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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is $99
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room and a trash can.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with natural light.

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

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

View all photos for Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A motel with a row of rooms, a speed limit sign, and parked cars on the street.

Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a coffee machine.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a window.

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Two double beds with white linens and brown decorative runners, a bedside table with a phone and a clock, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

SUITE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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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)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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 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, a fire extinguisher, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1013 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay here great place close to the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, very accommodating staff and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, central location, fast WiFi, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable easy parking great location for walking to the beach or downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was easy, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient and close to front entrance Very clean building and rooms Room temperatures were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deluxe suite with two queens was amazing, two separate rooms with one bed in each room. Everything was great, we were so happy to find this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and nice room. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was secure and easy, right by our door. The AC worked well and was a pleasant sounding fan. It was a very restful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was tight
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, clean rooms, great shower, big thick towels and nice toilet paper. Comfortable bed, area can be loud at night but just until 10pm on a Friday night of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Free parking. We were able to walk to the boardwalk. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and nice, clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Ac working good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staffs, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed. Very quiet at night. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I'm in town. Close to everything buttttt management so nice. Its not a 5 star but its comfortable and quiet ,like one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was good, staff was friendly, and I can't complain about the price. We'll do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026