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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
$77
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 205 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
(9 reviews)
  • 347 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(30 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 373 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 856 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap spot, but fine for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Inexpensive, close to the Boardwalk and easy check-in and Check-out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paola

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was booked to stay in a Budget Queen room, but the guests in it extended their stay and I got upgraded to a room with the kitchenette. The room is exactly what I needed, simple, close to the boardwalk, and a place to sleep for the night, not to mention quite inexpensive for the area. To be more detailed though, there were a number of small things that were a bit funky: The tv was hooked over top of the wall mount, meaning it might fall if you mistook it for a telescoping mount. Next to it was the main light for the room, which was damaged on the top of the fixture. In the kitchenette, none of the four burners started, but the sink had great water preassure and was quick to heat. The sam went for the bathroom, where you would get hot water almost immediately, though there was some calcium build-up on the showerhead which reduced the water pressure. The shower screen itself was toen at the top, separating from the rail rings. The mirror over the bathroom sink had some odd discoloration behind the surface, and the bedspread had a couple small dot-stains. Again, these really didn’t bother me all that much, the room itself was comfortable enough to sleep in, and I spent most of my time walking the area, and visiting the nearby beach, boarwalk, arcade, and warf. Likely will stay again if I need a cheap place to stay the night and be close to the action. Literally took my a max of 8 minutes to jog over to the boardwalk from my room, I loved the closeness to the action!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco Javier, Adelanto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean sheets and towels. Room very clean too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for our needs. We stayed here last year for our vacation in Santa Cruz. The management is kind. The did housekeeping and changed towels everyday. When ever we need something they can help with they take care of it! We really enjoyed how quiet it was! We've stayed there for two different years now, if we go back we'll stay there again, because we know what to expect. Enjoyed the fact that every room has a microwave and refrigerator, and a Smart TV. It was comfortable. Everyone is kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grecia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The inside is a bit outdated, but it served its purpose. A major bonus is its location. The staff at the front desk was so kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach boardwalk location was nice property was clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Guy behind the desk happily lent me office supplies. I needed tape and it saved a ton of time shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalli

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sneha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very small rooms but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

serena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect, we were able to park early and walk to the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the cofeee machine was broken. If yo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hailey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David, San Gabriel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was right next to a busy street from the bridge and river. There was loud music blasting till 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful. We arrive way before our scheduled time, the staff was kind to let me park there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Seemed like a nice family run motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025