337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
#51 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz
Guests' ChoiceBased on 294 hotel reviews
6.5Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Location
8.3
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.0
Value for money
6.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 March 2024
Ana
United Statesreally great and helpful staff that were able to go above and beyond for their services. clean and very cozy rooms, and comfortable areas to relax.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Ignacio
United StatesGood location and affordable
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Sandra
United StatesThe room was perfect an walking distance to beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Pilar
United StatesI was looking for laundry bag
The kindness of the staff, everything looks clean.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Nina
United StatesLoved the location, so close to Santa Cruz boardwalk and though we did arrive a bit late the front desk helped us so much! We originally got a one queen bed for me, my husband and daughter but they generously upgraded us to a two queen bed so our daughter can have her own space.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Janice
United StatesIt had no amenities ice machine, pool nothing… he didn’t inform me about the 1 car psrking no receipt showing that either . 4 cars in the lot and he had my daughters car towed as it was a surprise visit…453.00 to get it out of tow.
Location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Kim
United StatesThe room was filthy. Had hair in the shower, dust everywhere, television didn’t work, dirty floors. Not sure when the last time the room was cleaned. Did not change bedding or provide towels- only after our stay ended. Drugs being used outside our room
Proximity to boardwalk
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jason
United StatesOur state was very enjoyable there was nothing I didn't like
The location was very convenient walking distance to the boardwalk staff was very nice and friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Elaine
United StatesI needed one night stay, and a next day check out of 2:00pm. I was charged another whole day rate which was extremely expensive for this low rent facility. No counter space for my work. I was unhappy with price
I was close for my clients convenience to their venue.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Shawna
United StatesIt was filthy. The bathroom smelled like piss. I always travel with my cleaning supplies when staying at a lil motel anyways but this place was gross.
The location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
David
United StatesWouldn’t let us stay because my card was on Apple Pay told I was not going to be chargered
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Bert
CanadaLoud
Very good location to where I wanted to be
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Patti
United StatesThere wasn't A small table w 2 chairs to sit down to eat
Easy access from main street. A smoking area. Parking was on property.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Trudy
United StatesNo hot water broken tv screen and uncomfortable beds.
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Burnside
United StatesWe had a little trouble operating the TV but the owner came and helped us understand how to work it - and BTW a big, nice TV with surround sound in the room and we enjoyed watching it.
The owners are very nice people and helped us with on-site parking (I have a large pickup truck) and the room was clean and fresh. I appreciated the fact that they allowed us to checkout an hour after normal because I was not able to return from the Wharf-to-Wharf race (buses took a long time to return back to SC from Capitola). I was not charged extra for this courtesy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Ronald
United StatesIt was perfect
No breakfast but good location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Holly
United StatesEverything
Absolutely nothing the place is crumbling extremely dangerous had the smoke detectors in our room covered and taped up with a plastic bag animal hair on pillows surprised booking hasn’t been sued for even offer a place that is not in anyway up to code also I have pictures I will be posting with this we actually didn’t stay the night we’re out 200 more dollars to get a different hotel for the night
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Helen
United StatesExtremely disappointing for the price. We were in CA for two weeks and this was by far the most expensive room. It's just a basic motor inn - no reason to charge so much. One of the towels had dark spots that looked like mold. Otherwise the room was clean enough but overall the property has a seedy feel to it.
The staff was friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Jennifer
United StatesIt was disgusting. There were only two towels in the room for 4 guest. One of them wasn't even washed. There were obvious signs of something red and chunky having been cleaned with the towel. There were no washcloths. When we asked for them they said they don't have any. The beds were so terribly uncomfortable. Parking and leaving the parking lot were terrible.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Roy
United StatesLocation is perfect. There blocks to beach. Close for quick walk but far enough to be away from crowd and noise. Friendly and helpful staff. Fluffy towels and stand up shower (not a bathtub).
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Kevin
United StatesTraffic noise was a little annoying.
Great location to walk to and from the boardwalk/beach. Rooms were nice and comfortable. Staff was nice. The building was also well lit at night.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Holliday
United Statesthe location is perfect! the rooms are not glamorous but they comfortable! I have stayed here with my kids for last 20 years and now my grandkids!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Gloria
United StatesTrain maids to clean...change hardware on tubs clean mop floors don't leave dirty rags on walkway ,,, the first bed had hair on the sheets like it hadn't be changed the other looked better the carpet is disgusting n bathroom counter was dirty as the doors walls qqqqqq curtains had holes
Close to boardwalk
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Bethany
United StatesI was placed at the very end of the building, right next to the street with sirens and people street racing. The shower was filthy with stains on the shower curtain that are definitely washable, someone else's hair and snot on the wall, and it took at least 10 minutes to get any amount of warm (not hot) water.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Schultz
United StatesShould remodel or tear down. Extremely!!! noisy street intersection. Very few guests on a Friday night. No closet or ANYTHING to hang up clothes. Areas look unsafe.
Covered parking.
Stayed in April 2023
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