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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette
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Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Cocktail Lounge - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
As a guest of Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 716 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved not only the room but the convenience of everything being walking distance especially the Boardwalk and beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cozy, clean. There is everything you need. Everything works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao Ker

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite its outdated amenities, the hotel staff exhibited a friendly demeanor. However, the carpet was noticeably soiled if one did not wear shoes. While the bedding was clean and of a softer quality, the toilet exhibited a loud noise during flushing. Overall, the stay was satisfactory for a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dora

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive! All the basics! Television didn't work and staff came in immediately and fixed it! Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was very pleasant. Room by was nice and well kept. Staff was very friendly. It is B off season here, so parking was easy. Walkable to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zadok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was well located on the west side of Santa Cruz. Was amazed the room had a real fridge with frozen and cold section separate. Overall no complaints, for the price and the location. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kalli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Right down from the boardwalk and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodations. Only two quibbles: overhead light was buzzing so I only used the lights next to the bed, and heater/AC was a bit on the noisy side, but not enough to interfere with sleep. But for the price, it was a good value. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

yulia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
stayed for two nights and the stay wasn’t all that bad but the area made my partner and I feel tense and scared. Homeless people in the area, and if you’re in the budget room you are staying in front of a skate park and a stop light which you will hear all the noise from it. The walls are also thin, I could here my neighbor in the bathroom on his phone and then flushing the toilet. There is a TV but with only one channel to watch, so we brought our own devices. Bathroom: clean, just dirty from buildup in the shower. Smells like bleach which shows they cleaned it but it lingers. Toilet has an INTENSE flush, kinda scary if you don’t like loud noises. Bed: stayed for two night but never got our sheets swapped just new towels. Bed is okay, thin blanket that feels crusty. The top blanket had marks of cigarette burns which made me feel so gross and we kept it on the floor to not use. Couldn’t really sleep with all the noise from the street. Office: no complaints! Nice girl at the front, made me feel like this place should be fine! Overall stay: it was close to a lot and made it really easy to travel but I wouldn’t stay again, if you’re on vacation treat yourself to a vacation and not having to worry about your safety so much with this area. It’s a cool spot for a budget friendly one night stay but not for a vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percival

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalli

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Over all the room was very nice but small and noisy they charge a $200 dollar deposit which is very high for this property stay at surf city next door much better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this place! Location is super convenient and just few minutes of walk to the beach and all the attractions. We had a quiet and restful sleep, property also has a convenient free parking. The staff is amazing, super kind and helpful people. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice and made check in easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024