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Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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

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, 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)
    ‪14 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

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Located in Santa Barbara Beach, Tide Pool Villas is next to West Beach and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. This 4.5-star aparthotel has 12 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.2 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

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

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of Tide Pool Villas enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and refrigerator in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Other amenities at this beach aparthotel include a meeting room, a water dispenser, and a TV in a common area.
Each apartment is individually decorated and features a furnished balcony or patio and space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and the bathroom offers a jetted tub, a hair dryer, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

  • Service fee: 3 percent

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

TIDE POOL VILLAS Aparthotel
TIDE POOL VILLAS Santa Barbara
TIDE POOL VILLAS Aparthotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Tide Pool Villas?

Tide Pool Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Tide Pool Villas?

This aparthotel is situated in Santa Barbara Beach, just steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center, and within a short walk of Santa Barbara Harbor. You'll also find Stearns Wharf and East Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Tide Pool Villas feature a casino on the premises?

No, Tide Pool Villas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tide Pool Villas?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

What do couples enjoy most about Tide Pool Villas?

At this beachfront aparthotel, there are many amenities for couples, including a fireplace and Champagne service in each apartment with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Tide Pool Villas?

No, but all apartments at this aparthotel have jetted bathtubs.

Does Tide Pool Villas have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Tide Pool Villas offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Tide Pool Villas allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Tide Pool Villas for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this aparthotel.

Where is the closest airport to Tide Pool Villas?

The closest major airport to Tide Pool Villas is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.5 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tide Pool Villas?

Yes, every apartment at Tide Pool Villas comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 73 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Naira

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was nice and am front desk did their best to accommodate stay as they handled at least the 2 properties from 4, lacked proper staffing . The building was older , outdated and damaged furnishings , some rooms lacked coffee maker and hair dryers ,also saw dust bunnies under beds . Pool was in another building across street , not convenient. For the amount they charged not worth it , if it wasn’t for their late cancellation policy I would have stayed at a nice beach front resort for what they charged. Ridiculous. Initials T.R. Who self identified as manager was very unprofessional , raised her voice and was condescending prior to check in when I called to ask about late cancellation process and addressed my concerns .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Leah

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

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was clean and decent; the staff we encountered were pleasant. I booked for (3) people in the room, so I would expect an additional set of linens for the fold out bed. Couldn’t reach anyone over the phone, so my husband had to walk over and get sheets himself. Location is very close to the beach, so parking can be a challenge. Perhaps this was also due to it being a holiday weekend. The reason for the 3-star review is because we were charged an extra amount for the room upon check-in. I received a text message the morning of our arrival date advising us of an additional charge (which was lower than the extra charge I actually paid on site) since we booked our room on a third party website (i.e. Expedia/Orbitz). I already paid the price advertised and shouldn’t be charged extra on the back-end. Feels like a bait and switch. Please modify your SOPs, as this is very misleading to potential consumers.
Stayed 1 night 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