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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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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking
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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Explore the area

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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Added amenities include a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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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

  • ‪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
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 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$131.17, 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.

Is parking available at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Yep, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Yep, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

No, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 771 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

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room. Some rooms face a road, others the central courtyard area. My room faced the courtyard so had a park straight out the door and was quiet. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location easy to walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk about 3 blocks. Nice neighborhood, parking is great. Staff is pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramji

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provide kitchen but no utensils and the kitchen hob did not work. We had to fire it each time with lighter
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
I always stay here when I’m in town Surfing. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The rooms are well taken care of. And it’s a nice short walk to the boardwalk plenty of food and other things to do in the area. I really love staying at Riverside Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmaillyee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

alvin, Santa Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You can hear the sound of the TV from next door and people talking along the corridor. Maybe this the reason why there are ear plugs provided in the room. This place needs to improve the sound insulation. Hot water on the shower sometimes gets cold.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent basic motel

Decent basic accommodations reasonably quiet for an overnight stay for a nearby concert. This is my second stay here, will come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jon, San Luis Obispo

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All goid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Furniture old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok for a quick overnight

One night with friends. Walkable To the boardwalk. One parking spot per reservation although there was room for second car it was not allowed. Run down. Tears in dust ruffle on mattress. Old paintings. Carpet seemed unclean. Gap under door to outside. Needs weather stripping. Overall we were in the room very briefly. Just to change and sleep a little after a concert. It was quiet and we slept well and felt safe. It was nice to have a mini fridge. We didn’t take advantage of the kitchen. We didn’t shower there. Chose to wait until our next destination.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yulia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

8/10 Good

Melvin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bagrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only shortcoming of this place was the homeless guy loudly hallucinating under our window every night. Otherwise worth the visit and the payment - close to the beach & downtown, 5-10 minutes each. Plenty of eateries and stores around. Staff were kind and friendly, room service was on point. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Mae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quite nice, and I felt it was a great deal for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025