I just got home from a getaway to Laguna Bch, stayed at the Tides Inn with my two pups and have to say we had a great time! The Tides is very homey and cozy and was perfect for my critters. I got a room with a kitchenette which served my needs just fine, and the king size bed was so comfortable. The Inn is located just across the street from the beach so it's a great location. I think the only think i'd wish for was a coffee house or bakery like right next door. I walked blocks and blocks and could not find even one Starbuck's in sight! I gave it 4 stars b/c it was a bit on the pricier side, but then again, this is Laguna Beach, right? read more

I stayed here with my kids a few weeks ago and we had a wonderful time. It's within walking distance of the beach and several breakfast places which is nice. Considering this is an expensive area to vacation in, I thought the value was quite good and the rooms cute. My only complaint is that it was incredibly noisy during the day for my kids' midday nap (you could hear people running up and down the stairs the whole time), but if you're not planning to nap it probably won't affect you. Also, the wi-fi was very spotty. read more

Finally finishing this review I started in August. This place is so sweet & perfect. Quick walk to anywhere including my favorite beach, Divers Cove, and great eating places AND Downtown Laguna. Great owner/manager. Clean & comfy. Not expensive (relative to others in the area) yet great customer service. The pool is such a plus. (Able to take a dip before leaving). A perfect little getaway from L.A. My place in Laguna. read more

Under new ownership with the same great customer service. I believe his name is Anderson. Rooms Sparkling clean. The only place for real value to stay in Laguna Beach. read more

Great little get away place. Managers were super friendly and so were the other guests. Rooms were clean with nice appointments!

Very lovely and quaint little hotel/motel. Perfect for a little romantic getaway with prime location. Staff is very helpful and kind.

I liked the location but not the hotel, and I had the room with the large juccizi tub in it. My displeasure for this place stems upon my check out. I was given a late check out and was moving my stuff out. I communicated this to the housekeeping staff and she proceeds to give me an attitude and stood outside my room until I left. I stayed here two days and will never stay here again! Such rude housekeeping as this deserving a huge middle finger from me to the ownership. Your employees BS just lost my business or recommendation. The rooms aren't that great here, they are run down and have a smell of mold. read more

My family and I just spent four days at the Tides Inn for a family reunion and birthday party. We reserved 9 rooms and all of us had a great experience. The hotel was perfect for our needs...clean and attractive rooms, a wonderful swimming pool and large patio with a built in BBQ and fireplace. The location can't be beat for easy access to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The free trolley stopped on the corner so we didn't need to drive anywhere once we had checked in. We had a BBQ around the pool area one night for the entire family and the owners went out of their way to assist. Whatever we asked for we got! We will definitely return to the Tides. Susan D. read more

Our stay was great! This spot is only a few blocks from the village, two blocks from beach access and down the street from coffee shops. They have beach towels and umbrellas for guests to use :) Staff was super friendly too. read more

We've stayed here twice in the summer. Gave a gift of one night to a friend, too. It is out go-to place in LB. It is walking distance to town, clean, and quiet, with very nice proprietors. Homey, not a big-box hotel. Enjoy! read more

Two stars for the staff only. The customer service was great and the staff was nice but we could not stay in the hotel. The hotel was not cleaned to our standards. There was stains on the sheets and towels and hair on our pillows. When we called to complain they changed our sheets but the new sheets still had stains. The front desk apologized and explained they get their laundry done from an outside place and offered us a refund. We appreciated the kindness of the staff but we ended up taking the refund and staying somewhere else. read more

We stayed here for my daughter's wedding in Heisler Park. We booked the rooms before we realized how close it was. The staff were incredibly nice and accommodating. We had a fantastic time and the location couldn't have been better. We stayed in the largest room with a full kitchen. It was great to be able to have breakfast in the room. They were fantastic on the day of the wedding and very helpful. I cannot recommend it enough! read more

Such a wonderful spot. Clean rooms, kind people, comfy beds, reasonably priced... they give you great big beach towels to use at the pool or to walk across the road to the beach with. Looking forward to heading back- hopefully sooner rather than later! read more

Definitely a good value. We stayed there over New Years, and it ended up being a great location. We were able to walk to tons of restaurants, bars, and the beach very easily. The room was clean and well maintained, although a little dated. It had a handy little kitchenette w/ microwave, kuerig, and refrigerator. Our friends had a room closer to the street and they said the traffic noise was bothersome - but it wasn't too bad on the back side of the pool, where we were staying. Parking is tight, but FREE! I would definitely stay there again and recommend to friends and family! read more

When we arrived, we thought that The Tides looked like a cute and nice place to stay, and the managers seemed attentive, and in particular had a very strong no-smoking policy. However, the moment we went into our room, it smelled like mold or mildew. Not only that, but one of the towels was dirty. We told them about both issues, and they replaced the towel - but they claimed they had never noticed, or heard about mildew in that unit before. I dont believe they were being honest; not only because this mold odor is cleary noticable, but when we had first arrived, two windows were open in the unit - and that is not commonly in any hotel/motel. The inn was full; so we kept the windows open, and spent the nite, but it was not enjoyable. The bed was comfortable, and the room was nicely decorated, but the mildew is an issue. I talked to them when we left, and by email afterwards; they did nothing for us, and they do not have any plans to try and fix the mildew odor. They are an older couple and I think they just dont want to deal with it. I will not be returning to The Tides, and I strongly urge others not to stay at this inn. I am going to notifiy the city inspector also; mold and mildew are serious issue. Kevin read more

As quaint little Inns go, this is the BEST. The hotel staff was lovely. The grounds were clean and welcoming. The room was adorable, clean and comfy. The location is IDEAL, a block to the beach and a couple blocks from restaurants for dinner. We had a SUPER romantic get away and can't wait to return!! read more

Great location and free parking. It is fairly clean but it's fixtures are older and need updating like the ac that drips on the kitchen floor and makes a mess, we had to put a pan to catch the water which was annoying. The reason I am writing this review at 4 am is because the beds are so uncomfortable and stiff sleeping on concrete would be more comfortable. The fridge cycles on and off every 15 mins and it's an old loud one. Also the plumbing is pretty bad, in the bedroom you can hear when everyone in other rooms flushes the toilet or is taking a shower. Most hotels supply people with mints but here the supply you with ear plugs for "the roadway hum". It's a cheap hotel but for 200 a night you are better off paying 50 dollars more if you want to sleep on a bed that is usable. read more

Nice place, cute rooms. Stayed here for my wedding. Returned with my husband and his service dog and the owner lady accused us of having false service animal registration paperwork, that we printed it off the internet. She went on to inquire what type of service the dog provided. Continued to rant on about how the law should change that people with service animals should have to pay extra to stay. This hotel is pet friendly, I dont know why she was so rude to us about our service animal. read more

We booked the tides Inn for a birthday celebration. The new owners, Stephanie Chen and Anderson Le are awesome. We had several families staying and visiting the hotel for the party. The Inn is small, but meets all the needs. The prices for a room with kitchenette, free wifi and parking are moderate for Laguna. We loved the property amenities and utilized the pool/bar area and fire pit. After a day of fun, the fire pit was a big hit with more socializing (and s'mores)! The location is directly across from the beach and Heisler Park . Within walking distance is a Pavilion's with Starbucks and a full service deli / bakery. We are OC residents so we know the area, but for tourists, a trolley runs year round at no cost, or it is an easy walk to the center of town full of restaurants and shops. Stephanie and Anderson went above and beyond accommodating our party and guests. The rooms have a style of their own, are well maintained, clean and comfortable. The friendly owner(s) and staff add to the great vibe of this amazing city! We highly recommend the Tides Inn and plan to make it our "staycation" lodging for next year. read more

We stayed at the Tides and were very happy we did. I requested a room away from the highway and was delighted that we were put in the back. The rooms are well decorated, and very beach themed. The shower had good pressure and nice soap and shampoo's. They have free wifi, a must these days. The owners are very pleasant and really want you to enjoy your stay. Love the proximity to the main beach, and the free parking is a huge plus. The parking is covered for the most part. The pool area is great with a wonderful fireplace and seating area. We highly recommend this inn. After reading some of the very few negative reviews, I felt I should give an unbiased positive review. Fortunately most people loved the place as did we. read more

Quaint, great staff...friendly and helpful..location is walking distance to downtown...not a short walk...would stay again

nice hotel staff that recommended great restaurants. the hotel is close to a lot of stuff to do. clean and cozy room. didn't use the pool, but it looked nice with an outdoor fireplace. read more

Hubby and I stayed at this charming hotel for 2 nites and were totally pleased with the accomodations! The room was decorated with lovely shabby chic style furniture and was very clean and comfortable and a great value for the area. We especially appreciated Judy's, the Manager's, gracious assistance in checking in late. She didn't make us feel that we were inconveniencing her at all. We will happily recommend The Tides to others! read more

The staff here were extremely helpful and professional with helping my parents whilst my dad was taken ill on vacation. The property is well taken care of and has a very relaxing atmosphere. I would recommend this hotel gladly. read more

This place rocks!! When my wife and I were dating, she took me here on our first little getaway together. I took her back here to propose =)

I had a great experience at the Tides. The rates are reasonable and the room was clean, cute and pretty spacious. The Tides is technically a motel but honestly, you can't tell the difference. The staff were really nice very helpful. It was right near the downtown area as well as the beach and I was able to walk to both fairly easily. If you want posh, I would suggest staying somewhere else but if you want a great bargain while still being cute, clean and convenient, I think the Tides is a great choice. read more

My mom and I decided to head down to Laguna Beach for Labor Day weekend at the last minute. Most hotels that we were familiar with were booked. So we took a chance on "The Tides Inn". As we pulled into the parking lot we noticed it was a small but quaint little place. We checked in with no problems and the staff was very warm and welcoming. We headed up stairs to our room and as soon as I opened the door I felt at home. The room was decorated so cute, it had a full kitchen, couch, kitchen table and a separate bedroom with two beds and a bathroom; its perfect for a small little family. We ate breakfast there every morning and made sandwiches to take down to the beach for lunch. The pool area was very nice as well, it has a fireplace and an area to bar b q with plenty of chairs to relax. Only one small issue is the parking, I drive a suburban and the spots are a little tight, however, I was able to get in and out pretty easily and best of all the parking is FREE!!! Most of the time I left my car there and I either walked, took the free shuttle or took a cab. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and look forward to coming back in the spring. read more