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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 | Private kitchenette
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hodgie's of the Boardwalk - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise 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 any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$137.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 766 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple room walking distance to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable Close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and nice. Manager was very nice and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, we had a great time, property was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

I like very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a cheap, quick stay, I really can't find much to complain about for the price. Staff was friendly and welcoming, check-in was quick, and you're within walking distance of a lot of what's worth seeing in Santa Cruz. Bed was clean and comfortable, got a good night's sleep. Not the fanciest, not the quietest, but if you're looking to save money you're probably not going to beat staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Dated but clean and staff are cooperative and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the boardwalk, you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to everything and good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient and fairly well-maintained hotel, wasn't a bad choice for a short trip. A few things could use some updating, but the wall-mounted dispensers for personal care products like soap & shampoo instead of small bottles was neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quiet. Room was clean. Nice staff. Perfect distance to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually take notes on hotels as part of a travel log, but forgot to do so in this case. All I remember is that the room was nice and clean and quiet. I enjoyed my one-night stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ten minute walk to the boardwalk. Front desk staff was kind and communicative. Rooms were clean and parking was easy. Allowed to check in early for a small fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and very kind management. Clean & comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean room, pleasant and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little on the noisy side, traffic and outside activity. They did provide earplugs in the room for the guests. A nice perk was the close proximity to the Boardwalk. A friendly staff member greeted me when I checked in. Room was very spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hootsa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect. The room is exactly like a pictures. The most important thing that I hope they improve it is cleaness. The floor is disgusting. Really need attention to cleanliness.Other things were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here a lot and love coming back every time. Great staff and easy accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay, it is well managed and clean, and the manager is very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It seemed very clean and it was very close to the boardwalk...even though it was on a busy street we were able to sleep fine...it defiantly quitted down...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at Riverside Inn. The staff is friendly always helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MINITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but a bit old .Toilet made loud noises and shook when flushed. Definitely need some remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pleased with my stay. Very close to the Boardwalk and had free parking. Room is dated, but it was clean and did the job for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025