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Tide Pool Villas

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The current price is S$472
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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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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Upstairs 1 Bedroom 2 Queen, Balcony

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

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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 Studio Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and whale watching.

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.

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

As of 1 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tide Pool Villas on 2 Jun, 2025 start from S$466.15, including 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.

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, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Deep Sea 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 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 66 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6.0/10

Communication

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

4/10 Poor

Weiyue

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

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

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

8/10 Good

Jose L

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

traycee

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

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

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Guillermina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

KERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Disliked: Communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Communication
The reservation started out poorly. I was texted asking to upload my drivers license and other information. The picture wouldn’t upload and it kept saying the server was busy. I responded to the email with no reply. When I arrived everything was dark. There was no check in at that building. I had to ask another wandering person and she directed me across the street to check-in. She was given a room that already had people in it. I checked in and the lady was very nice, apologetic and said if the room wasn’t to my liking she would upgrade me in the am. The room was down a dark ally and it had no side table for the bed or a place to hang my clothes. The next morning at 7:30, I turned in my key and told the person at the desk I would take him up on their offer. I returned at 7:30 that night, and there was no record of the promise or request. They made a couple phone calls and 30 minutes later I was upgraded to a nice room in the main hotel. They handled that very well, when I checked out this morning at 7:30 there was no one there, so I just had to leave my keys on the desk. The property desperately needs a refresh. The service of the people I did deal with at the front desk was overall very positive. But, the ownership needs to upgrade their Wi-Fi, their servers and the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023