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Santa Cruz Inn Riverside

2.0 star property
Hotel in Riverside with free parking

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two double beds non smoking | Balcony

Two double beds non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Riverside

Located in Downtown Riverside, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside is adjacent to Riverside Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of Fox Entertainment Plaza. This 25-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fox Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mount Rubidoux Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riverside Community Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of California, Riverside - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beer Farm - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tio's Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mission Inn Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Concierge Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside

Hotel in Riverside with free parking
At Santa Cruz Inn Riverside, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include balconies, fans, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Riverside, just steps from Fox Entertainment Plaza, and within a 10-minute walk of Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. You'll also find Mount Rubidoux Park and California Museum of Photography less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Santa Cruz Inn Riverside include a casino on the premises?

No, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Santa Cruz Inn Riverside have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Santa Cruz Inn Riverside feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Santa Cruz Inn Riverside allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

The closest major airport to Santa Cruz Inn Riverside is San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), which is 13.9 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT), which is located 18.3 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside?

Yes, every guestroom at Santa Cruz Inn Riverside comes with a balcony.

Reviews

Santa Cruz Inn Riverside Reviews

6.6

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rodolfo

Disliked: Amenities
Wrong room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night but it was perfect. The room was clean and I loved the property’s architecture. Such an easy walk from downtown and right in front of a CVS for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

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

4/10 Poor

Charles

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

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