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Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Place, Ocean Street
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Pacific Avenue
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪16 min walk‬
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

18 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

14 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

About this property

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

A seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.

Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests aged under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Islander Motel Santa Cruz. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Amenities include a vending machine
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
Just a 2-minute drive from Mission Santa Cruz and a few minutes from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

As a guest of Islander Motel Santa Cruz, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

Fenced pool
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
2 floors
Built in 1963
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 25

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

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 noon 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

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.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open on 15 May and close on 31 October.
One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at Islander Motel Santa Cruz.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Islander Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a pleasant stay. Room nice and clean. Staff friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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