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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, us

Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA - main view

About the Property

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from downtown Santa Cruz, The Islander Motel offers easy access to the city's attractions including the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned guest rooms equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen HDTV, free WiFi, and free local calls. Each room also features a convenient microwave and refrigerator for your convenience.

Exceptional Service
Our smoke-free motel offers a 24-hour reception to cater to all your needs during your stay at The Islander Motel.

Book now for a relaxing stay in Santa Cruz with free parking included!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property pre-authorizes credit cards for late check-in arrivals. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Guests are kindly requested to confirm their reservation before 16:00 on the day of arrival. Please contact the hotel for further details. Guests must present confirmation upon check in. Guests must be 21 years of age to make a reservation at this hotel. This hotel does not accept reservations made with an American Express card. This is a 100% nonsmoking property. If a guest smokes in a room, the hotel will charge an additional fee. Pets are not allowed on the property premises. Parking is limited to 1 car per room. No extra beds are available. A deposit is required for stays. Please contact motel for details. Please note: There is an early check-in fee. Contact the property for more details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 16, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027 Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent549 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean and comfortable and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service8.6
Location8.6
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage7.6
Overall Experience8.7

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Kristy
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 25, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We stay here every time we visit family in Santa Cruz

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Lorenzo FresnedausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 23, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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DeborahusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Friendly staff. Nice renovations and didn’t break the bank."

10.0

Very clean and comfortable.

Liked it all.

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Debbie MytelsusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 18, 2025

"This is a great place to stay for 1 or 2 nights when you don't plan to spend much time in the room."

9.0

The staff was very pleasant and friendly. There were many "little" things that were nice -- like hooks installed on the back of the bathroom door, and other hook for having one's towel so you could reach it easily when stepping out of the shower. Beds were comfortable, and the colorful bedspread was also attractive.

We would have liked a coffee maker in the room -- but the coffee available in the office WAS very good quality.

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RobertusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"For the price, very nice."

8.0

Able to get in early, thank you Rose. Room was completely renovated, nicely done. Pretty quiet, too.

No coffee in room. Coffee in lobby could be a much better quality.

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JohnusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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F. Jay
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

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.

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Ron
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Close to everything

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DANIEL
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Clean and convenient place to stay!

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AlexeyruRU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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