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Tide Pool Villas

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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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

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Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Upstairs Studio King, Patio

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

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, Tide Pool Villas is near a train station and on the beach. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Casa de la Guerra are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tide Pool Villas

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a fridge 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 barbecues are on-site. Each apartment boasts a fireplace and a jetted bath, while offering a sitting area and a fridge. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 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 features fireplaces and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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 aged 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 3 per cent

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-authorise 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Frequently asked questions

Does Tide Pool Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is Tide Pool Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tide Pool Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tide Pool Villas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tide Pool Villas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tide Pool Villas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Santa Barbara Beach aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. Stearns Wharf and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.2
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 71 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6.0/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

8/10 Good

RayE

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

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

2/10 Terrible

ROSIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Jon

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

David

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They stuck me in the terrible little studio with a hole and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Communication
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

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
We loved the location. But checking in is not on the property. But across the street with no clue as to what building that may be. Also one window did not have a curtain. Had to use a towel to block out the lights at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Don't Stay Here or at the Villa Rosa Inn

The Manager of this hotel is absolutely horrible. I made a mistake on my booking, and Tia the- manager was abhorrent to talk to, very condescending and badgering with no empathy (and I'm the customer). I truly feel sorry for the staff that has to work under this lady.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023