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Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property

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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $534
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Bedroom, King + 2 Queen Beds

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

Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment, 3 Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Tide Pool Villas

4.5-star aparthotel in Santa Barbara Beach
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a refrigerator in a common area, and a meeting room. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment boasts a fireplace and a jetted tub, while offering a sitting area and a refrigerator. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a microwave and a dining table. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury aparthotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Tide Pool Villas has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

  • 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
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 a fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 84 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was a lovely room with a nice view. Clean and comfortable. Close to everything. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was great. Took a little while to find the exact receptionist area, though and when it was found, there was only one person helping out so it was a bit slow. Almost 30 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

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

4/10 Poor

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was outdated and not as described in room description. Screens were off windows laying on patio. We attempted to put them on but they were so bent they wouldn’t stay in place. Breakfast was not worth a penny . The cereal containers were broken, the breads were stale ,the waffle irons were old and burnt. There was no fruit , yogurt choices or protein. For the price of the room in off season it was not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a 5 star location but a 2 star property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quick trip

Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
DO NOT STAY!! No one in the office most of the time. Bright light in your bedroom at night. Toilet always runs. Dirty with crickets in your room. No crib for baby except one that’s filthy and smells like vomit. Won’t refund unused nights for horrible service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadie

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay right by the ocean.

The room was really spacious. It was very clean and the bed was really comfortable. The bathroom was nice too. The front desk people were very friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice Stay

Actually were giving a room at Villa Rosa across the street and under same management. It is an older facility with dated furniture but clean and comfortable; lots of nice tile work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was great! Mattress too firm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Resonant & White

Beautiful and inconspicuous!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute! Parking is a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bryce

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super disjointed staff. They gave our room away and then we had to wait over two hours to get checked in. Window in the room was broken, the bed frame had pieces sticking out of it. The bed itself was horribly uncomfortable. I asked the staff if there was anything they could do to compensate for the wait and they said no but they wish they could. Pretty bad experience especially since it was unbelievably expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique and nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Amenities
I prepaid for this site, when we arrived, the desk attendent could care less we stood there waiting to be checked in, there was no one else there, then she tells us its an extra $30.00 a day above the $1,200.00 we already paid. So an extra $180.00 for a room with clogged shower and bathroom sink drains
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Room was very small. Checkin was across the street at a hotel by another name. Otherwise breakfast was good and service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023