In the heart of Downtown Riverside, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offers a convenient retreat. Take in 18 holes of golf or get some work done with laundry facilities and free WiFi at your fingertips.
Reviews
6.66.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (3)
Housekeeping once per stay
Self-serve laundry
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $129
$129
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Room options
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Riverside Community Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
University of California, Riverside - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 28 min drive
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 31 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 87 min drive
East Ontario Station - 17 min drive
Riverside Pedley Station - 17 min drive
Riverside-Downtown Station - 20 min walk
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
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Riverside and National Orange Show Events Center. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Built in 1990
Adjacent to a golf course
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Riverside Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside
Santa Cruz Riverside
Santa Cruz Hotel Riverside
Frequently asked questions
Does Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Does Santa Cruz Inn Riverside have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Santa Cruz Inn Riverside like?
Santa Cruz Inn Riverside is in Downtown Riverside, a short 3-minute walk from Riverside Convention Center and 5 minutes' walk from Fox Performing Arts Center.
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Santa Cruz Inn Riverside Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
Felt like I was in a cozy Mexican villa.
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
Nice
Ulises
Ulises, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
i liked the atmosphere
Courtonie
Courtonie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2023
Staff are friendly and accommodating. Good location for Festival of Lights in downtown riverside and has free parking . Good value for the price .
Denisa
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2023
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.
Marcella
Marcella, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 4, 2022
Spent two minutes in the room. Gathered our stuff and left immediately. Dirty, smelly, horrible room. Went to the Marriott.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 15, 2024
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.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 18, 2024
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.
Ernestina
Ernestina, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 31, 2023
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.
elizabeth
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 25, 2024
Marcela
Marcela, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2024
While checking in, a different rate was quoted than the total rate that was finalized thru Expedia.
John
John, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2024
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
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2024
regino
regino, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2023
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2023
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Jose Luis
Jose Luis, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 20, 2023
Charles
Charles, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2022
Amador
Amador, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2022
It was okay. An older building that needed some repairs. Check in and out required ringing a bell and waiting for someone to come to the window.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2022
Perttu
Perttu, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 22, 2021
Room was disgusting. Sheets were paper thin with holes in them, hairs all over the sink, bathroom inside the sheets. You could tell someone had just finished using the bathroom because the toilet paper roll was jaggedly ripped and mostly gone.
We left…abandoned the room and booked another room somewhere else. So disappointed.
David
David, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 3, 2020
This place is a nightmare the property is in very poor condition the service is horrible we had the worst experience ever we where the literally for 13 minutes we check in go to our room I was going to take a nap while my wife showered when I pull out the sheets there was 5 different hairs on the white sheet and the pillow covers then I pull out the rest of the blanket and there is make up on the sheets spoke to the "Manager " she tells me I can leave the property when in reality I was going to do that I'd be crazy to stay there the worst place to stay DO NOT STAY HERE?