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The Islander Motel

2.0 of 5
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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The Islander Motel
Ranked #16 of 52 hotels in Santa Cruz
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great value(5)
  • Spotlessly clean(3)
  • Would definitely stay(3)
  • Lovely couple(3)
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Amsterdam
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The exterior looks great, beautiful midcentury details, very well maintained and decorated with flowers. Owners are very nice and told us they are getting all new furniture soon! Room, bed, bathroom, towels; everything was spotless clean. The rate was fine, about $62,- Room had no fridge in it which I really liked because these fridges normally keep me out of... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
1
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We stayed here for one night in February 2012. The room was ok but basic. There was no fridge or coffee facilities but there was a TV. It was about 10 minutes walk from downtown which meant getting around was easy. The breakfast was nice and unexpected. I would stay here again.

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 via mobile

Clean rooms with overall standard motel stuff. Good price. The door did not fit what made our night cold.

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Thousand Oaks, CA
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182 reviews 182 reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The rooms are perfectly adequate. It's an old motel. Sort of run down but clean. It is walking distance (.5 miles) from downtown. Breakfast is included, which is just toast and cereal. There is no in room coffee, but there are towels, shampoo, and cable.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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We arrived very early Thusrday and therefore got a cheap room (the prices rise the more customers they have). We could check in already at noon. OK room, good parking, simple breakfast at reception. In fine walking distance from Santa Cruz center. We decided to stay one more night and payed a higher price for Friday night, but it seems... More

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Close to restaurants and The Boardwalk/beach etc. Standard independent motel really, it did the job, the pool isn't too private being right on the side of the road. As for road noise, yeah it is fairly noisy, but most motels are situated on the side of main roads, so don't book one and then complain about road noise. And they... More

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Fremont, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

We booked the 2BR suite and were very happy that the room contains two real beds (not a couch that pulls out into a bed) in two separate areas with a lockable door in between and two TVs. The term "suite" may be a bit misleading -- it's like a typical hotel room, with a bedroom off the back, so... More

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Paris, France
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived to this motel really late without a reservation and the staff was really helpfull and nice. The rooms are really clean and confortable. There is a complimentary breakfast, the lady at the front desk even waited for us to wake up before closing the breakfast... It has a tiny pool in the parking lot... The only negative point... More

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London
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Lets face it, you're either going to love Santa Cruz or hate it same goes for staying in budget motels. This is a reasonably priced hotel in a very highly priced area to stay it is also classic motel: rooms opening on the the parking lot, basic accommodation. I chose here as we were only staying one night to visit... More

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Santa Clara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

-Carpet was dirty -Bed Sheets and blankets were thin, old, and had holes -Musky smell -Staff was rude- the man working called me and accused me of having friends stay in my room and demanded that I pay extra. (We were getting ready in costumes for Halloween downtown) I felt completely uncomfortable that the man was watching me from his... More

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522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Price range (per night):* INR3,417 - 9,522

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