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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street. Santa Cruz Main Beach and Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 6 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 52 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 Monterey Bay 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

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • 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
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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 640 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 640 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 640 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 640 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 640 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

jose g

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, very close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room didn't have a kitchenette. Just a bathroom and bed, which is all we really needed. Bathroom was not luxurious but was clean and functional. Air-conditioning was great since road outside was loud (cars during day, beach goers at night). Parking space right outside room. Pretty close to the Boardwalk, definitely walkable distance. Fridge was nice and cool, plus its freezer actual froze things, like our ice packs! A good, clean budget room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
right next to boardwalk was able to just walk there from the inn and avoid parking fees and stress lol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great walking location
Perfect location for walking to the boardwalk and beach or just to get food because you didn't double check if the kitchenette had a oven for the homemade pizza you planned on having. Cute little family room suit. Only problem is the bed is as hard as the floor. The pillows were nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location near downtown Santa Cruz, walkable distance from key areas in the city. The room was small for the price but overall fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

victoria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
all the extra charges arrogant front desk clerk ice wasnt even free was hot day never will i stay there again water in bathroom smelled of rotten eggs way to much money for the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Trice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mechon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel near the boardwalk in my opinion I've s
The options where did you stay for work family business friend couple and I've tell you I've done all of it and every time courteous quick respectful rooms are clean affordable highly recommend staying here I've been staying at this hotel for for so years sometimes I stay when I come out to see shows with my friends or I take a date out or sometimes I stay because I work over here on a commute every time it's been the same experience very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot to just relax especially if you travel or drift around for work and are penny pinching. Accommodating staff, stores and laundry in walking distance, and next to the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Apollo

Travelled with partner
Good place to stay, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, and kind. Overall amazing place to stay. I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A tiered property maintained with countless coats of paint. Unmatched Fixtures with power sources inconveniently placed. Quaintly outdated and outlasting it’s inevitable disappearance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel wasn’t bad. The parking lot is definitely same but doable However, the smaller the vehicle, the better to maneuvering. The motel is definitely dated and could use remodeling. Did find a toenail on the bed but room was still clean otherwise. Front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. Our room was on the road side, was noisy at times but not so bad. There are provided ear plugs. It would have been nice to have sheer day curtains to avoid the walk by peeping. Hotel was decent for the most part.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Great experience. Lady at desk was very friendly. Staff was also friendly. Beds and pillows were so comfortable and room was exceptionally clean not just regular clean but very excellent. Im gonna be looking for this place again next time for sure. Everything was in walking distance didnt have to move my car for days while we were enjoyong the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, met my needs..good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Couples trip
The outside of the hotel is clearly dated but the room was clean and the staff friendly. We had fresh towels each day and were within walking distance of downtown and the boardwalk. Only negative for me was the large gap between the window and the curtain because it let in just enough light that I a dark sleeper, had a little struggle. Over all it was a decent stay. Beware parking can get tight and be limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast checkin process. Even before checkin I had a welcoming courtesy call from Jessica the inn keeper, who assisted me and walked through their process and advised me accordingly when my plans induced a late checkin. Thank you Jessica!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

IGNACIO, SACRAMENTO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Kind check in. Very nice location for walking to the boardwalk, beach and restaurants at the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean. Close to downtown and to boardwalk. Great for families too. Easy parking. Will be using this hotel again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024