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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Garden
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Garden
Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
$71 nightly
The total price is $83
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 288 sq ft
  • 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
  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • 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

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk
Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel
Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel Santa Cruz
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk Hotel Santa Cruz
Americas Best Value Inn And Suites-Boardwalk
Americas Best Value Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Americas Best Value Boardwalk
Americas Best Value Inn Suites Boardwalk
Riverside Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Santa Cruz
Riverside & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz also has a garden.

What's the area around Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz like?

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a short 7-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Service staff
Boardwalks
Location
Parking
Bathroom
Shower
Car
Downtown

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient, well-lit, and easily accessible with many guests noting its proximity to their rooms. (11 reviews)
  • The property's location is perfect for walking to the beach and nearby attractions. (9 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked great and was effective in blocking out noise. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Long in short, I can stay there again

I stayed there for a couple of nights. It is very close to the beach and personnel were friendly. I may stay there, if I want to spend few days in Santa Cruz.
Muhammed, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location easy to walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk about 3 blocks. Nice neighborhood, parking is great. Staff is pleasant and friendly.
Patrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Clean spacious and quiet, great pace at a reasonable price. I’ll definitely be back.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and within walking distance to the boardwalk.
Juventino, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and the staff are amazing!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved not only the room but the convenience of everything being walking distance especially the Boardwalk and beach!
Cristopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place, great staff, great location

The staff was very friendly. Great value for the money. We loved that we could walk to the boardwalk and to the wharf for dinner and to the yacht harbor for breakfast at Aldos. We didn't drive the car all weekend because we walked everywhere. The river walk was right across the street. We were a little nervous when we got into our room and there were complimentary earplugs on the night stand. We thought "this place must get noisy at night" but we slept great and there was never any noise except for the air conditioner. We will stay here again on our next visit to Santa Cruz. We highly recommend this motel.
Beth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.
Tristan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Iconic location across from river & skate park. Cant beat the price for Santa Cruz!
GILBERT, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was very pleasant. Room by was nice and well kept. Staff was very friendly. It is B off season here, so parking was easy. Walkable to many attractions.
Randall, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very nice and made check in easy
Brady, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite with a kitchen, walking distance to the beach boardwalk, for a very reasonable price. It was mid-week, so we didn't hear street noise. They leave ear plugs by your bed for when it's busier. This is an old style motel, but it's clean and comfortable. It was great to have 2 separate bedrooms with doors. Only thing is- there are no kitchen supplies. I think they should leave paper towels, a small dish soap, some plastic plates, bowls and cutlery. Plus one pot and one pan. You have to bring everything if you want to eat or cook, even though there's a full kitchen stovetop, fridge, sink etc. Otherwise very good deal.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice motel, I was upgraded to a Queen room. The smell in the room was not the best but it was overall a decent room for the price, very quiet and convenient.
Mitzi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff nice room!
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, cozy, clean. There is everything you need. Everything works.
Anastasia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location, easily walkable to the boardwalk and wharf. Small motor inn style room. The decor was dated which doesn’t bother me. The room was clean. I didn’t find the bed to be very comfortable ( I am a bit picky ). The pillows were hard and flat. The bedside lights were a new looking addition and had usb jacks which was nice but they were fluorescent and way too bright. The parking lot which is right out the door is very lit up. They had blackout curtains but light leaked out the top into the room so it was a little too bright in the room. They should put something up at the top of the curtains to fix that. All and all, it was just ok, could have been better with a few minor improvements and you are definitely paying for the location.
Ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for out of town work stay
Tyler, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Right down from the boardwalk and beach
Kalli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute room, large bathroom and shower, friendly, helpful staff.
Stacy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Like the bed and mattress
Ben, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good
Mario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Boardwalk, great staff & very clean!
Noah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was well located on the west side of Santa Cruz. Was amazed the room had a real fridge with frozen and cold section separate. Overall no complaints, for the price and the location. Thank you.
Zadok, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Customer service was great and the room was the cheapest and cleanest we stayed at on our trip
Cienna, 1-night trip