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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 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

  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 717 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

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Cristopher

Traveled 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

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the bed and mattress
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

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

10/10 Excellent

Juventino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and within walking distance to the boardwalk.
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and the staff are amazing!
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall, San Diego

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeding expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025