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: 16 May 2024
Jean-claire
United StatesChintzy on the towels and pillows, but we finally got some, so that was ok. Would have been nice to have a place to hang clothes.
Location was great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Luca
United KingdomStaff was very lovely, even let us check in early.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Gordon
United StatesIt is on a rather busy intersection, and the noise from the motorcycles and loud cars is bad at times. Sunday was loud. Monday was good.
It's walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown. Clean basic rooms. Got two nights for less than one night across the street. Did not drive my car for two days.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Lisa
United StatesTv didn’t work.
Closeness to the boardwalk.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Ted
United StatesThere is no ice machine, and the batteries were dead in the TV remote.
Staff was friendly. The room was clean. Otherwise, the location was great, and the price was decent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Laurent
France200$ deposit for a 75$ room. The information wasn’t clearly displayed on the website and because I’ve already done the reservation via the platform I’ve no choice to let the deposit or lost the amount of the room and leave.
The employee was helpful and comprehensive when I was very surprised to have to let a 200$ deposit for a 75$ room. Especially because it wasn’t very clearly mentioned on the reservation website.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Brown
United Statesthe stairs to the room were a little old
the location and the bathroom was beautiful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Karl
DenmarkSituated at a road intersection. Cars accelerating uphill after the light.
Newly decorated. The best bed on a 9 day trip. I slept fantastic.. Friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Paul
United StatesThe faucet and shower had no hot water. Bathroom door was positioned way too close to the toilet, which made leg room awkward and uncomfortable.
Adequate light fixtures and outlets. Nice big fluffy towels. Hard floors. Relatively clean and comfortable room. Easy to use door key. Large counter top vanity. Large desk/table with comfortable chair.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Carlos
United StatesThis is a motel, so no breakfast included. If you need a hairdryer, bring your own. The bathroom looked a bit dirty with leftover sand. Must be hard to clean all the sand on the floor, not as clean as it looked.
Beach was at walking distance, stores not too far if you don't mind walking. Saved ourselves some gas and mileage. Had a mini fridge and microwave to eat some snacks or heat food.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Juan
United StatesOnly one bad thing the tv was way too old screen was to dark can’t see the picture
Close to boardwalk
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Tanya
United StatesWish has breakfast
Was really close to the beach and boardwalk
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Skye
United StatesShower needed some bumper or better drainage because water got everywhere.
Price for the location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Pam
United StatesNo where to hang clothes
Location, ease of check in, staff was very accommodating.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Gala
United StatesCouldn't get the TV to work between the cable box/dish/ or whatever and staff was already asleep.
Price and close to boardwalk.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Loretta
United Statesnothing
nice room , close to boardwalk 5min, nice bathrooms
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Richard
United Statesno heat
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Perez
United StatesPillows and bedding need updating. One of my Pillows looked more like half a pillow. Overall was not bad stay.
I liked that it's short walking distance to the boardwalk. Room was not that bad. It was ok. I was able to check in a little earlier, which was great. Check in was smooth.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Pardini
United StatesThe building and room are old and run down. There were lots of weird food/liquid stains on the walls. The carpets seemed funky and old, although they had been vacuumed. It is a rather noisy location; the hotel is on a very busy intersection and you hear every car and motorcycle. The walls are super thin; our neighbors came back after 2AM, drunk, and it was like they were in our room with us. The worst part was my oldest son spotting a cockroach on the nightstand on our 2nd night. It was a small one, and only one. But still. Eww. All in all, I discovered WHY this was the cheapest spot around the Boardwalk for a weekend getaway. It wasn't terrible; but I won't be staying here again.
Fabulous location, 5 minute walk to the Boardwalk. The staff was very nice. Lots of parking. View of the river from the front door of your room. Rooms were freshly cleaned; the smell of Fabuloso and bleach was prominent. Beds were comfortable. Towels and sheets were clean, albeit showing some age; there were some stains that obviously didn't come off, towels and sheets are white, so they were noticeable. Price for the room was fair.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Lindsay
United Statesnot very clean. shower smelled like pee. hair in the bed. very loud street & neighbor sounds. door needs an additional safety lock. would not recommend.
low cost. central location. easy to get around.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Maria
United StatesMotel is older and rooms are a little dated, but if you dont plan on spending too much time in the room, besides to sleep, then it doesn't make much of a difference. Motel is located at the corner of a busy intersection so tends to be a little noisy, and parking lot is very small.
Great proximity to the beach and Boardwalk...less than a 5 minute walk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean, and the stay was very comfortable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Joseph
United StatesBusy intersection off the freeway
Great location close to the boardwalk
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Malachi
United Statesstaff could be more attentive
close to boardwalk
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 19 August 2022
Clair
United KingdomThe toilet needed a door, whether sliding or consentinered.
close to the boardwalk and staff checking in we’re friendly
Stayed in August 2022
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