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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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Enjoy the serene garden and porch area of this charming home.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and window with a patterned curtain.
Guests can enjoy a charming outdoor space with a porch and bench.
Stroll through the charming garden, leading to a cozy home with a welcoming entrance.
Compact kitchen with gas stove, sink, microwave, and refrigerator, perfect for small living spaces.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,081
P5,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Room options

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 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

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 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

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 say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

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

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

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

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-authorize 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 elevators

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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 Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz on Jul 14, 2025 start from P 5,081.4, excluding 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?

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 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. 313 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 742 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I like very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Staff was kind, we had a great time, property was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Dated but clean and staff are cooperative and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Easy walk to everything and good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome location and very kind management. Clean & comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location, clean room, pleasant and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I stay here a lot and love coming back every time. Great staff and easy accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

6/10

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

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

I always love staying at Riverside Inn. The staff is friendly always helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

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

Clean spacious and quiet, great pace at a reasonable price. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and within walking distance to the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

Kitchen stove dirty,mirror bathroom dirty bathroom sink clogged,microwave door dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place and the staff are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The property was quite nice, and I felt it was a great deal for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved not only the room but the convenience of everything being walking distance especially the Boardwalk and beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful little oasis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Our room had two queen beds in separate bedrooms, which was surprising and nice for privacy. Check in and check out were easy. The property was clean and quiet. There was a fridge, coffee-maker, and microwave, which I hadn't expected from the amenities list but enjoyed having! The shower temperature could be set to whatever I liked, with hot water available. Very good location, 10 minute walking distance to the Boardwalk or downtown restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Friendly host. Great price. Quaint little beach bungalow.

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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