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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 690 m to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 874 m to Main Beach

Near shopping centersOnly 681 m to Pacific Garden Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1 km to Santa Cruz Wharf and 2.3 km to Santa Cruz Harbor

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4.3/5

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5.0/514 Jun 2026

Thomas • Solo Trip

5.0/59 Jun 2026

Isabel • Trip with Friends

It was perfect size for perfect price

5.0/51 Jun 2026

Nicholas • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/531 May 2026

Michael

Nice stay close to everything

5.0/526 May 2026

Anna • Couple Trip

Check in was a pleasure with the wonderful lady working around 6pm on 25th May - she needs a pay rise and an extra holiday day she was so pleasant and friendly and asset to the place. The room was comfortable and clean, parking in the courtyard was easy and the position of our room meant it was very quiet. Would stay again. Many thanks

5.0/522 May 2026

Matthew • Family Trip

We had a great experience. The amenities were wonderful and being close the boardwalk was very convenient.

5.0/518 May 2026

Eli • Solo Trip

For the price, an excellent deal. Room was clean and bathroom was spacious. Best aspect of the motel is its location. Very easy walk not only to the boardwalk and beach but also to the downtown across the river. I was in Santa Cruz to attend a conference which had multiple locations in disparate areas of town. I was able to comfortably walk to all of them, as well as to tourist destinations. The only difficult part of town to access was the University, but I get the sense that essentially no hotels are accessible to that campus anyway. Staff was courteous. Very pleasant stay.

5.0/516 May 2026

Michael • Family Trip

Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk

5.0/54 May 2026

Fahad • Family Trip

Good price and a nice unit. We had a two room suite which was also priced reasonably. Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. Surprisingly quiet for being near the road, an a nice short walk to the boardwalk. If you get a unit with a kitchenette make sure to bring your own stuff. They have a stove, microwave, and fridge but no pots, pans, utensils, oil, salt, etc. (we borrowed some from a friend). was great to make our own breakfast each morning and having a place to stash and warm up leftovers though.

5.0/51 May 2026

Daniel • Family Trip

Second stay here great place close to the boardwalk!

5.0/528 Apr 2026

Calista • Family Trip

Clean and comfortable, very accommodating staff and great location!

5.0/527 Apr 2026

Peter

The family suite we stayed in (3 queen beds in two rooms + kitchenette) wasn’t anything extravagant but everything was clean and functional and the pricing was great. Check in was easy, parking was available, room and bathroom look to have been renovated fairly recently. Really no complaints at all. We all felt safe and comfortable. If we’re in SC for a short stay again I wouldn’t hesitate to book here.

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Cheryl • Family Trip

We had a group of 6 so the room we had fit us wonderfully with everyone having a comfortable bed to sleep in. We were impressed with the friendliness and service from the front desk; she was very helpful and kind. The only issue we had was lack of parking after being out late. We had to park in a place that was not actually a space because there was nothing left, but everything went well since we had our sticker in the window as a guest. We also appreciated having walking distance to the boardwalk. We shall return.

5.0/516 Apr 2026

Kathi • Family Trip

The parking was secure and easy, right by our door. The AC worked well and was a pleasant sounding fan. It was a very restful stay.

5.0/515 Apr 2026

Steve • Solo Trip

Easy parking and nice room. Would recommend

5.0/514 Apr 2026

Laury

We stayed in the family suite, which had three beds, a kitchen, and a nice bathroom. We had 4 pillows on each bed and plenty of towels for our 3-night stay. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The location of this property cannot be beat! We were 4 minutes away from everything. We would definitely stay here again.

5.0/512 Apr 2026

Yulia

Parking was easy. Ac working good.

5.0/512 Apr 2026

Shane

Clean, comfortable bed. Very quiet at night. Walking distance to downtown.

5.0/512 Apr 2026

Rama

The deluxe suite with two queens was amazing, two separate rooms with one bed in each room. Everything was great, we were so happy to find this place!

5.0/511 Apr 2026

Eric • Family Trip

Great staff, easy parking, clean, AC and heat. Our room was for 3 people and was a kitchenette suite. Easy walk to downtown. Keurig type coffee maker with pods in the room. Multiple pairs of ear plugs included in the room? Who does this ? Super thoughtful of management. No traffic noise or neighbor noise. Early morning dumpster pick up was the only noise but they have to be picked up sometime. No fault of the motel. We really enjoyed our stay and they earned their high rating. We will be back.

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Wheelchair Accessible

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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, US

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-5:00 AM

Check-out11:00

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

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Location
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.

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Rooms
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.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - Fri, 25 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children