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Tide Pool Villas

26 Chapala StSee map

RM 919.87per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 1 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
3.1/5Good 90 reviews
Exploring the area
Santa Barbara Station, 300m, About 5 mins from hotel by foot
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 13.9km, About 16 mins from hotel by car
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 200m, About 4 mins from hotel by foot
34
Studio, King Bed
1 double bed or bigger

Canal view,Mountain view

19
One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds
2 beds

Canal view

29
One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds
Bed type arranged at check-in

Garden view

43
Two Bedroom, King + 2 Queen Beds
Multiple beds

City view

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Apartment, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger
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One Bedroom Apartment, 3 Queen
Multiple beds

Ocean view

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Reviews

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3.1/5.0

Good

90 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
0.0
Cleanliness
3.6
Atmosphere & facilities
3.1
All
4.5+
3.0+
Ojean
Reviewed: 15 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

n/a
Lisa
Reviewed: 5 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Amazing room with view. Great for families
Anabel
Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For friends and family

The floors were so dirty. We couldn’t go from bathroom to bedroom without our socks turning black. Was expecting a clean out the following day but they never showed up, called front office to schedule the cleaning for day 3. As you can imagine, we had gone through so many socks and wipes from just cleaning our feet. We also had issues with locking back door. Thankfully they replaced the lock. I don’t think I’ll book again as there as so many other options nearby.
Steven
Reviewed: 17 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

This was an amazing, clean property with a nice kitchen. It was only steps away from the beach, wharf and marina. The bed was comfy, the air conditioning worked and there is access to the pool and hot tub across the street. They also had a free wine and cheese happy hour and breakfast.
Jason
Reviewed: 24 May 2026

1.0/5.0

Below average
Tide Pool Villas is a motel with doors facing out to an open parking lot and has literally no amenities. The amenities such as lobby, breakfast lounge, fitness center, pool and hot tub are actually at the Villa Rosa Inn which is a separate property. You do have access to them, but you have to walk to the other location. There is no mention of this in the description and the pictures they advertise make it appear that the amenities are on the property. The amenities at the Villa Rosa Inn are not impressive either, they are all old and small. Upon seeing all of this I requested to cancel my reservation because the advertised property was clearly misleading to customers and I wanted to switch to another hotel, but they denied me. They have put zero effort in keeping the hotel up to date and everything is done on the cheap. The furniture and decor look like it's from the 80's. It's also understaffed. Half the time there wasn't anyone available at the front desk. They double charged me for the Santa Barbara Occupancy Tax, so I had to reach out to them for three days to get it resolved because there was no manager on property. They finally did refund me, but I had to waste a lot of time to get it done. They don't allow you to mention price in reviews, but it was very expensive for one night's stay, so I paid for what I thought was going to be a nice hotel experience, but it was anything but.
Cheryl
Reviewed: 9 Apr 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with family

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.
Cynthia
Reviewed: 30 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great location. Walking distance to the pier, many eateries, Moxi museum.
Angelito
Reviewed: 25 Mar 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with partner

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
Kyley
Reviewed: 23 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Super close to the ocean and to state street.
Joseph
Reviewed: 21 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Staff was superb

Overview

Tide Pool Villas

Rooms:12
Star rating:

With a stay at Tide Pool Villas in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This beach aparthotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

Description

With a stay at Tide Pool Villas in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This beach aparthotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Santa Barbara Station

Train stations
300m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Airports
13.9km

Attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

200m

Santa Barbara Surfing Museum

300m

Stearns Wharf

500m

Pier Santa Barbara

500m

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

600m

Carriage and Western Art Museum

600m

Los Baños del Mar Pool

600m

Santa Barbara Harbor

600m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Kid-friendly facilities
Pool toys
General
Designated smoking area
Communal refrigerator
Fireplace
No elevator
Housekeeping
Uncovered parking
Garden
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Reception services
Concierge
Front desk (limited service hours)
ATM/Bank
Multilingual staff
Health & fitness
Outdoor Swimming pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible parking
Food & drink
Free breakfast
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 23:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [15 Chapala St]. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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 a fire extinguisher and 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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Mandatory fees

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

Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other fees

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.

Food & drinks

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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