The Tides Laguna Beach

Property class: 2

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An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.
A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Explore the area

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460 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
  • Place, Heisler Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Laguna Beach

This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include free newspapers in the lobby and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Diver's Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bear Flag Fish Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Tides Laguna Beach

WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This motel is smoke free.

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1949
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Laguna Beach Tides
Tides Laguna Beach
Tides Motel Laguna Beach
Tides Laguna Beach Motel
The Tides Laguna Beach Motel
The Tides Laguna Beach Laguna Beach
The Tides Laguna Beach Motel Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1013 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute motel. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mutya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! Staff so welcoming and had beach towels for us to use since we didn't pack any.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly and warm staff, beach towels and chairs and umbrellas available, spacious room. Very happy with our stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spotless comfortable room, friendly and accommodating staff that went above and beyond. Well located with easy walk into town. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and charming ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean, great location,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice, clean hotel with good parking and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and check-in. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides is a lovely place. It’s our paradise in Laguna Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this hotel! The location was excellent and very walkable, with great restaurants nearby and Laguna Beach Park right across the street. Our second floor room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fairly economical motel environment , safe and convenient location to explore Laguna Beach. walk across street to Heinsler Park walkways by the ocean. Good pool for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure and close by. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laguna is perfection. This sweet hotel makes it even more perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, close to the beach and everything, nice pool, noise air conditioning and sometimes the surroundings. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach cottage feel. Very pleasant and welcoming staff. Dog friendly. Close and easy access to beach and downtown Laguna,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the room was cute, property was very nice
Welcome letter along with two waters and cookies
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The hotel is very tiny, which we loved and close to the beach. Perfectly located next to the beach & restaurants. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room waa cozy and perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Staff was great. Location and price were both excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer friendly well msintained
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place period.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025