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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    6 min walk
  • La Montana Taqueria
    5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    10 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.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. Mimi De Marta Dog Park and Ocean Street 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. 251 out of 648 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 648 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 648 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 648 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 648 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

Timothy

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Maja

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

10/10 Excellent

tricia

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

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rysa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rysa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value well worth. Close enough to boardwalk but not enough to deal with traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love this place. The owner is so nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Pleasant Place for the Right People
The hotel is very misleading with the information provided as they only provided half the information regarding check in. While it is understandable this place may not be 24/7 check-in, however they failed to mention about afterhours check-in which would have been greatly appreciated as then I wouldn't have to rush to check in at this place. I am not not sure why this place would only offer half the information and not just provide the full information so the guest can plan accordingly. Also the room I had was facing the main street and it was definitely loud. Looking back, while I did read the reviews on the noise, it is usually a hit or miss when it comes to this and unfortunately the reviews on the noise is true. It is quite loud for the area. I would definitely choose a different location if I was to ever come back to this area. The rooms while interior has been renovated, the overall color choice is dark making the place feel even darker. The lighting though is quite bright to my surprise. Water pressure for shower is not there, so it takes a while to wash and didn't really enjoy it. For some this place can be a good spot as it is nearby a lot of places such as the wharf and park, unfortunately this will not be a place I will be returning to after my experience. I will try out other places in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosita

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chair is to old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated and could use some freshening up. The staff and cleanliness are top notch! I'll take clean and comfortable over updating every time. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property manager with super friendly and helpful! Great little stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Travelled with family
The room was clean and convenient but the people staying next door were loud and standing outside of their room yelling and partying until 2:00am and the office did not say anything to them. My husband and 3 year old daughter and I got horrible sleep. Will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked how close everything was, however the carpet was dirty and turned our socks black, but everything else was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very close walking distance to the boardwalk. The beds we so comfortable and the staff was very attentive and friendly! Another plus is that they have full security cameras in the parking lot, so we felt very secure. We plan on staying here again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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