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Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property

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Exterior
A courtyard with a tiled floor, a glass table, and a planter with flowers.
Exterior
A wooden table with a decorative ceramic pot containing orchids, a glass vase, and a glass fan.
Reception

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Studio, King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture above the bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Studio, King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and framed pictures on the walls.

One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and wall-mounted artwork.

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ground Floor 2 Bedroom 2 Queen+1 King, Back Patio with BBQ

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, bathtub, and a shower curtain.

Ground Floor 2 Bedroom 2 Queen+1 King, Back Patio with BBQ

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Tide Pool Villas

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.
During your stay at Tide Pool Villas, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This luxury aparthotel has 12 apartments. Each apartment offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Each apartment offers a fireplace, a furnished balcony/patio and in-room jetted baths
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, multilingual staff and a fireplace at reception
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Pool toys

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • 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
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 centre
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 a fire extinguisher and 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 15 Chapala St
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 89 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Walking distance to the pier, many eateries, Moxi museum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super close to the ocean and to state street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staff was superb
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angelito

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property needs to be cleaner and redecorated,curtains and bedsheets were old and needs to be updated.lobby was cluttered and disorganized. Location is good though about 1 block from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Would have given more stars, everything was great except for two areas. First, the food is very basic, but we had heard that and there is great dining nearby. However, we were there for two nights and NEVER received maid service, even after going to the office (across the street btw) THREE times and repeatedly being promised service. Also, parking is very limited. Great location and cute property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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