628 reviews
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$219505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060 , California, United States
628 reviews
1/65
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
Free toiletries
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a charming 2-star inn in Santa Clara, California. Located about 26.9mi from the city center, this budget-friendly stay keeps things simple and welcoming. The address is 505 Riverside Avenue, and price starts from $219.
Featured amenities include Private Parking (free), Wifi (free), Air conditioning, Parking On Site (free), Kitchen, Non-smoking rooms, Kitchenette, Free toiletries, and Bathtub.
With 628 reviews, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a traveler-friendly base in the United States. The address remains 505 Riverside Avenue, a convenient anchor in Santa Clara, California, where guests can enjoy on-site parking, free wifi, and practical kitchen facilities for longer stays.
Room options span from a cozy Queen Room to more expansive suites, catering to different itineraries. Deluxe Suite and Deluxe Suite, Kitchenette offer two Queen beds or a King plus Queen, while Deluxe Family Suite, Kitchenette and Family Suite, Kitchenette provide three Queen beds for larger groups. For guests who value extra privacy, the King Room adds a King bed, and there are configurations like Room - 2 Queen and Suite with two Queen beds.
Convenience is a hallmark, with on-site private parking (free) and free wifi, as well as essential touches like air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, and a bathtub. Many accommodations feature a kitchenette or kitchen facilities, making longer stays feel more at home.
Payment is straightforward with Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express accepted; cash is not accepted. The property sits at 505 Riverside Avenue in Santa Clara, California, and has drawn a traveler-friendly crowd reflected in hundreds of reviews.
Closest airports
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
27.6miMonterey Regional Airport
28.2miSan Francisco International Airport
49miOakland International Airport
53.8miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
290 sqft
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Tea/Coffee maker
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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.
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Budget, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Microwave
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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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.
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Deluxe Suite, Kitchenette
1 King Size Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
335 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
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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.
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Deluxe Suite
2 Queen Size Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Microwave
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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This suite features a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a shower.
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Deluxe Family Suite, Kitchenette
3 Queen Size Beds
335 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
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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.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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This room features a flat screen TV, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a tub/shower combo.
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Suite, Kitchenette
1 King Size Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
Kitchenette
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Family Suite, Kitchenette
3 Queen Size Beds
Kitchenette
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Suite
2 Queen Size Beds
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
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Room Selected at Check in
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Featured reviews:
Tal
8.2
April 2025
Clean two separate bedrooms with a shower in between. We were two friends traveling togther and this was PERFECT! - Comfortable beds, very clean, very quiet, great water pressure in the shower, friendly owners. We had a very refreshing good night rest and went on a full day of exploring and hiking felt amazing. I highly recommend. Also for families - if the parents want to be able to close their bedroom door and have the kids in their own separate room - this affordable suite is a huge plus.
It was great
Marin
10
August 2024
Group of friends gathering for a birthday celebration. This motel was close to the celebration. We brought our cruisers...and rode everywhere...the beach, the gathering, downtown, the boardwalk... Simple accommodation, a little dated, but clean, which is the most important to me.
I didn't care for the early check in charge of $30, when the room was clearly ready. I think that is poor business. I would appreciate a few simple items for the kitchen. For example, a bottle opener/cork screw. Plates/cups. It is clearly noted in the reservations that there are no items in the kitchen, so it wasn't a surprise. Just would have been nice.
Maria
10
June 2025
We booked it for 1 night only, I didn't want to spend so much money just for an overnight stay. It was a 10-minute walk to the boardwalk. I booked 1 room, which had 2 bedrooms, which was pretty great. My husband and I had our room, and my girls did too. It's was pleasantly clean. Free parking, which was great. I thought it would be too noisy, but it was relatively quiet. Slept great. I will definitely be staying there again.
Nothing that I could think of, we enjoyed our stay.
Paul
10
July 2025
I liked how friendly and polite the manager is. That right there is 50% of how good a stay is for me. Thank you very much for your kindness. The room itself is spacious, the bed is comfortable, the mini-fridge worked great and the room was clean and stocked. The location is perfect for a Santa Cruz stay due to the proximity to everything I went to see and do.
I liked it all.
Kou
8.2
May 2025
Super great location - close walk to the boardwalk! Big rooms, comfortable, & quiet. Two entrances for the king+queen suite, which was convenient. One of the cheapest places for the weekend we went & was definitely worth the price. Would stay here again!
Dirty floors - definitely recommend bringing an extra pair of slippers just for indoors. Other than that, no complaints!
Fiona
9.1
May 2025
We booked twin beds, and were very pleasantly suprised to be given two bedrooms, separated by the bathroom. Great shower. Very hot water. Microwave and fridge. Very clean. Dispenser soap and shampoo. Tidy outside area. Proper bright bedside lighting and usb charging.
Chair at table had an iron burn mark on the upholstery.
Mckinley
10
June 2025
Value for money. the rooms are clean and well-kept. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach or shopping downtown. This room is across the street from the skate park, which you don’t notice at all. I’ve also stayed in the 2 bedroom suite and I enjoyed that room even more!
There was nothing I didn’t like.
Rocio
10
August 2023
Staff was friendly and quick to help accommodate any needs. We where allowed to complete our check in process and park our vehicles there before check in time to be able to walk to the boardwalk and upon arrival that night our room keys where already waiting for us. Entire room was spacious and clean with lots of towels provided. Bed's where very comfortable as well. The suite layout and option was great for our family. It's definitely easier to know your entire family is all withing one suite. Will definitely consider stay here again on our next trip.
Parking lot is very small and compact.
Anonymous
9.1
July 2023
The suit was perfect for a family traveling with children! We were able to have a separate room of our own, but did not have to book a completely separate 2nd hotel room to accommodate 4 kids + 2 adults. It was wonderful! The location was very close to the attractions that we wanted. The staff was wonderful and kind. Very helpful with directions and answers to our questions. The air conditioning was great, and we were very appreciative of the ice machine and kitchenette in our suit.
The parking lot was full and we had some trouble getting in and out, but I do not think that was something the hotel could have changed. We were traveling on a holiday weekend and it was just a particularly busy time.
Susan
10
May 2025
The property is clean, safe, and an easy walk to the Boardwalk. The Staff is very friendly, and welcoming. Definitely a great value for a weekend getaway to the Boardwalk. This will for sure be our go to place.
Our room was clean… Beds were a little too hard for my liking, but still comfortable.
Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
0.4miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
23.7miLovers Point Park
24.5miAsilomar State Beach
24.6miMonterey Bay Aquarium
25.1miCannery Row
25.5miThe Tech Interactive
26.1miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
26.1miCustom House Plaza
26.3miDennis the Menace Park
26.7mi17-Mile Drive
27miPebble Beach
28.1miSunset Cultural Center
29.4miCarmel Mission
30miComputer History Museum
30.9miAttractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
0.4miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
23.7miLovers Point Park
24.5miAsilomar State Beach
24.6miMonterey Bay Aquarium
25.1miCannery Row
25.5miThe Tech Interactive
26.1miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
26.1miCustom House Plaza
26.3miDennis the Menace Park
26.7mi17-Mile Drive
27miPebble Beach
28.1miSunset Cultural Center
29.4miCarmel Mission
30miComputer History Museum
30.9miAirports
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
27.6miMonterey Regional Airport
28.2miSan Francisco International Airport
49miOakland International Airport
53.8miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Living Area
Dining area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
View
Inner courtyard view
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
Mastercard,
Discover,
American Express
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
When you book a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
Yes, there is plenty of free private parking available on site at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz. There is no need to make a parking reservation.
What's the nightly rate at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
Rooms at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz are available starting from $219. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.
What are the room types available at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
The Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a variety of room types. The Budget Queen Room is a double room with a queen size bed, accommodating 2 adults, and is non-smoking. The Deluxe King and Queen Suite with Kitchenette is a suite with a queen size bed and a king size bed, accommodating 4 adults, and is also non-smoking. The hotel also offers a Deluxe Queen Suite with two queen beds and a Deluxe Family Suite with three queen beds, both non-smoking and accommodating up to 4 and 6 adults respectively.
What are the main attractions at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
The Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers several leisure amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay.
The hotel features an outdoor heated pool, which is perfect for swimming and relaxing under the California sun. There is also a hot tub available for guests to unwind and soothe their muscles.
For those who want to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center where guests can work out and stay in shape.
In addition, the hotel has a picnic area with barbecue grills, allowing guests to enjoy a meal outdoors with family and friends.
Guests can also explore the nearby attractions, as the hotel is located within walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Overall, there are plenty of leisure amenities at the Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz to keep guests entertained and make their stay a memorable one.
What methods of payment does Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz accept?
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz accepts American Express, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard as payment methods. Cash is not accepted.
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