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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
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
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Point of interest
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
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
The current price is HK$642
HK$783 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 777 reviews
The price is HK$546
HK$635 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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About the area

Map
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mystery Spot - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abbott Square Market - ‬10 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, or take advantage of nearby mountain biking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

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)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
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Property amenities

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike 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 (centimetres): 84
ROOM

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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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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 checkout 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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-authorise 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

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The Islander Motel
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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 that you 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 practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as 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

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8/10 Good

Clean and convenient place to stay!
DANIEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and comfortable room
Biswadeep, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Close to everything
Ron, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always an enjoyable time here. Staff is super welcoming and professional. Will be booking again!!
Charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved how comfortable the beds were. Everything was clean and neat, and there were plenty of amenities in the room to have a comfortable stay. Although we drove somewhere else for dinner, there are plenty of places to eat close by.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

just a cute no hassle surf hotel.
Jennifer S, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Great stay and lovely staff!!
Kristan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Good priced motel
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy access to all the Surfing spots..
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 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 Excellent

Excellent motel. All around nice and comfortable
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The property was located conveniently in the middle of Santa Cruz and around some wonderful restaurants and businesses. The owner was very polite and went out of her way to help us and bring us fresh towels. I also enjoyed chatting with her. The space was clean and there is a small swimming pool in the front of the complex. We had a relaxing and joyful time there.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice staff and clean rooms!! Close to downtown which was perfect for us
Kassidy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Pleasantness of staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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 Excellent

Fantastic

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

10/10 Excellent

Nice overnight stay

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

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

The staff is very friendly had great interactions they really care about your comfort
Jeremey, 1-night trip