The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2 stars
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
8.3
Very good
based on 793 reviews
793 reviews
Thu 25/9
-
Fri 26/9
1 room, 2 guests
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C$ 114
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
C$ 114
Standard Room
C$ 142
Queen room
C$ 323
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Overview

Located in Santa Cruz, California, the Islander Motel is only a five-minute walk from downtown. Cowell’s Beach is a five-minute drive, while the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is less than a mile away. This budget, family hotel is 27 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport and 28 miles from Monterey Peninsula Airport. It has a total of 22 non-smoking, air-conditioned guest rooms. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and includes free parking for guests.

This two-story hotel includes rooms with free local calls, phones with data ports, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet. There are hairdryers, mini-refrigerators, and electronic door locks on the rooms. The hotel also offers a seasonal heated outdoor pool for guests to enjoy. This establishment has televisions in the guest rooms with cable channels. There are also faxing services for guests traveling on business.

The hotel is located near a wide range of dining establishments with cuisine from around the world. Some of the closest restaurants include Sala Thai, Thai House, Ristorante Italiano, Golden Palace, and Hindquarter Bar & Grille. The Buttery is just a few steps from the hotel and severs a wide selection of American and French pastries, while Solaire Restaurant + Bar is even closer and offers meals and beverages.

Guests can find attractions like April Rose Natural Skin Care & Bodywork and Nickelodeon Theatre right near the hotel. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is less than a half-mile from the establishment.

8.3
Very good rating
Based on 793 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Thu 25/9
Fri 26/9
Standard Room
1 king bed
C$ 142
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 157
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 158
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
C$ 466
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 512
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
C$ 114
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 142
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 158
nightly with fees
Queen room
2 queen beds
C$ 323
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
C$ 335
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
C$ 489
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Pool view

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Disabled Access
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Microwave

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • 24hr front desk
  • Key card access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rental

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

8.3
Very good
793 verified ratings
Wonderful
317
Very good
178
Good
157
Okay
44
Fair
48
Mediocre
19
Poor
30

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5.1
Fair
Karen, Jan 2020
Pros (+) Location. Room was nothing to look at
Cons (-) Cleaner bedding and room

Location

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Museum of Art and History0.6 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1 km
  • Hinds House1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.2 km
  • Undertow Roller Coaster1.2 km
  • Cocoanut Grove1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.5 km
  • Branciforte Adobe1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf2 km

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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  • How long should you stay at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

  • Where is The Islander Motel Santa Cruz located?

    The Islander Motel Santa Cruz is located at 522 Ocean Street, 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Museum of Art and History is the closest landmark to The Islander Motel Santa Cruz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz.

  • Does The Islander Motel Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Islander Motel Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, The Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is The Islander Motel Santa Cruz from the airport?

    The Islander Motel Santa Cruz is 43.7 km from San Jose. The Islander Motel Santa Cruz is 45.9 km from Monterey Regional.

  • Does The Islander Motel Santa Cruz have a pool?

    Yes, The Islander Motel Santa Cruz has a pool on-site.

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Distance to airport

8.4
1.0 km
San Jose
43.7 km

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