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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

★★ 505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, US

7.9 guest rating· 967 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk

Experience the perfect beach getaway at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, just a short 10-minute walk from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms

Each room at our hotel features a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a TV with cable channels, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Enjoy all the comforts of home during your stay with us.

Nearby Attractions and Shopping

Explore the wonders of the Santa Cruz area with attractions like the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History just under 2 km away. For shopping enthusiasts, the Capitola Mall is a mere 6.4 km from our hotel, offering a convenient retail therapy experience.

Book your stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz now for a memorable and relaxing beach vacation.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Queen Suite - 2 Queen Beds - Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This suite features a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a shower.

King Room - Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Budget Queen Room - Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room features a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a shower. Please note this room faces the basket ball court and skating park on the street side.

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room features a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a tub/shower combo.

Deluxe King and Queen Suite with Kitchenette - Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 31 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This suite features a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a Keurig coffee maker and a shower/tub combo. Please note no utensils or kitchenware is provided.

Deluxe Family Suite 3 Queen Beds with Kitchenette - Non Smoking

Sleeps 6 · 31 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This suite features a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a Keurig coffee maker and a shower/tub combo. Please note no utensils or kitchenware is provided.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Vending machine - drinks

Location

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505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say7.9967 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Convenient location+ Affordable ratesCleanliness issuesInadequate amenitiesNoise concerns
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.7
Location8.7
Room Quality7.2
Amenities7.7
Value for Money8.7

Stated here and was able to park and walk to the boardwalk

10.0

The property was so clean and nice

Easy parking

Paula · US · 2026-07-22

Love this hotel!

10.0

We had 2 rooms, 2 beds, with a kitchen, and it was a better price than other hotels that didn't even have a kitchen. Beds are very comfortable and clean bedding.

Carpets did not feel clean.

John · US · 2026-07-21

Sweet!

10.0

Not too far from the beach and across the street from an e-bike rental

Lack of access to extra parking

McDaniel · US · 2026-07-20

Friendly staff, good location

9.0

Friendly staff who were helpful with letting us leave suitcases in storage before our room was ready. Not right on the beach but only a short walk to Boardwalk or main street for restaurants.

sotetno · AU · 2026-07-19

Stay was just average, definitely an older property.

6.0

It’s a nice convenient location to walk to the boardwalk. However, it’s a little old, and could use a little upgrade. The beds were not super comfortable, but they weren’t terrible.

I didn’t like that we had to park one of our automobiles on the street only enough room in the parking lot for one auto. When you rent the two room family suite in my opinion, you should get to parking spaces.

Maliece · US · 2026-07-18

Good to know

Please note parking on-site is limited to one vehicle per Unit.

There is an additional fee for early check in or late check out. Please contact the property for details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.