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Santa Cruz Inn Riverside

2.0 star property
Hotel in Riverside with free parking

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Lobby
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Dining

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
Riverside, CA
  • Riverside Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fox Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of California, Riverside
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Beds | Balcony

Two double beds non smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Riverside

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside places you in the centre of Riverside, steps from Riverside Convention Center and within a short 5-minute stroll of Fox Entertainment Plaza. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Riverside hotel include University of California, Riverside and California Baptist University.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fox Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Rubidoux Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of California, Riverside - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • California Baptist University - 8 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station - 3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Food Lab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beerfarm - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tio's Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Game Lab - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside

Hotel in Riverside with free parking
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Riverside hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offers 25 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Riverside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riverside Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside
Santa Cruz Riverside
Santa Cruz Hotel Riverside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside on 28 July 2025 start from AU$188.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Yep, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

No, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

There is a golf course next to Santa Cruz Inn Riverside.

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 159 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhi

Liked: Cleanliness
Good size of the room, basic set up. Staff is kind. Convenient to get access to convention center, restaurants in walk distance. No luggage storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a clean place to sleep with no frills and this is what we got. Staff was friendly, check in easy and no other issues. Our room was clean, and minimal. Everything worked as needed for our stay. Will stay again for my next visit to Riverside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It lives up to its billing as a 2 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ernestina, Lancaster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is older and dated but that wasn’t a problem. The room was clean but we were put in the third floor room which had a balcony with lights that were left on all night. The glass door to the balcony had thin, flimsy blinds, and there was no way to block the light. The room is brightly illuminated the entire night, making it very difficult to sleep. There was no way to turn it off or darken the room at all. It was like sleeping with the lights on and it was HORRIBLE. I got so little sleep, I’ll never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ample hot water

Just enough parking spots. Nice reception. Shower hot enough with amount, and duration ok. Garden type setting pretty at night. Some traffic noise, but not extreme. Fairly safe area, lots of different people in area. Bed, bath and T.V. ok. I would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John, Riverside

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
While checking in, a different rate was quoted than the total rate that was finalized thru Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brooklyn, Colton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute property, pretty loud because it's right on the major street but that makes it very convenient and walkable. Management gave us a bit of a problem because of false information on their site. We also booked a room with 1 queen bed but they insisted it was 2--not complaining though, the views were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like I was in a cozy Mexican villa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i liked the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

regino

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It will do for

The rooms are in much need of a refurbishing but it was clean. My bed didn’t have a fitted sheet, just a flat sheet laid over a plastic cover. The tv played only CNN. I tried to call the front desk several times but no one answered. It was ok for two nights and was a short 6-7 min walk to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Local Charm

Cute, and showing it's age in little ways. The place has character, in a good way. Room was clean, location was great, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Denisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and accommodating. Good location for Festival of Lights in downtown riverside and has free parking . Good value for the price .

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan, Big Bear City

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

elizabeth

The manager there is rude both in person and over the phone. She cuts you off when you are talking, doesn't answer the phone in a friendly way whatsoever. She needs to take a class on how to provide better customer service. Never staying here again. Save yourself the time and money and don't stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Charles

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two minutes in the room. Gathered our stuff and left immediately. Dirty, smelly, horrible room. Went to the Marriott.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Amador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022