TIDE POOL VILLAS
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About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.
Location
Located in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), Tide Pool Villas is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. This luxury aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.
What's nearby
West Beach(0.1 miles)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation(0.2 miles)
Reagan Ranch Center(0.3 miles)
Santa Barbara Harbor(0.3 miles)
Stearns Wharf(0.3 miles)
Moreton Bay Fig Tree(0.4 miles)
Carriage and Western Art Museum(0.4 miles)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center(0.4 miles)
Chase Palm Park(0.4 miles)
Santa Barbara Art Foundry(0.5 miles)
Santa Barbara Carriage Museum(0.5 miles)
Santa Barbara City College(0.7 miles)
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center(0.7 miles)
East Beach(0.7 miles)
Antioch University(0.7 miles)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)(10.5 miles)
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA)(30.2 miles)
Parking
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Beach (Nearby)
Location
26 Chapala Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
West Beach (0.1 miles)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (0.2 miles)
Reagan Ranch Center (0.3 miles)
Santa Barbara Harbor (0.3 miles)
Stearns Wharf (0.3 miles)
Moreton Bay Fig Tree (0.4 miles)
Room options
43
Two Bedroom, King + 2 Queen Beds
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 6
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
1
Apartment, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
34
Studio, King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
1
One Bedroom Apartment, 3 Queen
Room details
3× Queen Beds
Sleeps 6
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
29
One Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
19
One Bedroom, King + Queen Beds
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 4
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
Guest reviews of TIDE POOL VILLAS
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 93 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews of TIDE POOL VILLAS, travelers praise the walkable, beachside location but report recurring problems with slow, confusing check-in, thin staffing and poor communication, plus unexpected add-on fees that make the stay feel disorganized and less valuable.
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Across reviews of TIDE POOL VILLAS, travelers praise the walkable, beachside location but report recurring problems with slow, confusing check-in, thin staffing and poor communication, plus unexpected add-on fees that make the stay feel disorganized and less valuable.
Room quality varies widely, from spacious studios with kitchens to tiny, dated units with uncomfortable beds, noise, and occasional maintenance issues. Cleanliness and housekeeping are inconsistent, with some clean stays but repeated complaints about dirty rooms, pests, dust, and missing linens or supplies. Parking is frequently tight or insufficient, and the simple breakfast offers limited variety and is sometimes not restocked. Best for travelers who can tolerate variability in service and room quality.
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Facilities
Pool and hot tub are appreciated, but some facilities (like the pool) are across the street, and parking is tight or insufficient even though a few reviews note free parking.
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Jon
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No parking despite description on site. Office is located off property—hard to find. Room was fine tho.
No parking despite description on site. Office is located off property—hard to find. Room was fine tho.
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traycee
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
poor communication, old decor, sandpaper sheets, no parking,
poor communication, old decor, sandpaper sheets, no parking,
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Mayra
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super cute! Parking is a bit tight.
Super cute! Parking is a bit tight.
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roberta
Jan 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jennifer
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Cynthia
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Kristal
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Naira
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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 .
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 .
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Donna
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Mike
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent, with multiple reports of dirty rooms, pests, dust, and missing or insufficient linens and supplies; a few guests noted clean accommodations.
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Caitlin
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My room was not clean. Empty alcohol bottles everywhere and sheets in a dirty bundle on the bed. The facility offered a less nice room in hotel across the street which had dirty sheets. Left, and hotel is completely non-responsive to hotels.com and me in response to my request for a refund. Had to pay for a more expensive room and parking and breakfast were extra, and I’m still waiting on my money back from this facility.
My room was not clean. Empty alcohol bottles everywhere and sheets in a dirty bundle on the bed. The facility offered a less nice room in hotel across the street which had dirty sheets. Left, and hotel is completely non-responsive to hotels.com and me in response to my request for a refund. Had to pay for a more expensive room and parking and breakfast were extra, and I’m still waiting on my money back from this facility.
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Abigail
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved this hotel. It was clean and modern. Really cute touches like encouraging messages in parking spaces and the bamboo garden. Nice vibe.
I loved this hotel. It was clean and modern. Really cute touches like encouraging messages in parking spaces and the bamboo garden. Nice vibe.
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Naira
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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 .
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 .
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ROSIE
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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JB
Jan 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I can't emphasize enough how awful every aspect of our stay was at this hotel. We arrived an hour past check in. We had to wait for 30 minutes to talk to anyone only to find out our room was not ready and we were given no timeline for when it would be ready. When we finally got in 30 minutes later it was still being cleaned. After housekeeping left we found streaks of mud on the floor and huge cobwebs by the bed and in the bathroom. There were no paper towels, minimal toilet paper, no dish soap (in full kitchen), no coffee maker, and only 1 towel for 2 people for a 3 day stay. The microwave was on top of the fridge and the cord was not long enough to plug in. There was no phone in the room to call front desk. The worst part was the service from one employee named Melody. I walked to the office to report concerns and she told me she could not help me because she had to clean up happy hour. I called her later to inform her of the problems. She became very defensive. She finally consented to waive the pet fees and bring us supplies. She never showed up. The only time she called was to say our dogs were barking when we had been in the room with them for hours and they were not barking. At checkout I was assured by another employee that we would not be charged pet fees. We were charged pet fees and an additional mystery charge. We called to address issue. Within 2 sentences, Melody hung up on us. No one will pick up when we call back. We will be reporting fraud to our cc company.
I can't emphasize enough how awful every aspect of our stay was at this hotel. We arrived an hour past check in. We had to wait for 30 minutes to talk to anyone only to find out our room was not ready and we were given no timeline for when it would be ready. When we finally got in 30 minutes later it was still being cleaned. After housekeeping left we found streaks of mud on the floor and huge cobwebs by the bed and in the bathroom. There were no paper towels, minimal toilet paper, no dish soap (in full kitchen), no coffee maker, and only 1 towel for 2 people for a 3 day stay. The microwave was on top of the fridge and the cord was not long enough to plug in. There was no phone in the room to call front desk. The worst part was the service from one employee named Melody. I walked to the office to report concerns and she told me she could not help me because she had to clean up happy hour. I called her later to inform her of the problems. She became very defensive. She finally consented to waive the pet fees and bring us supplies. She never showed up. The only time she called was to say our dogs were barking when we had been in the room with them for hours and they were not barking. At checkout I was assured by another employee that we would not be charged pet fees. We were charged pet fees and an additional mystery charge. We called to address issue. Within 2 sentences, Melody hung up on us. No one will pick up when we call back. We will be reporting fraud to our cc company.
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Edgardo
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Joseph
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Ronald
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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
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
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Rebecca
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Kirthan
Jan 4, 2023
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Room wasn't cleaned, receptionist asked us to manage it ourself. Added there was no Internet connection nor had any breakfast left at 8.30 am (timing was 7-10am). The description did not match the property. The area is very nice.
Room wasn't cleaned, receptionist asked us to manage it ourself. Added there was no Internet connection nor had any breakfast left at 8.30 am (timing was 7-10am). The description did not match the property. The area is very nice.
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Rooms
Rooms range from very spacious studios with full kitchens to tiny, dated units; comfort varies with reports of hard beds, noise from other rooms, and occasional Wi-Fi or maintenance issues.
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Richard
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Julie
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Naira
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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 .
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 .
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Donna
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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RayE
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Lesley
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Jeannie
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location nice room with kitchenette
Great location nice room with kitchenette
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Edgardo
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Bryce
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Rita
Jan 11, 2023
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We booked a queen studio first floor. Room ended up being approx 9’x10’ and the only furniture was a queen bed, mini fridge, microwave, one chair, a TV. No second chair, small table/desk, lamp, drawer, nightstand, coffee maker, cups, ice bucket, closet or even a place to hang cloths, or a smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Sink/vanity was right next to bed and room was also the only room at the back of the building, in the alley way, unmarked. The other units were all marked with numbers with the front door entrance at the front of the building overlooking the courtyard. Because it was unmarked and in the back we had to ask an employee to show us where it was after searching ourselves. Imagine our surprise when we were walked through a gate and to the back. The alley way is so narrow two people can’t really fit walking side by side, to give you a sense of the back of the building. All of this and the fact that it was incompletely equipped, makes me question if this is even a legit guest room. It felt like a glorified broom closet. Very disappointing especially for the money we paid. Service all around was also bad. Twenty five min to check in, maid service never came so we went to office to ask again. And at check out we were told we were all good, squared away. Two days later additional charge. Called hotel and they said hotel charges. When we asked for statement, the person hung up. Substandard room and service. Worst hotel experience we’ve ever had.
We booked a queen studio first floor. Room ended up being approx 9’x10’ and the only furniture was a queen bed, mini fridge, microwave, one chair, a TV. No second chair, small table/desk, lamp, drawer, nightstand, coffee maker, cups, ice bucket, closet or even a place to hang cloths, or a smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Sink/vanity was right next to bed and room was also the only room at the back of the building, in the alley way, unmarked. The other units were all marked with numbers with the front door entrance at the front of the building overlooking the courtyard. Because it was unmarked and in the back we had to ask an employee to show us where it was after searching ourselves. Imagine our surprise when we were walked through a gate and to the back. The alley way is so narrow two people can’t really fit walking side by side, to give you a sense of the back of the building. All of this and the fact that it was incompletely equipped, makes me question if this is even a legit guest room. It felt like a glorified broom closet. Very disappointing especially for the money we paid. Service all around was also bad. Twenty five min to check in, maid service never came so we went to office to ask again. And at check out we were told we were all good, squared away. Two days later additional charge. Called hotel and they said hotel charges. When we asked for statement, the person hung up. Substandard room and service. Worst hotel experience we’ve ever had.
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Service
Service is inconsistent: check-in can be slow or confusing with one desk handling multiple properties and unreliable communication. Several guests cited unexpected fees at check-in, though some staff were friendly and tried to help.
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Sarah
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They stuck us in a room that you had to enter from the backside of the hotel (the only one). It had a queen sized bed and barely space to walk around it. The bed frame was propped up on wooden blocks, but one was missing so the bed was severely slanted. The mattress could not have been cheaper. The room was filthy, the towel rack was ripped out of the wall and zero hooks in the room. They stacked the towels on the toilet. There was no fire alarm in the room. It looks like there was one built in but it had been painted over. The staff was rude and could not care less about our very legitimate complaints. Also, they overcharged me my given rate and blamed Hotels.com for misrepresenting the price. You couldn’t pay me to stay there again. (We had to check in across the street at the Villa Rosa Inn. The same owners, obviously. They also own the Ala Mar Motel. I assume all 3 properties are just as poorly run).
They stuck us in a room that you had to enter from the backside of the hotel (the only one). It had a queen sized bed and barely space to walk around it. The bed frame was propped up on wooden blocks, but one was missing so the bed was severely slanted. The mattress could not have been cheaper. The room was filthy, the towel rack was ripped out of the wall and zero hooks in the room. They stacked the towels on the toilet. There was no fire alarm in the room. It looks like there was one built in but it had been painted over. The staff was rude and could not care less about our very legitimate complaints. Also, they overcharged me my given rate and blamed Hotels.com for misrepresenting the price. You couldn’t pay me to stay there again. (We had to check in across the street at the Villa Rosa Inn. The same owners, obviously. They also own the Ala Mar Motel. I assume all 3 properties are just as poorly run).
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Stephen
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Tanya
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jennifer
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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JB
Jan 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I can't emphasize enough how awful every aspect of our stay was at this hotel. We arrived an hour past check in. We had to wait for 30 minutes to talk to anyone only to find out our room was not ready and we were given no timeline for when it would be ready. When we finally got in 30 minutes later it was still being cleaned. After housekeeping left we found streaks of mud on the floor and huge cobwebs by the bed and in the bathroom. There were no paper towels, minimal toilet paper, no dish soap (in full kitchen), no coffee maker, and only 1 towel for 2 people for a 3 day stay. The microwave was on top of the fridge and the cord was not long enough to plug in. There was no phone in the room to call front desk. The worst part was the service from one employee named Melody. I walked to the office to report concerns and she told me she could not help me because she had to clean up happy hour. I called her later to inform her of the problems. She became very defensive. She finally consented to waive the pet fees and bring us supplies. She never showed up. The only time she called was to say our dogs were barking when we had been in the room with them for hours and they were not barking. At checkout I was assured by another employee that we would not be charged pet fees. We were charged pet fees and an additional mystery charge. We called to address issue. Within 2 sentences, Melody hung up on us. No one will pick up when we call back. We will be reporting fraud to our cc company.
I can't emphasize enough how awful every aspect of our stay was at this hotel. We arrived an hour past check in. We had to wait for 30 minutes to talk to anyone only to find out our room was not ready and we were given no timeline for when it would be ready. When we finally got in 30 minutes later it was still being cleaned. After housekeeping left we found streaks of mud on the floor and huge cobwebs by the bed and in the bathroom. There were no paper towels, minimal toilet paper, no dish soap (in full kitchen), no coffee maker, and only 1 towel for 2 people for a 3 day stay. The microwave was on top of the fridge and the cord was not long enough to plug in. There was no phone in the room to call front desk. The worst part was the service from one employee named Melody. I walked to the office to report concerns and she told me she could not help me because she had to clean up happy hour. I called her later to inform her of the problems. She became very defensive. She finally consented to waive the pet fees and bring us supplies. She never showed up. The only time she called was to say our dogs were barking when we had been in the room with them for hours and they were not barking. At checkout I was assured by another employee that we would not be charged pet fees. We were charged pet fees and an additional mystery charge. We called to address issue. Within 2 sentences, Melody hung up on us. No one will pick up when we call back. We will be reporting fraud to our cc company.
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KERRI
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Bryce
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Karen
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location
Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location
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Rebecca
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Michael
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Location
Location is a clear highlight near the beach, pier, shopping, and dining; some noted that the area contributes to limited parking.
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Jennifer
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Kadie
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great accommodations for the value. Close to everything. Staff is very sweet.
Great accommodations for the value. Close to everything. Staff is very sweet.
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Donna
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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RayE
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jennifer
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Lesley
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Jeannie
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location nice room with kitchenette
Great location nice room with kitchenette
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Edgardo
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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sarah
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location!!
Perfect location!!
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Leah
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a 5 star location but a 2 star property.
This is a 5 star location but a 2 star property.
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Dining
Breakfast is basic with limited variety and is sometimes not restocked; a few guests found it acceptable.
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Billy
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very small. Checkin was across the street at a hotel by another name. Otherwise breakfast was good and service was good.
Room was very small. Checkin was across the street at a hotel by another name. Otherwise breakfast was good and service was good.
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Cynthia
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Donna
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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KERRI
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Mike
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Kirthan
Jan 4, 2023
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Room wasn't cleaned, receptionist asked us to manage it ourself. Added there was no Internet connection nor had any breakfast left at 8.30 am (timing was 7-10am). The description did not match the property. The area is very nice.
Room wasn't cleaned, receptionist asked us to manage it ourself. Added there was no Internet connection nor had any breakfast left at 8.30 am (timing was 7-10am). The description did not match the property. The area is very nice.
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Richard
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean hotel, excellent location.
Nice clean hotel, excellent location.
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Lisa
Jul 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing room with view. Great for families
Amazing room with view. Great for families
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Anabel
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Steven
Jun 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jason
May 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
FAQs about TIDE POOL VILLAS
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Santa Barbara Beach, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo, and just 0.1 miles from West Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, operational from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Yes, children are welcome at the property.
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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 must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- 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.
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