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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(44 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

SUITE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8

About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boardwalk Bowl
    10 min walk
  • El Chipotle Taqueria
    5 min walk
  • Brews At The Beach
    9 min walk
  • The Blue Lagoon
    10 min walk
  • Namaste Bar & Grill
    10 min walk

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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)
  • Multilingual staff

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

  • 43-inch flat-screen 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 Mimi De Marta Dog Park and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a true suite. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the rooms in this friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Walking distance to Boardwalk, park across the street, near restaurants. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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For a budget hotel, it was actually really nice. Especially enjoyed the comfortable beds, parking available, nearby walking distance to the boardwalk/beach. Overnight staff available, easy drop box check out. Plenty of basic amenities one needs. AC also worked. Got the two bedroom stay and it was ample space for three adults. Good location for the 70.3 Santa Cruz. Wouldn't mind staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean. Pretty quiet. Close to downtown. Helpful management. Comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful responsive front desk person in advance of arrival and while checking in and out. Room better than expected, totallt comfortable and looked good. No noise barrier but easily handled with leaving fan on. Earplugs were left out by staff too if needed. Slight musty odor but frankly that was to be expected a a motel near the beach! Great location, just blocks from boardwalk!!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was nice, just stay to sleep but it was nice that they left ear plugs for the noise, that’s a great idea. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This little room was just what me and my sister needed while visiting Santa Cruz. It was just big enough! Fresh linens every day and hot, hot, hot water!! I think what we loved the most was that we were within walking distance to the boardwalk! Amazing all around!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was clean and spacious. Like the fact that it’s 7minute walk to the boardwalk. No need to worry about parking lot .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Our check-in experience was amazing and effortless, really friendly staff. The hotel itself could use more love.. specifically room #144 where my wife and I stayed. We turned on the AC to cool and it smelled like fish.. thankfully it got down to 57 that night if not we would have been so hot in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy to locate a good parking spot. The room was pretty clean (8/10). Some of the chairs look like they've been used too much and could be upgraded... Staff was quick and helpful. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great experience. The amenities were wonderful and being close the boardwalk was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean , showers was good with good flow of water .The toilet make a loud , weird sound when you flush (Rm 133 ), maybe the maintenance guy can look at what's wrong with it .I was hoping there's some trees or vegetation ( flowers of some sort ) as shown in your Ad . But overall , it was a nice stay and close to the boardwalk and restaurants .Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close enough to walk to the boardwalk and great restaurants nearby. Be mindful there are homeless in the city, especially across the bridge near the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, friendly, central location, fast WiFi, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing. Love the fact that they have 2 bed rooms with 3 queen beds! My kids had their own bed and we had our own room. Full bath tub with shower the kids loved. Also what topped all off was that it had a stove! Minus the oven, but we were able to cook meals just like home. Also had microwave and full fridge! It is across the street from skate/basketball park and a very short walk to the Boardwalk/beach! We were able to leave the boardwalk, rest, eat, and walk back to enjoy a few more rides and walk the beach. It’s also located near plenty of stores and restaurants. This is now my new home when I visit Santa Cruz! Oh and it’s small ( not a lot of rooms), single level and you can park right outside your door!!! Trust me you won’t regret booking if you are just looking for something homely, affordable, and close to EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean comfortable easy parking great location for walking to the beach or downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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A very nice, clean, well-kept property. The young man at the desk was friendly and helpful. They allowed me to park my car that morning before checking in that evening. Saved me the hassle of finding parking in the Boardwalk area. I loved the location; close enough to walk to the Boardwalk but away from the traffic congested area. The room was very clean and made up nicely. Will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was convenient and close to front entrance Very clean building and rooms Room temperatures were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026