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Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA

★★ 522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, US

8.3 guest rating· 555 reviews

About this hotel

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!

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Rooms & rates

Single Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 1 · 16 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 14 m² · Queen Bed, King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

King Bed

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

2 Queen Bed

Sleeps 4 · 14 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

1 King Bed & 1 Full Bed

Sleeps 4 · 14 m² · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Family Double Room

Sleeps 4 · 14 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Higher level toilet
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.3555 reviews

+ Clean and comfortable+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Value for moneyNo breakfast optionsSome cleanliness issuesBad smell in room
Cleanliness8.1
Service8.6
Location8.6
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.6

Perfect

10.0

Clean and friendly staff

Nothing

Amber · US · 2026-07-24

Grande chambre confortable

7.0

J'ai pu avoir une chambre au calme. La chambre était spacieuse et le lit très confortable. La piscine est agréable pour finir la journée mais on entend bien les voitures. Personnel sympathique.

Il faudrait une cafetière et les sols même s'ils sont très bien aspirés ne sont pas assez lavés, j'ai mis mes tongs à l'intérieur.

ariane · FR · 2026-07-23

This is not a fancy place, but it was nicer and more pleasant than a lot of motels out there.

7.0

It was a comfortable room and surprisingly quiet for being on a major road.

The parking spaces are super narrow. This seems to be a norm in Santa Cruz—a lot of places we went had much narrower spaces than we're used to, so this may not be unique to The Islander. But just something to be aware of if you're renting a car.

Lindsey · US · 2026-07-20

The elderly neighbors were very rude and disrespectful to us. They were also arrogant while we cele.

5.0

Placing elderly people near us.

Salcedo · US · 2026-07-20

Good to know

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.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 5 and older are allowed.

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Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.