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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.

Check Room Availability

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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MarjoriefrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 7, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Lit confortable

Très mauvaise isolation Rapport qualité prix assez élevée Fréquentation moyenne

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SamanthausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 31, 2025

"A perfect local getaway spot"

10.0

Clean and comfortable! Lovely host at the front desk who is always so kind 💗

I have no complaints the place is lovely

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JoniusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 29, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Clean room, comfy bed, nice people at check-in

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DavidusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 28, 2025

"Great location, quiet and comfortable."

9.0

Great coffee machine in the office.

Check in process seemed a little long.

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NikolaiusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 13, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JandeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

It’s a 60s/70s style place but very well maintained, very clean. Staff very friendly with tasty coffee at reception.

Nothing

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Anita
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Pleasant short stay. Room was very small but had all the amenities we needed.

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Jaime
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 1, 2025

"Good"

4.0

Okay do the reviews seem on par however i would like to add my 2 cents. Yes the rooms are affordable however i would never stay here again. There was a stain on my blanket and the pool closed very early. The couple who runs this place are the rudest people ever! We were so happy to go on this family trip but they charge extra per person which we did not know. It did not ask us how many people were staying and the front desk guy is super rude and sexist! He would not let me get a work in and talked over me. Very condescending towards women but once by husband stepped in it was a different tone. The woman is an instigator and they were speaking badly about us. The beds were not comfortable at all and its in a shady area. Parking lot is small and the rooms looked alot better in the photos than irl. Super disappointed, would not stay here again.

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Jennifer
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 23, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

It was clean. Staff very friendly. Parking spaces are tough, very small.

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MARC
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 21, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Small parking lot. Be sure to call ahead with special requests for rooms. They don’t read requests.

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