ISLANDER MOTEL SANTA CRUZ CA | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“I loved the easy walk to the boardwalk and local stores!”view full review

Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca - A 2-star motel with outdoor pool, air-conditioned rooms, and walking distance to downtown attractions

Located 3 blocks from Pacific Garden Mall, Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca features air-conditioned rooms equipped with 40-inch flat-screen HDTVs and free Wi-Fi. The Santa Cruz hotel maintains a seasonal fenced outdoor pool and front desk service until midnight. Guest rooms include private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hairdryers, while select accommodations offer two separate rooms with bedside lamps and tables. The property provides accessible rooms with 32-inch wide doorways and ADA-compliant features throughout. The Islander Motel positions guests 1 mile from the Museum of Art and History and 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Natural Bridges State Beach, known for its mudstone cliff sea arch, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are within 1 mile.

Pros

Walking distance to multiple restaurants including The Buttery and Hindquarter Bar & Grille within 0.5 miles

Accessible design features throughout property including pool area and parking

Ground floor entrance with no steps between parking and rooms

Clean rooms with modern amenities including microwave and refrigerator

Cons

34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

Seasonal pool not available year-round

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

King Bed

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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2 Queen Bed

2 persons

14 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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1 King Bed & 1 Full Bed

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Family Double Room

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 52.6 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.6 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Comfortable and Clean

“The room was very clean and well-maintained. I found the bed and pillows incredibly comfortable, which made for a restful night. Having a spacious room with a cozy atmosphere really enhanced my stay.” view full review

Restful Sleep

“I was fortunate to stay in a room with a king-size bed that was exceptionally comfortable. It was important for me to have a restful sleep, and this motel delivered perfectly on that front.” view full review

Nice Bathroom Upgrade

“The bathroom was newly remodeled and very nice. It added a modern touch to the overall experience, and I appreciated having a full-sized tub to relax in after a long day.” view full review

Ample Parking Space

“I found the guest parking to be very convenient. It was free and sufficient, allowing me to park easily without the hassle of hunting for a spot, which can often be stressful in busy areas.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.2 km

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

2.2 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.4 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.7 km

Theatre

Rio Theatre

1.1 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

2.2 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.4 km

Landmark

Pacific Avenue

1.4 km

Landmark

San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center

790 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.7 km

Landmark

Nickelodeon Theatre

1.4 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

780 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

860 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.5 km

Store

Shopper's Corner

610 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

2.1 km

Park

Abbott Square

620 m

Amusement Park

Laurel Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Del Mar Theatre

660 m

Landmark

L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery

1.5 km

Cinema

Regal Santa Cruz 9

670 m

Store

Whole Foods Market

1.1 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

2.5 km

Church

Mission Santa Cruz

1.5 km

Landmark

Sky Glider

2.2 km

Nearby

Spa Centre

Kiva Retreat House

570 m

Parks and Recreation Dept

180 m

325 Soquel Ave at Ocean Avenue

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

180 m

Broadway Playhouse

260 m

Ocean Street

260 m

Restaurants

Chelito's Pupuseria

380 m

107 Leonard St

Taqueria Jalapenos y Pupuseria

380 m

107 Leonard St

Samba Rock

250 m

291 Water St

Little Caesars

570 m

233 Ocean St

Pizza My Heart

810 m

1116 Pacific Ave Ste B

Marianne's Ice Cream

400 m

1020 Ocean St

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co

870 m

1330 Pacific Ave

Zoccoli's Delicatessen

1.0 km

1534 Pacific Ave

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ISLANDER MOTEL SANTA CRUZ CA, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca - A 2-star motel with outdoor pool, air-conditioned rooms, and walking distance to downtown attractions

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