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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

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

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

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

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

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
(10 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

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

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About the area

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .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 - 0.3 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

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬5 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 microwaves and 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

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
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED 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
  • 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
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

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 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 938 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yiqing

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was not expexting 2 rooms each with a bed. Location was perfect. Price was exceptional for what was received
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice roomy Room! Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anup

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

serena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice, cheap
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staffs, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking, and nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

love

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accessible and near the boardwalk beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

bart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent housekeeping, clean rooms. Good refrigerator and microwave, nice bathtub, lots of hot water staff at the front desk was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frenneci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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