The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property In Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz)
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  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Fence around pool
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05/10/2024 - 05/11/2024
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Property Description

A stay at The Islander Motel Santa Cruz places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Main Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Monterey Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ocean Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Town Clock - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Williams-Reynolds House - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mission Santa Cruz - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Main Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sky Glider - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 55.1 km / 34.2 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 66.2 km / 41.1 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.1 km / 38.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Islander Motel Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Swimming pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built - 1963
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Fence around pool

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 15 to October 31.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures