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Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
City centre motel within easy reach of Mission Santa Cruz

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Point of interest
Reception
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz, with its coastal vibe near Monterey Bay, has everything you need. Relax by the seasonal pool, connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is ₹6,211
₹7,688 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 45 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

When you stay at Islander Motel Santa Cruz, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby mountain biking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Capitola Beach. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • One child (aged 5 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1963
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 33

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 15 to October 31
  • Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 5 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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 mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Santa Cruz
The Islander Motel
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Motel
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Islander Motel Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Islander Motel Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Islander Motel Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Islander Motel Santa Cruz like?

Islander Motel Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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Islander Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Bed
Location
Bathroom
Parking
Coffee
Toilet
Value
Downtown

What guests liked

  • Staff provided good recommendations on nearby dining options and the area was close to many stores and fast food restaurants. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and safe!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, we had a great stay…!
ROSA PALACIOS, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay and perfect location for us. Clean, comfortable and quiet as we had a 2nd story room away from the busy street(223)!
Rick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was clean. Staff very friendly. Parking spaces are tough, very small.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant motel in great location. On a busy street but not that loud in the room. Convenient to downtown and walkable to the Boardwalk
Janine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything
Ron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent staff, comfortable bed. Older property, however very clean and well kept. Only note is no in room coffee option. Would definitely come back!
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little motel!
Kelsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice overnight stay

Clean property, good location, nice staff
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean friendly staff, great amenities.
Kirsten, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Rose was wonderful! Will stay here again.
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasantness of staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

When I went to check in, the man at the front desk was kind of a jerk. The rooms were nice, easy parking, and close to pretty much everything, but again the desk man was overall not pleasant
Fredrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved the islander Motel. No hidden fees on Ac or anything of that nature. And very welcoming staff. 10/10 Would stay Again
Kenneth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very helpful when we realized that it was not pet friendly ; that Expedia claimed. They still allowed us to stay and were very pleasant.
Benita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Simple and comfortable.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This has been an easy chexk
Desy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean room. Like having 4 pillows on the bed, 2 more puffy, 2 less puffy. Very comfortable bed. Staff friendly and attentive. Only coffee for breakfast but rather go out for breakfast anyway. Staff gave good recommendations on morning and evening dining. Could not recommend any more highly. Perhaps a bit of highway noise early in the evening that became neglible later.
F. Jay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stay here often. Some of the room are really tiny but the beds and pillows are great. And location is convenient
Bill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like it here when ever I choose a hotel they are number one for me.
Rene, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nothing special about the hotel . The owner was not that friendly. His wife was. The room was clean l hope . The area was in a good location, next to a lot of stores and fast food restaurants .
Luis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fine, comforting to find a reasonably priced motel that felt clean, safe, very nice staff
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Reyna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value in Santa Cruz

I found the Islander to be just as described—clean room, well-located, good value, good welcome at the desk for my 9pm arrival.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very good stay at the islander ,clean room and bathroom , clean pool , we had a misunderstanding at check in but quickly was fixed , would stay here again ,good location