My sister and I recently returned to The Tides Laguna Beach for our second stay since 2024, and it remains a charming, quiet favorite. Booking months in advance was an incredibly easy and transparent process. Because one of our favorite rooms was unavailable for the first two nights, we split our stay between two rooms. Room 201 sits just steps from South Coast Highway, so we did experience some noticeable street noise. However, moving to Room 209 for the rest of our trip was a dream--it offered beautiful ocean views, a double-door entrance that blocked out all noise, and excellent A/C that handled the August humidity perfectly. The amenities and service here are fantastic. Room service kept everything spotless with fresh towels, and the front desk provided complimentary beach towels for our time at the front pool. Location-wise, you can't beat it; Heisler Park is just a five-minute walk directly across the street. This area holds a special place in our hearts. I used to hang out at the coves off Cliff Drive when I was 18, and during this trip, my sister and I realized we both independently fell in love with the exact same spot years ago! The staff is incredibly friendly and dedicated to ensuring a great stay. With no hidden resort fees, The Tides offers unbeatable value compared to nearby mega-resorts. We will definitely be back! read more

The Tides is in an excellent location, across the street from the wonderful Heisler Park and walking distance to just about any place you would want to visit. The housekeeper is excellent. My room was extremely clean for the duration of my stay. The gentleman who checked me out at the end of my stay was very pleasant. However, I am only giving three stars because first impressions are lasting and the woman who was working the Office check-in desk when I arrived made me feel like an annoyance who was interrupting her work. She was efficient but less than welcoming during the check-in process. Unfortunately, I had to interact with this woman two more times during my stay and each interaction was equally unpleasant. My goal in staying at The Tides was to destress but she made me feel like "Bad Dog". Soon after checking in, I had to return to the Office to ask for assistance with accessing the WiFi and a day later, I had to ask for assistance with accessing the pool. I assumed that I needed to use my hotel key to open the gate to the pool. The Office woman made me feel like a fool when she rolled her eyes and said in a tone that I interpreted as exasperated, "There's a latch at the upper top corner of the gate." She was right. There was a latch but it was painted the same color as the gate and I didn't notice it. I only noticed the key hole. My bad. As I floated in the pool, I said to myself, "You are Bad Dog." Someone needs to explain to this Office woman that without these pesky visitors, her business will have no customers and she will have no job. read more

Great little boutique Motel in Laguna , walk to nectar town , but away from the hustle and Bustle , the basics and well kept . Friendly kind helpful staff, I love this for my little escapes for some good quiet r&r yet walkable to cafes , the ocean, etc. I'll be back . read more

A bad lumpy soft uncomfortable mattress can ruin a very nice room. Beware of this place. Mattress was old and so uncomfortable that neither of us could sleep and woke up with severe back pain. Last year was just bad and this year was torture. Unfortunately never to return and will warn all to stay away. read more

I booked through a third-party so maybe that's why my request for "quietest room" got ignored? When I checked in, they told me I would be in room 105. I asked if I could be moved to a second floor room and explained that I had already requested a quiet room. (First-floor rooms tend to be riddled with over-head noise.) I was assured that room 105 was quiet. It wasn't. Not at all. Not even a little. Since I doubt a herd of elephants was staying in the room above me (what it sounded like) I am convinced the floors and walls are paper thin. Room 105 is right next door to the housekeeping room (also not quiet). AND the parking for check-in is directly in front of the room. Again, not quiet. The location is AMAZING! Two stars for that! My room was dated, but very clean. One star for that. read more

I have stayed at The Tides a few times now over the years and I love it. It's a small-ish motel with just 21 rooms and most have a kitchenette, which is a big plus to me. It's a great location within walking distance to so many things, and considering this is Laguna Beach, the room rates are reasonable. The people at registration desk have always been courteous and friendly. Plus, there's onsite parking and the trolley stop is steps away. I gave four out of five stars only because here and there, the rooms could use a little TLC touchup. read more

Paid for a suite with kitchen and while we liked the fridge and microwave, we experienced some pretty big issues with the room itself. The overall look and feel of the room was extremely dated, think 70s vibe, and we could barely get in/out of the shower because it was so tiny. Lastly, we had someone in the next room who was experiencing some pretty horrid sleep apnea so we didn't get any sleep because the walls were paper thin and could hear his every attempt at breathing to stay alive. The location being so close to Shaw's was nice but we'll likely avoid this place going forward and will probably look at South Laguna. read more

Service was friendly but these rooms really need updating. Lots of rust on light fixtures. Our bath towels had holes in them. The spring mattress was so uncomfortable. I wouldn't stay here again. read more

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Let me start by saying The Tides is an absolute hidden gem. We've stayed here a few times, and each stay has been wonderful. The hotel is just a few minutes' walk to the beach and Heisler Park, which offers stunning views. The hotel even provides beach chairs to take with you, a thoughtful touch. Downtown Laguna Beach, with its shops and restaurants, is about a 10-minute walk away. We love that the pool is always perfectly refreshing and saltwater. Each room has its own personality, with unique layouts and charming beach decor. Every room we've stayed in has been clean and comfortable. We're always so impressed with the staff, from the housekeeping team to management. They are genuinely accommodating and want every guest to feel at home, which is exactly how we feel, so much so that we've often extended our stay by a day. Another huge plus is that this hotel is pet-friendly, which is important to us. Overall, this place is a perfect combination of comfort, charm, and exceptional hospitality. We can't recommend it enough! read more

Great staycation! Price was decent for Dec!ight be back in summer. Walking distance to main beach breakfast at the coffee shop a blk away was great, sat & watched the ocean w/almond croissant & mocha, Check-out was easy and they let us park till 11:30 to get breakfast before heading back to AV!! read more

I stayed here recently when I was in town for an event at Royal Hawaiian. Score! It's two blocks away which i didn't know when I booked. Super cute and quaint little motel. We stayed in two rooms throughout the stay. First day a small room with an ocean view. Second day a way larger room on the first floor which we preferred. Very quiet, cute and clean motel. Very nice staff. Only downside is there is no jacuzzi. read more

Unbelievable views and excellent lunch. Ask for a window seat and it's advisable to make a reservation in advance.

I loved my stay here in November! Room 209 was quite comfortable with 2 beds and a great kitchenette. The sheets and towels were awesome and the bathroom toiletries were very nice. The location is top notch / easy walk to the beach, village and even the supermarket. Desk staff were so helpful with restaurant recommendations which were also so walkable! I felt very safe as a solo female and I'm definitely staying here again. read more

The Tides - Hidden Gem! - Hotels Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The location was great. The room was priced well. The hotel was cute. The room was cute. I got a thank you card and some welcome cookies and water upon arrival into the room. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was meh. There was a microwave and everything I could possibly want. Parking was cramped and creepy. So why am I giving this place 3 stars? I felt like I was living in some bad Airbnb commercial. I came here to get away and relax from a stressful month. Since I have family out here, it is a nice getaway. I arrived to screaming kids in the pool. That wasn't the problem by itself--the problem was that they were joined by screaming parents and the family took over the pool for five or six hours. I don't see how anyone else could have gone to the pool to relax, swim, or use it at all. When I went out to talk to the front office, one of the family members approached me and called me sweetheart, and asked if I was the person delivering their food. In the morning things were not much better. I cannot recommend this hotel based on my experience. I did have a good experience with the Costa Art Hotel up the road. I come to this area a few times a year and I will continue to use that hotel instead. Their pool is separate from the hotel area, so it is a much better layout. If you want to take the risk hearing 5-6 hours of screaming from the same family, maybe The Tides is the right place for you. Of note, the staff at The Tides Hotel were exceptionally nice people. That I will remember. read more

Perfect Room 214 upstairs had a view of the ocean, plus you could hear the waves. The room was clean, comfortable with a shower that had strong water pressure - nice & hot. There was shower gel, shampoo & conditioner. Mattress was firm (not hard) - great for my back. Functional kitchen: mini fridge, microwave, Keurig w pods, sugar, cream & bagel sized toaster. Heated pool was nice. Meaningful touches: warm room; 2 bottles of water; cookies; earplugs; personalized welcome note - definitely loved the note Vehicle stayed parked. Location was convenient with everything in walking distance: beach, Heisler Park, art museum, galleries, downtown shops & eateries. There was a free trolley but walking was fun & very easy. Laguna Beach was festive, beautifully decorated with lights for Christmas . It was a lively, holiday atmosphere but not crowded. We planned for 1 night but extended for 3 nights. We felt at HOME. Anderson was an Outstanding host. He was very hospitable & accommodating to our needs. read more

Cozy older motel offering clean rooms that are dog friendly & near Heiser park & the best of Laguna Beach, Nice pool & communal fireplace area. Well run & well located on the N. Coast Highway although it can be very noisy. The only rooms I do not recommend are on the street level , noisy, dark basement rooms with little light and lots of noise from your neighbors above. We spent our first night in one of these and requested a room change the following morning. We were pleasantly surprised that they could accommodate us and our new room which was across from the pool made the rest of our stay much more desirable. read more

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First the good news - the location is great. Close to the ocean and the wonderful oceanfront parks. Also a short walk to downtown LB and the many restaurants and shops. The staff is super friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. The prices are reasonable and the pool area is very inviting. Now for the not so good. Our room 206, while relatively quiet since it was a bit further from the very busy PCH is in need of major updating. This isn't shabby chic but worn out and tired. The shower head was broken and hanging down, you had to jiggle the toilet handle to stop it from running, the light fixtures are rusty, the frig and AC were loud. I guess this is why this place is relatively inexpensive for the pricey LB but a bit of reno would really help. read more

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My wife and I spent the weekend here while visiting our daughter in nearby Dana Point. It's best to approach the hotel from the south on PCH. Parking is extremely tight with limited spaces. The several times we came and went though we always found a place to park. Our corner room had most everything we needed including a soft and comfy king size bed, refrigerator, hair dryer and a walk-in shower. There were signs though of water damage on the ceiling and the melamine closet was warped and in need of replacing. Our two nights though were relaxing and we slept well. The surprise though is their awesome pool area. We had no idea it was so nice in there until we walked through the gate and looked around. There were numerous chaise lounges, a bar with stools, pool toys in a box all surrounding a salt water pool. Tucked into a corner was an outdoor gas fireplace that we enjoyed both evenings we were there. There were overhead party lights that provided a nice ambiance to it all. Well done. read more

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I might stay here again. It is close to a great cafe. Urth Cafe, it is close to the beach, it walkable and pretty quiet. The only thing I didn't like was the shower in Room 202 is soooo small. You can't turn around in it and around the tile/metal on the door had mold in some spots. Maybe because you can't get it to clean properly . It was expensive for an older hotel but its proximity to everything we needed made it worth the money. read more

Recently stayed at The Tides Laguna Beach, the best thing about the place was the location and the pool was heated. The room could have been used a better cleaning and there are certainly things that need to be replaced like the rusted shower curtain rod and the rusted light fixture in the restroom. The bed was somewhat comfortable but it could have been that I was just exhausted from a long day. I have had worse experiences at other hotels but until they get their act together here, I probably won't be staying here again. read more

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Cute little motel a couple blocks from beautiful Heisler Park. Close to restaurants, coffee houses, art galleries. Clean, attractive rooms. comfortable bed. Clean, functional swimming pool and adjacent fireplace with sitting area. Friendly, helpful staff. This isn't a four star resort but if you're looking for an attractive, vintage hotel in Laguna this is the place. read more

Excellent experience. Great heated pool and nice clean quaint rooms with nice amenities and service. Anderson at the front desk was so nice too. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants and pavilions. A+++ nice rates too read more

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Booked on our way into town and arrived just before 10pm. The property was unlit, and the office was closed, locked and unlit. On a Friday night. I knocked and knocked and called the booking number . No response. I asked for a credit and was told no. Anderson said "someone was on the property" ... ok. Was I supposed to walk the property searching for someone to greet us at 945pm? Do not stay here. So many other options . We walked across the street and were greeted with a warm well lit office . Also warm cookies and a smiling receptionist who walked us to our room . Didn't have to "search " for her . Laguna Beach House is the real gem . read more

Room 214 is spacious and the bed is very comfortable no matter if your head is towards head board or at the foot of the bed. The wooden chairs and tables fit our pizza box and we sat with 2 plates and soda bottles with no problem. The kitchenette had 2 glasses and a couple plates. 2 coffee mugs and 2 bottles of water complimentary. Our fridge was clean and working. Spooky painting inside the room {doesn't face the bed but its weird}. The toilet is extremely small and low to the ground and not 5'9 friendly at all. The sink and the shower are also miniature. Parking spots were spacious and most were visible from our door. Drink and snack vending machines were on site. Friendly staff. read more

The Tides - the tv doesn't work & no hot water in room 214: 08-21/22-21 - Hotels Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Cute little inn of Laguna Beach. Rooms very beachy, cozy and clean. Great pool area, outdoor fire place, but would have loved a hot tub. Location is right at one end of the main strip of Laguna Beach. It was perfect, we Ubered to the other end and walked our way back, stopping at art galleries, shops, stopped for a drink (or two) and took a walk on the beach. Staff is very friendly, check-in process smooth and they offer many brochures, discounts, etc. all around Laguna Beach. I would for sure stay again; loved our stay! read more

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Along the jewel-studded stretch of coast that is South Orange County lies Laguna Beach, where winter days see blue skies and highs in the 60s and 70s and people seem to live in a bubble of halcyon days. There are a dozen-odd major hotel properties and scores of smaller places to stay - among them, The Tides. It's a gussied-up motel property that's been well taken care of and offers a quality stay at a budget price point. Recently we searched for last-minute openings in Laguna Beach for a Friday one-night stay, dog friendly. Of the lodging choices we found, The Tides was about 30% cheaper than its closest competitor (price-wise) and less than half the going rate of most places. Ever wonder about the "resort" you're paying daily resort fees for when it's more of a motor lodge? Or the $20 and up daily parking, $75 pet fee and more? The Tides does none of that. Of course, remember you're not staying at Montage and temper your expectations with the price! The room? Ours was comfortable, very clean, large shower with an amazing showerhead and lots of hot water. Some of the parking is covered. Recommend you enter coming northbound off of PCH, and exit thru the back of the property into the alley. Easy peasy. We'll try it again next time we're in town. Enjoy! read more

Fantastic location with great Retro Vibe rooms that are all different, clean and fun! Close to shopping, restaurants and the beach... just park once and can walk everywhere else. Will stay here again! read more

Everything went well! Anderson was great, the room was cozy and the location was absolutely perfect! Easy walking distance to beach, restaurants and coffee shops! read more

We had the absolute best stay on 4/29. All three individuals with the hotel that we interacted with were super friendly, helpful and professional. Loved our room, which had everything that we needed, plus more. They upgraded us and had a handwritten note along with two bottles of water waiting for us at check in. We had the best experience from booking the room through checkout. Great location with a very "boutique" feel. We hope to go back soon! read more

This place is a charming escape for a family of four to get away for a few days and enjoy the beach. Our little "apartment style" place had a fully equipped kitchen and two BIG closets. (One being a walk-in!) ... Our girls loved the swimming pool that had fountains shooting into the water and my husband and I loved the fireplace to eat our dinner and watch the girls swim. The staff was so accommodating and came out to bring us pool towels so we didn't have to use their nice white ones. Another perk: being walking distance to Pavillions and Asada. You never know when you need something. Including a delicious veggie taco. Thank you again for having us and we look forward to our next visit. read more

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Very clean, friendly staff, simple but nice. Great location. Half a block to trolley stop.

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel! I was looking for a nice, clean, affordable place to go on a little couples' getaway where we'd be able to take our dog along and The Tides delivered! The pet fee was $25 a night which I found to be very reasonable, especially for just a short trip. Our room was spotless, everything worked very well, and we really appreciated having the kitchen and dining area, especially so we could take advantage of the nice, VERY clean grill out by the pool for dinner on our last night. The kitchen had everything we needed to do that. The pool was also pristine and the perfect temperature. The hotel provides towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas which was very helpful. Also, the location is perfect! Just a block across the street was a nice park and beach, and the main beach and shops were a short 10-15 minute walk away. Such great value for a nice price! The only things that were slightly unpleasant were the beds in our double room; they could definitely use an upgrade as they were a little small for two people to sleep comfortably. They seemed to sink in in the middle and were pretty squeaky so my boyfriend moving around just slightly would wake me up. Also, our room faced the street in front of the hotel which was only an issue for us because of (I think?) the hotel's lights out front that would come in through the window at night - it was just enough that we would wake up and think it was early morning all throughout the night. We put a blanket over it the second night which solved that but it would have been nice to have some curtains. Those are my only two suggestions and honestly those things really did not stop us from having a great weekend in large part due to the nice amenities offered by The Tides! Thank you so much for your hospitality, I'm already looking forward to coming back! read more

The inn had everything I needed for a short stay. It's right across Heisler Park. There's plenty of free parking. The price was less than neighboring hotels and there were no additional "resort fees." The room was clean. The tv had a bunch of channels. The customer service was great. (I left an electronic device in the room and they kept it safe then mailed it back to me.) The only issues are that you can hear your neighbors quite easily, and you may need to go through a lot of traffic to get here. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and wouldn't mind coming back. read more

I am giving this a generous 3 star. I truly believe the staff had good intentions they were incredible hosts. But because of our Anniversary they upgraded us to a room with a kitchenette Nice gesture but the room had a small kitchen table with very uncomfortable chairs and then a twin bed as a place to sit to watch tv and the tv was a tiny 35 inch kinda flat screen that had horrible reception. Our bed was as old as the building at least 50 years old the tv in there was packed into this little hole so it would overheat and not work after 45 min Location awesome Staff first rate WiFi was good Owner needs to upgrade if they are going to charge 340 bucks a night read more

Amazing place to stay, amazing customer service, bed very comfortable, easy access to all main attraction in Laguna beach, this place is cute and very welcoming I will definitely stay again read more

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We all loved this place so much, the staff was absolutely amazing and the room was so cute! The location was so perfect too. I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. read more

If I could give them more then 5 stars I would!! Went here for a couple day family get away with about 7 of us, including our family dog. We got 3 rooms. Anderson and team gave top notch service and continually met our families needs with a kind smile. This place is so homey, some have full kitchens too which was great because we cooked the whole time we were there. They have a great heated salt water pool with a large bbq, and fire pit with relaxing furniture to enjoy watching the fire poolside. The beach is about a 5 minute walk. I must say this is my favorite laguna hotel now! We absolutely loved everything about the tides and can't wait to go back!! The personal touches are something you just don't see anymore. Thank you for making our family trip so perfect!! read more

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Great place! Felt like a home and it was right by the beach and all the shops. Only a 2-5 minute walk from the main area

A pleasantly quaint place.. perfect for the Easter weekend. We were greeted very warmly by Sheryl. We even received a sweet welcome card from the staff. The room we got had some view of the beach- which was just a few minutes walk from the hotel. We love the display of plate collection accenting the room, which adds to its unique character. This room was perfect for a family of 4, it has a dining area and a kitchen too . Based on the reviews we have read, it can be noisy at night, but it wasn't during our stay. Definitely a wonderful place to go back to once we go back in the area. read more

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Great location, great staff. Free parking! Highly recommend using the ear plugs they provide because the walls are thin. Would stay again.