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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz
Along with express check-out, this motel has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a vending machine, a garden, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk
Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel
Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel Santa Cruz
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk Hotel Santa Cruz
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Americas Best Value Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Americas Best Value Boardwalk
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Riverside Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Santa Cruz
Riverside & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 654 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

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was much nicer than expected. Staff was very helpful in recommending where to eat and how to get there. Parking was always available. They even provided ear plugs for street noise but we didn't need them and slept peacefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the Boardwalk and Wharf, also to the event we attended. The room had a musty small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff nice room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room
Nice room for a basic overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kalli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy to stay at when you've been on the road traveling for too long.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean , room clean , cheap on the coffee , 1 coffee pod ,the owner or the manager said to me when arrived early that I could park on property until room is ready . Which was great . The board walk is a 5 min walk away . I went back to see if the room was ready as the owner ,manager stated he would let me in the room early as soon as it was ready . So I went back 2 hrs before check in , room was ready although the manager , owner wanted 30.00 for early arrival . He never told me that or I would not have wasted time . I understand though. It’s all about money . What he doesn’t realize it’s about repeat business. Also a huge homeless encampment in front of the motel . The price is right , decent stay . Clean inside the room . Location is good . Stay there again unless he reads my honest review and doesn’t let me stay there lol
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very walkable to the boardwalk. The price was right and the room is adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

gerson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a noisy area because is located around the streets. All the cars are making noise all the time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best parking space per car in a town where people drive cars the size of golf carts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is walkable to beach. Homeless encampment nearby. Tiny bathroom, small room. Noisy area with traffic, they supply ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lakeytra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was extremely uncomfortable. My husband and I tossed and turned all night. Also the room walls are so thin, you can hear your neighbors t.v. That was very annoying!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are on ground floor , no stairs to walk up and down. Very convenient. Just the room is small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not a good stay and I have stayed at this property before. The parking was directly across from an encampment and a very busy street and not directly in front of the street side room. Aside from the noise, we were moving our daughter into school and had to unload the entire carload for safety. The management would not allow us to park on inner lot and refused to help us in any way. Initially booked for two nights, we stayed the one night and checked out. I will not stay here again. The management was rude and unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

hua

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rysa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rysa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for the price and location this was perfect for a night in santa cruz. walkable to the boardwalk/dowbtown. the room was really just to sleep in and were in it for maybe 3 hours total so perfect for the situation. clean, chill.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024