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Aparthotel

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Travelers find tranquility at Tide Pool Villas, near Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy daily continental breakfast, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or unwind in the peaceful garden after exploring the coast.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Studio, King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Studio, King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.1 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

Beachfront aparthotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
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.

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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

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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tide Pool Villas have a pool?

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

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

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tide Pool Villas on Nov 23, 2025 start from $202.49, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Stephen

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

2/10 Terrible

Naira

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

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