Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY580
CNY671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

Room options

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz also has a garden.

What's the area around Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz like?

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a short 7-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
Service staff
Boardwalks
Location
Parking
Bathroom
Shower
Car
Downtown

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient, well-lit, and easily accessible with many guests noting its proximity to their rooms. (11 reviews)
  • The property's location is perfect for walking to the beach and nearby attractions. (9 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked great and was effective in blocking out noise. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great rates, clean room, quiet.
4-night trip

10/10

Perfect rate and location
4-night trip

10/10

Honestly this day was great room was nice and clean front desk clerk was very nice I forgot my ID and they held onto it for 2 days cuz I had business in the area and couldn't get back before the office closed very close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk or wharf It was great honestly we will be staying here again
2-night trip

10/10

I stayed there for a couple of nights. It is very close to the beach and personnel were friendly. I may stay there, if I want to spend few days in Santa Cruz.
2-night trip

8/10

Great location easy to walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk about 3 blocks. Nice neighborhood, parking is great. Staff is pleasant and friendly.
2-night trip

10/10

Our suite has a stove, full refrigerator, microwave, two rooms with comfortable beds and a nice little patio. The staff helped us make a copy of a parking permit for the ucsc graduation ceremony. We stayed two nights.
2-night trip

10/10

This is a wonderful place to stay, it is well managed and clean, and the manager is very kind.
1-night trip

10/10

I always love staying at Riverside Inn. The staff is friendly always helpful. Great place to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Clean spacious and quiet, great pace at a reasonable price. I’ll definitely be back.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff and within walking distance to the boardwalk.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place and the staff are amazing!
1-night trip

10/10

Loved not only the room but the convenience of everything being walking distance especially the Boardwalk and beach!
3-night trip

10/10

Wonderful little oasis
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly host. Great price. Quaint little beach bungalow.

10/10

Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was very nice and made check in easy
1-night trip

10/10

Our stay here was very pleasant. Room by was nice and well kept. Staff was very friendly. It is B off season here, so parking was easy. Walkable to many attractions.
3-night trip

8/10

Iconic location across from river & skate park. Cant beat the price for Santa Cruz!
3-night trip

10/10

Really nice motel, I was upgraded to a Queen room. The smell in the room was not the best but it was overall a decent room for the price, very quiet and convenient.
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect for out of town work stay
1-night trip

10/10

Quiet, cozy, clean. There is everything you need. Everything works.
1-night trip

10/10

Cute room, large bathroom and shower, friendly, helpful staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Close to Boardwalk, great staff & very clean!
2-night trip

10/10

Customer service was great and the room was the cheapest and cleanest we stayed at on our trip
1-night trip

10/10

Like the bed and mattress
1-night trip