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Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Reconnect with the earth's rhythm at Islander Motel Santa Cruz, a sanctuary harmoniously blended with its pristine surroundings, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Cruz and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. This motel is 3 minutes drive to Main Beach and 6 minutes drive to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Embrace the outdoors with Egyptian-cotton sheets, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable & satellite channels, premium bedding, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping and air conditioning, nature-inspired interiors. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility, a phone, a desk and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

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

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Swimming pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Fence around pool
  • Year Built - 1963
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 1:00 AM. Guests must be at least 19 to check-in.

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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. 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.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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-authorize 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

Other details

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

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Ocean Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 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
Main Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sky Glider - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 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 Islander Motel Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 15 to October 31.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

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