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Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
Upmarket beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Upstairs Studio King, Patio | Private kitchen
Upstairs Studio King, Patio

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen

Main amenities (12)

  • 12 apartments
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • ATM/banking services
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Furnished balcony or patio

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Upstairs 1 Bedroom 2 Queen, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ground Floor 1 Bedroom 2 Queens

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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Upstairs Studio King, Patio

Upstairs Studio King, Patio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Ground Floor Studio Queen

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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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Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

Ground Floor 1 Bedroom King+Couch Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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About the area

Map
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 39 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Goleta Station - 16 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas puts you a short five-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Apartments offer upmarket touches such as fireplaces and Jetted bath, along with kitchens and furnished balconies or patios.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • Umbrellas

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Pool toys

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Water dispenser
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: USD 25.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital service
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 50 per pet per night

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • In-room massages
  • ATM/banking services
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near a train station
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Romance packages available
  • Access via exterior cooridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 28.50

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tide Pool Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tide Pool Villas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Tide Pool Villas?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Tide Pool Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tide Pool Villas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Tide Pool Villas and nearby?
Tide Pool Villas has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Tide Pool Villas have private hot tubs?
Yes, each apartment has a jetted bath.
Does Tide Pool Villas have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a toaster oven, a coffee maker and cookware.
Does Tide Pool Villas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Tide Pool Villas like?
Tide Pool Villas is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 3 minutes' walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Tide Pool Villas Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Donna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
ROSIE, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Francisco, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Jennifer, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Cynthia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Benjamin, 4-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Oscar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jose L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

poor communication, old decor, sandpaper sheets, no parking,
traycee, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

No parking despite description on site. Office is located off property—hard to find. Room was fine tho.
Jon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Christina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
KERRI, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodations for the value. Close to everything. Staff is very sweet.
Kadie, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Gina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great area and beautiful property
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room felt dirty and you do not want to know what was found under the bed. I will not be returning.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Julie, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Richard, 4-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

glenda, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Erika, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super cute! Parking is a bit tight.
Mayra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

They stuck me in the terrible little studio with a hole and toilet.
David, 1-night trip
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