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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Garden
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 326 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 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
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and coffee/tea makers

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)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz on Mar 27, 2025 start from CA $101.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 681 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

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

Tristan

Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

GILBERT

Iconic location across from river & skate park. Cant beat the price for Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

Mitzi

Really nice motel, I was upgraded to a Queen room. The smell in the room was not the best but it was overall a decent room for the price, very quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Quiet, cozy, clean. There is everything you need. Everything works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Staff was very nice and made check in easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mario

Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kalli

Right down from the boardwalk and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zadok

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

Michael

Great location, friendly staff nice room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Perfect for out of town work stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thao Ker

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

John

Inexpensive! All the basics! Television didn't work and staff came in immediately and fixed it! Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

Stacy

Cute room, large bathroom and shower, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Percival

It was great, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Love staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Close to Boardwalk, great staff & very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cienna

Customer service was great and the room was the cheapest and cleanest we stayed at on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremey

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

8/10 Good

Kalli

Comfy to stay at when you've been on the road traveling for too long.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rysa

Birthday Trip Success
Came down for birthday group trip, loved this place! Great location, easy parking and check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024