RIVERSIDE INN & SUITES SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
505 Riverside Avenue,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
Rooms & Amenities
Riverside Inn & Suites offers rooms with one king bed, one queen bed, or two queen beds. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with HBO and ESPN, high-speed WiFi, a Keurig coffee maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, fresh towels, and a hairdryer. Some rooms face the street with views of a skate park and basketball court.
Dining Nearby
The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. Nearby dining options include Gilbert's, Shadow Brook, Zachary's Restaurant, and Olitas Cantina and Grill, all within a 10-minute walk or drive.
Leisure & Attractions
The Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk is an 8-minute walk away. Other nearby attractions include the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Downtown Santa Cruz, with its shops and theaters, is a 10-minute walk.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 0.6 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 0.5 miles from downtown Pacific Avenue. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away. Free on-site parking is available, with one space per room.
Accessibility & Services
Riverside Inn & Suites provides ADA-compliant rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, lowered counters, and visual alarms. Service animals are allowed. The front desk operates 24/7, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
General
Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Services
Housekeeping
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Room features
Air conditioning
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
505 Riverside Avenue,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
Map view
505 Riverside Avenue,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
City landmarks
Mall
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2200 ft
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
3500 ft
Museum
Museum of Art and History
4100 ft
Museum
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
4200 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
3600 ft
Shopping Area
Pacific Garden Mall
3600 ft
Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
1.3
mi
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
1.2
mi
400 Beach St
Sky Glider
2200 ft
Spa Centre
Tea House Spa
2000 ft
Spa Centre
Well Within Spa
2200 ft
Beach st
Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf
2200 ft
144 School St
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
1.0
mi
Park
Neary Lagoon Park
1.3
mi
400 Beach St
Giant Dipper
2200 ft
400 Beach St
Undertow
2100 ft
400 Beach St
Cave Train
2300 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
2500 ft
600 West Cliff Drive
To Honor Surfing Monument
1.0
mi
Park
Abbott Square
2900 ft
Store
Shopper's Corner
3000 ft
Beach
Main Beach
2300 ft
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Holiday Train
2100 ft
Beach
Seabright State Beach
5300 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
4100 ft
325 Soquel Ave at Ocean Avenue
The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio
2500 ft
Store
Whole Foods Market
3900 ft
102 Ocean View Ave
Ocean View Park
4500 ft
Nearby
299 San Lorenzo Boulevard
Mike Fox Skate Park
700 ft
Raymond St
Beach Flats Community Garden
1300 ft
Restaurants
Firefly Coffee House
2300 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Fire Fly Cafe
2000 ft
131 Front St # A # A
India Joze
2400 ft
418 Front Street
Snap Taco
2100 ft
1108 Pacific Ave
Yan Flower
2800 ft
617 Pacific Ave
El Hermoso Mar
2400 ft
313 Beach St
Coaster's Bar and Grill
2400 ft
115 Cliff St
Pizza My Heart
2800 ft
1116 Pacific Ave Ste B
Loard's Ice Cream
2600 ft
307 Beach St
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & would return
convenient location
friendly service
limited dining
basic rooms
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.2
Service
6.8
Dining
5.6
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 5 reviews
7.8
7.8/10 based on 665 reviews
Joseph
United States,
May
2024
6.6/10
I loved the location of this hotel, right near the pier for the free concert and within walking distance from downtown and the Boardwalk. There was so much to do around, and it was just what I was looking for! The rooms were a bit basic and small but having the split layout with the bathroom in between felt like a nice touch after sharing rooms in other places. The service was good, especially the friendly housekeeping staff. However, the dining options were limited to packaged foods and not what I would expect for a continental breakfast.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were small and basic but having the bathroom in between was a lovely feature.
Service
7.0
The service was good, and the housekeeping staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for me, near the pier for the concert, the Boardwalk, and within walking distance from downtown. It was convenient and full of activities.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited to packaged foods and not quite satisfying for a continental breakfast.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent, but the dining area could use improvement.
convenient location
limited dining
Mike
United States,
March
2024
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were good and clean, featuring both a queen and king-size bed, although a bit small. The service was helpful and friendly, especially with the cleaning staff. The location was convenient, just a 10-minute walk to the boardwalk. The dining options were basic but acceptable. The facilities were decent, offering the essentials for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very good and clean, but a little bit small.
Service
9.0
The staff was helpful and friendly, particularly with the cleaning crew.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was very convenient and close to the beach and restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were pretty minimal, with basic breakfast items provided.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers the essential facilities for a comfortable stay.
Peter
United Kingdom,
January
2024
6.8/10
The hotel was right at the street, facing a busy street where I watched homeless people pushing carts up-and-down the entire stay. The rooms were clean, and the people there were very nice to celebrate without disturbing the children. The service was kind and accommodating, although there were some issues resolved with explanations. The location was convenient, within walking distance to many attractions. The dining experience was minimal, with prepackaged items and some timing issues. The hotel had some basic facilities with minor drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and the people there were very nice.
Service
7.0
The service was very kind and accommodating, although there were some explanations provided for issues.
Location
8.0
The hotel was right in the middle of everything, making it convenient to access many attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very minimal, with prepackaged items and timing issues.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had basic facilities with minor drawbacks.
John
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is located conveniently close to the beach and the boardwalk, making it perfect for our needs on the trip. The rooms were cozy and clean, but there were some disturbances at night. The service was friendly, although there were some issues with the shower. The dining options were minimal but acceptable. Overall, a decent stay with some minor drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very cozy and clean, perfect for a comfortable stay. However, there were disturbances at night with mentally ill homeless people roaming around.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and helpful, although there were minor issues with the shower as explained by the staff.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient and close to the beach and boardwalk, which was ideal for exploring the area.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were minimal but included essential items like cereal, toast, and fruit, which was satisfactory considering not all motels offer breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay, but nothing extraordinary was offered.
Andrew
United States,
July
2023
5.8/10
My stay was interesting, with some positives like a convenient location for exploring Downtown Santa Cruz and the boardwalk, but the constant presence of homeless people on the bustling street made me feel uneasy in the evenings. The service was a mix of indifference and rudeness, with housekeeping being the highlight. The dining area was basic but sufficient. Overall, it was an average experience with both good and not-so-good aspects.
Rooms
5.0
My room was literally next to a busy street, which made me uncomfortable as I observed homeless people pushing carts up and down the entire stay.
Service
5.0
The service was not the warmest; however, the housekeeping staff paid attention to who was on their property, which was a plus.
Location
6.0
The location was good, with a short walk to the boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz, but the presence of homeless people asking for money made me feel kind of scared in the evenings.
Dining
6.0
The dining area was served in a lobby about the size of a walk-in closet, but it provided essential items; however, more options could have made it better.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities were modest, with a limited dining area but overall sufficient for basic needs.
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