Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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.

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)

2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker

$70 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

347 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

232 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

288 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

330 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

326 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk

$77 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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
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

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

‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
‪Los Viejones - ‬6 min walk
‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬10 min walk
‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 25 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)

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

2 bedrooms
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

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.

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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.