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The Islander Motel
2 stars

The Islander Motel

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
See location+1 831 426 7766
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C$ 99
Cheapest

rate per night

7.9
Good
based on 775 reviews
775 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 99
King room
C$ 106
Queen room
C$ 337

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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.

Rating
7.9
Good
Based on 775 verified guest reviews

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Standard Room
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Queen room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Islander Motel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer

Basics

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

Media and entertainment

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

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Microwave

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor

Services and conveniences

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Disabled Access

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rental

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of The Islander Motel

7.9
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775 verified ratings
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Very good
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48
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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

  • Mission Santa Cruz1 km
  • Cocoanut Grove1.3 km
  • Main Beach1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum2.7 km
  • State Lighthouse Museum2.7 km
  • DeLaveaga Golf Course2.9 km
  • University of Santa Cruz Arboretum3 km
  • Pasatiempo Golf Course3.3 km

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Check-in/Check-out

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

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Islander Motel

Low season

July

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 294
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Top tips for your stay at The Islander Motel

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

FAQs when booking at The Islander Motel

  • Where is The Islander Motel located?

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

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

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

  • Does The Islander Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Islander Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Islander Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, The Islander Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is The Islander Motel from the airport?

    The Islander Motel is 43 km from San Jose. The Islander Motel is 46.7 km from Monterey Regional.

  • Does The Islander Motel have a pool?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Islander Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Islander Motel in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Islander Motel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Islander Motel.

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