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About this property
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking. The air-conditioned guest rooms at The Islander Motel are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen HDTV and free local calls. A microwave and a refrigerator are featured in all rooms. A 24-hour reception is available to guests of the smoke-free Islander Motel. The famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 1.2 km from this motel. Cowell's Beach is 5 minutes' drive away. The University of California, Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carel
United States
“The staff was so friendly and helpful. Loved the hotel, and the rooms were clean, and the beds were comfy.” - Mevlude
Germany
“It’s really perfectly located and the couple who run the place are just the cutest! The place is super clean! I’m always cautious with these kind of motels because sometimes there’s other weird guests around, but I have to say this one is very...” - Nicolas
Cambodia
“Property is well located, super clean and the owners family so kind and helpful great value for money” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Lovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!” - Esme
United Kingdom
“Comfortable room with all the amenities we would expect. Very welcoming staff and plenty of parking spaces.” - Susan
Australia
“good value property with free parking and reasonably close to the centre” - Sandra
Germany
“nice and big room, good facilities, friendly staff” - Kevin
Canada
“There were plenty of blankets on the bed. The bed itself had a firm mattress and was super comfortable.” - Stefan
Germany
“Wonderful family-run motel, well-located in Santa Cruz. Free coffee and English breakfast tea in the morning. The original 60s neon sign is amazing!” - Paul
United States
“Clean rooms, great service, very good people, good price. Thank you!”
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Child policies
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
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.
This is a 100% non-smoking property. If a guest smokes in a room, the hotel will charge an additional fee.
Pets are not allowed on the property premises.
Parking is limited to 1 car per room.
No extra beds are available.
A deposit is required for stays. Please contact motel for details.
Please note: There is an early check-in fee. Contact the property for more details.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.