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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
$78
$67 nightly
$78 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Explore the area

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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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
(14 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 347 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(32 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(8 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 326 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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)

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
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

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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 871 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

could hear voices from adjacent rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob, Reno

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria V, Redwood City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We picked to stay here, because of its location, fair prices and good reviews. We weren’t disappointed. Evening staff was nice and accommodating. Our room needed updating, but it was clean, comfortable and spacious. The water hot and strong! A/C, WiFi and cable TV worked fine. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent place. We stayed one night when we went up to SC to pick up our kid from college. The room is outdated but not gross or anything like that. Staff was super friendly and nice. Bed was comfy enough and pillows were fluffy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy getting the room online. Check in was a breeze. Very friendly receptionist gave me info for a great breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a happy experience. Great bang for your buck!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great comfort helping loving staff and price is a little high could be lowered for weekdays and weekend stays but overall satisfying
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay, stay with my wife and young daughter. Guests next door were speaking using profanity all night and we could hear everything. Also be aware that hotel requires 200$ deposit that gets returned after check out and room gets inspection. Location is good, close to everything. Kitchenette has no utensils, plates or pots. Beds a bit squishy, overall not horrible but not great either.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great budget
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed in the two-bedroom. The front bedroom did not have a television but the bathroom was there. The back bedroom had a television and kitchen, it also had a second door to go out but when I opened the door, at the bottom it was full of bugs and eggs, so I quickly closed it, and did not open it again. We did not drive there but the parking seemed to be accessible. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The kitchen and bathroom were unswept, and there was a large dead black bug by the refrigerator floor upon arrival. I asked the front desk to sweep the floors and they did. A strange lady knocked on the door late at night, and I was there with my daughter and I told her quietly to ignore it, although the woman knocked several times. We were able to walk back and forth to the boardwalk and a convenience store was two blocks away from the hotel, but I would not trust walking there at night. The Wi-Fi worked fine. The towels were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the shower head was nice, but the tub stopped up while showering. Although the location is convenient, I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margalit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate management friendliness and willingness to help. Rooms are clean and bedding is comfortable. The location is great it is in proximity of many sights and at the same time walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent place but a little pricey these buget hotels need to be around 50 bucks total a night off peak to be at value the $20 fees on top ruins it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jong Weon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has become our go-to place for our visits to a relative living in Santa Cruz. Good value for the money, our room had a kitchenette, and we like to bring our breakfast and eat in the room. With the kitchenette table we didn't have to eat on the bed. Even though it was a weekend, it was quiet and we slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

radhika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, easy parking, great location, quiet and safe. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025