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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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

8.2 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)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY671
CNY771 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(37 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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

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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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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
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Uses some LED lighting

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

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

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200 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, a fire extinguisher, 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.

Also known as

Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk
Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel
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Riverside & Suites Santa Cruz
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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 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's location is perfect for walking to the beach and nearby attractions. (16 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well in the rooms, providing a comfortable stay. (8 reviews)
  • The Wi-Fi worked fine and was a reliable connection. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly, central location, fast WiFi, great value.
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was a pleasure with the wonderful lady working around 6pm on 25th May - she needs a pay rise and an extra holiday day she was so pleasant and friendly and asset to the place. The room was comfortable and clean, parking in the courtyard was easy and the position of our room meant it was very quiet. Would stay again. Many thanks
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy, room was clean
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy. Ac working good.
Yulia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great staffs, good location.
Samik, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice staff and clean room. Convenient to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Good value for the price.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, easy parking, and nice staff.
Kristie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a group of 6 so the room we had fit us wonderfully with everyone having a comfortable bed to sleep in. We were impressed with the friendliness and service from the front desk; she was very helpful and kind. The only issue we had was lack of parking after being out late. We had to park in a place that was not actually a space because there was nothing left, but everything went well since we had our sticker in the window as a guest. We also appreciated having walking distance to the boardwalk. We shall return.
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful friendly staff!
Irene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice, cheap
Kya, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice roomy Room! Everything was good.
Jason, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Parking was satisfactory. Carpets filthy. staff in ofc unfriendly.
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always love staying here! Great staff, great prices, and great location!
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was not expexting 2 rooms each with a bed. Location was perfect. Price was exceptional for what was received
mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT location to get anywhere in the area!
Ruth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the beach boardwalk location was nice property was clean and accommodating
Rosemary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean great comfort helping loving staff and price is a little high could be lowered for weekdays and weekend stays but overall satisfying
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Inexpensive, close to the Boardwalk and easy check-in and Check-out
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, comfy beds, fluffy clean towels, friendly check-in. Excellent location. Very close to the Boardwalk. It was great to have 2 separate rooms! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Frenneci, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

While the front desk staff was very accommodating, the room itself was very disappointing, esp. for the price. Extremely basic, with a very small and old-fashioned bathroom, hard to share with 3 people (in a ‘deluxe queen’). There were no outlets for computers for ex.! The only redeeming factor is that we could walk to the Boardwalk. Would probably not choose to stay here again. It was definitely overpriced for what it was.
James, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Seemed like a nice family run motel.
Lorna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, easy parking, great location, quiet and safe. Recommended.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff
Corey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great service and nice staff.
Juan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean room, pleasant and polite staff.
Liam, 1-night trip