to review the charges for accuracy. I never received a response back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. It was clean and modern. Really cute touches like encouraging messages in parking spaces and the bamboo garden. Nice vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Our rooms weren’t ready till after four. They had no idea which rooms were vacant and which weren’t. As well as which rooms were clean or not. We had three books room and didn’t get our last one till 4:30 when check in starts at three.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

You might have to wait to check in...

I enjoyed my stay at the Tide Pool Villas. The first of two things of mild concern: the check in process was challenging due to the fact the front desk person had so many responsibilities. We waited at least 10 minutes to check in since no one was at the desk when we arrived. There was a group in front and behind us waiting as well. I would suggest the hotel have two people on duty during prime check-in time (4-7?) so there doesn't end up being frustrated patrons. My second "concern' is I was hoping for a little more variety for breakfast. Plan on an all-carb "snack" if you intend to partake in breakfast. It's still probably better than heading to a packed nearby restaurant, but worth being aware of. The facilities in general were great including the pool and hot tub! The surrounding neighborhood was surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was fine. Check in is absolutely at 3, theres not even a person available before then. Communication could have been better. Despite receiving text messages asking if we needed anything and saying to respond via text, i never heard back. Parking lot doesn’t have enough space for all the guests. Oh and if you book thru expedia you will get charged a $25/day resort fee when you check in. However, location was convenient and the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice room with kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RayE

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful hotel. But some very small rooms

There was some mix up at check in and the room we paid for was not available. Also we needed a dog room which apparently even though I stated it in the notes was not reservable In the end we got a very tiny room with a sub par access path and wasn’t able to really enjoy any of the real beauty of the hotel, except for in lobby Hotel tried to make it right. But it was still very disappointing. The location of the hotel is fantastic. The inside and outside of the hotel is very beautiful. You do need to be careful not to get placed in one of the tiny rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the space available inside of our room. Incredibly spacious in our king studio with a full kitchen and full sized fridge. My wife and I loved being able to take a walk to Chad’s for brunch and later on a walk just across the street to walk to the beach and pier. The staff was very communicative the whole time via text with me and very flexible with my late check in also. Cleanliness inside of our room and in the common areas as well. My wife and I cannot wait to go back again and stay at this hotel, will definitely be our go to hotel from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Weiyue

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Upon checking in, I was told I would be charged $58 "restore fee", which was not mentioned when I booked the room on Expedia. There was a coffee machine in the room, but there was no coffee powder. There was no tissue box or tissue paper in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, Playa del rey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, with kitchen. Free parking and breakfast were provided. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Location was close to beach and shopping. Great value for area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

ROSIE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no housekeeping which i asked for twice, floors & sofa were dirty with dog hair. Had to walk to front desk several times to get toilet paper, towels, bedding to change bed sheets. Front desk personnel were nice but overworked, overwhelmed, always people awaiting to be attended. Sad situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
It was so close to the beach we could walk to the beach, shopping, and dining. That was great. What I didn't like was that there was never anyone at the desk. No one was there to check us in or check us out. And there didn't seem to be a phone number we could call for help - I always got voicemail. They said to text but the response was not until the next day or 12 hours later. But if you don't need anything it is a nice place and we all felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Moreno Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great. Lots of construction going on that took away from the tranquility. We cooked 2 meals in the kitchen no problem.Happy hour and contont
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the room and the location. That being said, there were lots of little annoyances during our stay. First, figuring out how/where to check in was a nightmare. Turns out that this property and two other are run out of the Villa Rosa Inn. This is not marked clearly at all, and I wandered around for 20 minutes until I met another guest who went through the same deal. The fridge was condensing water, the outdoor trash hadn’t been picked up, they texted me frequently asking about the room but never responded when I replied. Nice place, nice people, they just seem understaffed or something.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Overcharged, dirty and no smoke alarm in room

They stuck us in a room that you had to enter from the backside of the hotel (the only one). It had a queen sized bed and barely space to walk around it. The bed frame was propped up on wooden blocks, but one was missing so the bed was severely slanted. The mattress could not have been cheaper. The room was filthy, the towel rack was ripped out of the wall and zero hooks in the room. They stacked the towels on the toilet. There was no fire alarm in the room. It looks like there was one built in but it had been painted over. The staff was rude and could not care less about our very legitimate complaints. Also, they overcharged me my given rate and blamed Hotels.com for misrepresenting the price. You couldn’t pay me to stay there again. (We had to check in across the street at the Villa Rosa Inn. The same owners, obviously. They also own the Ala Mar Motel. I assume all 3 properties are just as poorly run).
Broken bed upon arrival
Broken bed upon arrival
Towel rack in bathroom ripped out, not repaired and the maid put the towels on the toilet
Dirty bathroom window (frosted for privacy, but still dirty). Bright light shining directly into room all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jose L

Stayed 1 night in May 2024