Guesthouse Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, USA)

The hotel's location is ideal for those looking to go to the beach, as you can walk there within ten minutes, and guests liked that they could easily explore the carnival area, the surfing museum and the picturesque lighthouse. There are also plenty of restaurants and shops nearby and it only takes 20 minutes to walk downtown.

Guests noted that the staff was quite accommodating, as early check-ins and guests under 21 were no issue, since the staff handled such instances with professionalism and efficiency.

Guests who booked rooms with two beds were pleasantly surprised to find two actual rooms that shared one bathroom, as these offered plenty of space and some privacy since the doors could be closed. Some of those suites have also been renovated and feature a fully-equipped kitchen, which guests found to be quite beneficial.

The continental breakfast consists of some cereal and coffee, which you are supposed to pick up from the front desk. Guests recommended skipping this meal altogether and grabbing a delicious breakfast from one of the many restaurants and bakeries within walking distance.

Guests noticed that not every room had been updated, as they experienced worn carpets and furniture and walls in need of a paint job.

The rooms provide only basic amenities such as a bed, a table, a chair, a small dresser and closet, a TV, an iron and a coffee maker. Some guests noted that they would have preferred a more luxurious décor with more attention to detail and newer furniture. Guests also reported that the hotel no longer has a pool even though it still advertises that it does.