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The Islander Motel

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Montreal, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

OK for the cost. nothing special. Next time I would pick something closer to the water. shower was ok tv was ok bed was fine parking included no sound reduction - noise from the parking lot was clear in the room

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Worthington, Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Might well be the inspiration for Tim Buckley's great song from the 1960s, "Love from Room 109 at The Islander (Pacific Coast Highway)" on his Happy Sad album: "I was lost without a song, without a melody/You came into my hotel life/You made my room a home/Ah, now, mama, don't you know what you done/You made the sunshine in the... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

My elderly mother and I were travelling, and stayed here based on TripAdvisor. We initially requested two rooms. When I mentioned my mother, the volunteered that they had a single room on the ground floor (no stairs for her that way) with two bedrooms that we might like, and it cost less than two rooms. We took that room and... More

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Fullerton, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

property was clean. room was clean. no funny smells. everything looked as if it was being taken care of. good price for the stay and staff was very friendly and accommodating to our late night arrival. Would stay again!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This motel is exactly what we were after: a value-for-money place to stay that was reasonably central, clean, comfortable but still well-priced so no need to be fancy. The owners do a great job and the service they and their staff provide is excellent. The rooms are sizeable and well cleaned, with very comfortable beds and pillows. There were several... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Room was clean, bed was huge! The sttaff was polite. Didn't stay long, quick drive to boardwalk. Walk if had more time. Trip advisor discount helped. Extra pillows in room. Refrigerator in room. Lamps on both sides of bed.

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Asheville, nc
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Good price, easy walk downtown, very clean. Simple room worth the price. AC drowned out the road noise. I accidently left my glasses on the bedside table after checkout. Staff went above and beyond delivering them to a UPS office to mail them back to me. I am greatly appreciative!

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7 April 2013

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. More

Fresno, California, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

we booked a friday, saturday stay there and it was great. clean rooms with decent shower, bath. Some noise from the road but nothing insane. noise depends on your neighbors and their behavior as usual when staying somewhere. About a fifteen min walk to boardwalk and near to Pacific avenue and all its variety and life. We were relaxed and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Me and my friends stayed here for one night in mid Feb. We turned up at around 8pm one evening and enquired about the room rates - we paid less then $50 between three of us for the night. The motel manager was very friendly and helpful when checking in with them. The room was spotless and in good condition.... More

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Vallejo, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I had a wonderful stay at this Motel. The Staff was very friendly and willing to help. Also the Breakfast was nice! I had a wonderful stay at this Motel. The Staff was very friendly and willing to help. Also the Breakfast was nice! I had a wonderful stay at this Motel. The Staff was very friendly and willing to... More

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Address: 522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #15 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cleans and Comfortable, AAA 2 Diamond rated, 2 story with 22 guest rooms that include, complimentary continental breakfast, Free Local Calls, All rooms have phone with data port, Free WiFi. High speed Internet access in Room hairdryers. Some rooms with Micro fridges. free parking, Seasonally heated pool and electronic door locks for your security. located approximately 1 mile from the world famous Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. We are within walking distance to Downtown Santa Cruz, numerous nightclubs, theaters and shopping at Pacific Garden Mall. Roaring camp, Mystery Spot, The University of California Santa Cruz, the Museum of Art and History and Pasatiempo Golf Course are all nearby. We look forward to making your stay with us the Best Value in Santa Cruz. Sorry No Pets. ... more   less 
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