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Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.
A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.
A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.
A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a table, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small dining table.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed with a colorful floral bedspread, a lamp, and a view into the bathroom.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz puts you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 20-minute stroll of Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Plus you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Monterey Bay and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

More

  • 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

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Santa Cruz
The Islander Motel
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Motel
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Islander Motel Santa Cruz on 27 Oct 2026 start from NZ$164, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Yep, Islander Motel Santa Cruz has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Yep, Islander Motel Santa Cruz is a short 19-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Does Islander Motel Santa Cruz have a pool?

Islander Motel Santa Cruz has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 15 to October 31.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

No, Islander Motel Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Islander Motel Santa Cruz?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Islander Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1030 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable yet very clean. Very friendly staff. We would definitely stay there again and recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We enjoyed our stay. All staff were helpful and able to accommodate an additional night’s stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good place to stay. The room is a bit cramped but it was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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clean room, good location, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, fairly comfy bed, convienent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This motel/hotel was super super clean, with nice bathrooms and very comfortable beds. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I come to Santa Cruz, I always stay at this motel. Great staff the room is comfortable always clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very clean room. Mattress was a little soft for me but I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Place was clean and everyone was very nice. Only thing to update is windows to keep out traffic noise. A good place between the beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and renovated room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good place to stay if you need to sleep. It’s just fine. Staff is friendly and the property feels pretty safe. Great for the price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfy. Parking was a little bit tight, but the location is central to everything Santa Cruz, and feels quiet and safe at night. ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Parking was tight but doable. Room pleasant and clean. Staff very friendly. Keurig coffee available in morning. Wonderful bakery/cafe walking distance for breakfast, The Buttery. Nice Deli across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Check in and check out was both good by a nice Lady, Coffee was really good, room was clean and also a nice comfortable bed . It was definitely worth the price I would say
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, cozy and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay here at the Islander. The room was clean and smelled good, the staff was friendly and helpful, and check-in and check-out were easy. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice and clean. Nice staff. We didn't like waiting 30 minutes for our room to be finished at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fast check in/checkout. Great rooms. Easy parking. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Older motel with clean rooms... Parking was a bit tight, but we managed. One of the MOST comfortable beds I've ever slept in a motel. The room was unusually dark, which was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always nice to stay here when we're in Santa Cruz. We love how convenient the location is to downtown. And the staff is so lovely and remember which room we like to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026