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ParkingDesignated smoking areaFront desk (limited service hours)Fast check-outWheelchair accessibleWhere to?
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2 adults, 1 room
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz 
505 Riverside AvenueSee mapUS$ 75.16per night
This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 15 Oct
Top reasons for booking
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 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Mystery Spot.
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Exploring the area
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 700m, About 11 mins from hotel by footMain Beach, 800m, About 13 mins from hotel by footMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 800m, About 13 mins from hotel by foot7
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger
19.0 m²
Courtyard view
11
Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
Bed type arranged at check-in
32.0 m²
12
Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger
22.0 m²
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger
27.0 m²
15
Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking
2 beds
31.0 m²
15
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking
Multiple beds
30.0 m²
Courtyard view
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Reviews
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3.9/5.0
Good
657 reviewsLocation
3.9
Services offered
4.0
Cleanliness
3.7
Atmosphere & facilities
3.7
All
4.5+
3.0+
Reviewed: 20 Jun 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with friends · For friends and family
OK, but Heads up they charge $10 per person per night for every extra guest
Reviewed: 14 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
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Reviewed: 14 Jun 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with family
The staff were enthusiastic and the room cleanliness was decent, but the facilities were outdated and the kitchen stove was unusable.
Reviewed: 13 Jun 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with family · For friends and family
Pros: spacious with two rooms, bathroom in the middle separating them. Easy access to the boardwalk, quiet.
Cons: needs major updates, furniture, bed and carpet all worn. Bathroom paint was bubbling in spots, dust on paneling and the air conditioning units are ancient.
With updates, could be a great spot, but I’d rather stay a bit farther from Boardwalk for a comfortable bed and amenities.
Reviewed: 9 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with friends
It was perfect size for perfect price
Reviewed: 7 Jun 2026
1.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with kids
Although the staff was very freindly helpful (the only positive) with the issues I brought to their attention, my overall experience was very not worth the money. The room was not very clean, the bed was made with stained and dirty sheets, the fridge was and broken, the floor was bumpy and hollow, bathroom was moldy and smelled, toilet was soooo loud, kitchen had mold, air conditioner was full of dust and debris. For some reason there were earplugs by all the beds!? The room was just not upkept well at all. Unfortunatly I would not return.
Reviewed: 6 Jun 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodSolo stay
Rooms facing the street can be noisy. Ear plugs are provided in the room.
My room smelled like feet and cleaning chemicals :(. I think the carpet can use an update. Was ok with air running full time.
Otherwise all clean and nice.
TV didn't work, wasn't important to me, but I mention it.
Reviewed: 4 Jun 2026
4.0/5.0
Great This is not a glitze 5 star place with a lot of bells and whistles. But, check in was with a warm and gracious clerk. The room (they put us in a unit with two rooms and a kitchen) was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again.
Reviewed: 1 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
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.
Reviewed: 31 May 2026
5.0/5.0
Fantastic Nice stay close to everything
Overview
Exploring the area
Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Main Beach
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
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