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Tide Pool Villas

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

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Studio, King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, bathrobes

Two Bedroom, King + 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

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 West Beach. Reagan Ranch Center and Santa Barbara Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 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

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tide Pool Villas?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tide Pool Villas on Nov 18, 2025 start from $267.49, 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 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.