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Find your flow and follow it to The Islander Motel in Santa Cruz. This inspiring and beautiful city is situated on California's Central Coast and showcases a long pier that stretches into Monterey Bay. From dramatic beaches to redwood-covered mountains to organic agricultural farmland, you'll find an uncommon diversity of landscapes in Santa Cruz.

Choosing one place to visit is nearly impossible! Shops, restaurants, amusement parks, nature reserves, museums, shows - be sure to experience all this sunny city has to offer. The Islander Motel's welcoming and air-conditioned guestrooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with modern conveniences like a 40-inch flat-screen HDTV, complimentary toiletries, and free Wi-Fi.
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To book an accessible room, please select the appropriate room type, which can be found below (based on availability). Find all of our property's accessibility features listed here. Please contact us directly at The Islander Motel for any special requests and our friendly staff will be happy to assist.
Walk into The Islander Motel's charming and cozy guestrooms to experience an immediate sense of comfort and satisfaction. Be sure to take advantage of our high-speed Wi-Fi to post your favorite beach photos to social media. After a fun day in the sun, kick back and unwind by watching your favorite show on a 40 flat-screen HDTV.
Enjoy your stay at The Islander in our One Double and One King guestroom complete with one King-sized bed and separate room with one full-sized bed large enough to accommodate a maximum of four adults. This guestroom is furnished with a bedside lamp and table, a table and seating area. Wake up each morning feeling well-rested on our superior mattresses.
The following guest reviews are submitted by guests after their stay at the The Islander Motel. These reviews are the opinions of the guest that reflect their experience at this property. Please enter the valid email address used to book your stay at The Islander Motel to write a review. The motel is clean, the neighborhood is good, the prices are right, and the location is great.
Jump into your car for a drive to visit more of Santa Cruz County's top sites and attractions. Head to West Cliff Drive for a breathtaking scenic walk or bike ride with sensational panoramas of the Pacific Ocean. Natural Bridges State Beach displays a remarkable mudstone cliff sea arch that graces the beach.
Reviews (8)
Aaron Lopez Salem Guy
Aaron Lopez Salem Guy
Jan 04, 2022
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Love to stay here. The rooms are very clean and the staff is very nice. I love that they have coffee in the morning. Good place to stay. Very safe.
Suman Dhal
Suman Dhal
Jan 02, 2022
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Nice, clean room and comfortable stay. The location was close to great restaurants and Cafe. My husband and I enjoyed our stay. Thank you to the staff!
Nick M.
Nick M.
Dec 12, 2021
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0/5. Whoever the grandma is that works in the lobby need to be fired and put on the streets. She has 0 respect for anybody and will take your money and refuse to give it back. Me and my legal team are looking to file a lawsuit against this woman. For a hole in the wall motel I guess this is what to expect. Pay a little more for the best western next store, Trust me it’s worth it
Study T.
Study T.
Dec 08, 2021
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It's cheap place. Price is cheap, but it's sketchy. I rented it once and since then avoided it. I usually don't rate places 1 star unless I hate it. I rented a single queen bedroom with my partner and they charged us an extra $120 because the housekeeper said broke their ac/ heater. We literally just walked out of the room and into the lobby and they weren't in a call with the housekeeper too. We were customers who were blamed and charged to pay a fee not made by us.
If you book this place, I recommend checking the room thoroughly in detailed, if you see anything wrong or weird with your room
J. L.
J. L.
Nov 15, 2021
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Great budget spot that’s clean, accommodating and a nice walk to the ocean.
Noel Mahoney
Noel Mahoney
Sep 21, 2021
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We stayed here during a big US road trip down from San Fran to LA. It's a simple motel but it was clean, safe and friendly. The staff who ran it were kind and friendly too. We were from the UK so very accommodating to those who have no clue where they're going.
Eugina Torrez
Eugina Torrez
Jul 14, 2021
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I didn't have any major issues there. Comfortable pillows and bed. It was a last minute trip and the best price I could find for a decent room. A safe 17 minute walk to the boardwalk. The room wasn't ready when I got there but just a short wait to get one. No breakfast but they have coffee in at the desk. Clean room and decent water pressure. I would stay there again for a 1 maybe 2 day trip.
Anne Engle
Anne Engle
Jun 19, 2021
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The Islander Motel has everything I needed. It's clean and comfortable. The room is decently sized. There is a table and chairs by the window so you can sit and catch cool breezes. The bed is very, very comfortable and the motel is pretty quiet. The location is perfect and convenient to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. I would definitely recommend this place.