Title: Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Escape to a peaceful haven just steps from the beach boardwalk action. Relax in style with modern amenities. ## Photo gallery for Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz ![Exterior - Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/54cec646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/bf12b7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/319e88d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking - Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/22f11d56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette - Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/f8579ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 23 - Dec. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1742350&PinnedHotelID=1742350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/0291e6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LED TV Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Cable/satellite channels - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking ![Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/ed4b362f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LED TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Cable/satellite channels - 347 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/b03ce2d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 30 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LED TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Cable/satellite channels Daily housekeeping - 232 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/bddcc92d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LED TV Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Cable/satellite channels - 288 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking ![Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/3f9b0673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Full-sized refrigerator/freezer LED TV 2 bedrooms Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 330 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/056eb3ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking 8.4 Very good 7 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Full-sized refrigerator/freezer LED TV 2 bedrooms Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 326 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Courtyard](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/16000000/15570000/15569600/15569536/feb75166_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Solares Westside Santa Cruz - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.6 1,001 reviews CA $91 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Dec 26 - Dec 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Solares.h15569536.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-26&chkout=2025-12-27&rm1=a2®ionId=6666&destination=Santa Cruz&destType=MARKET&latLong=36.978189,-122.024464&searchId=3a2c77d0-c678-41fd-96e0-1e4f49934d44&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine ](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/72d750fe_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Westside Santa Cruz - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-Hotels-Riverside-Inn-Suites-Santa-Cruz.h1742350.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-Hotels-Riverside-Inn-Suites-Santa-Cruz.h1742350.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96920%2C-122.01968&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T9wuC_1PaVPVBBC5uedyvCcL_nc=) 505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 #### What's nearby - Ocean Street \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Pacific Avenue \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Main Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Santa Cruz Wharf \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km #### Getting around - Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk - ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk - ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬10 min walk - ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk - ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Express check-out and a vending machine - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location Room features All guestrooms at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 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Limited-hour front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 floor - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Designated smoking areas - Double-glazed windows ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Desk - Free local calls - Heating - Iron/ironing board - LED lighting - Phone - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay - A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Motel Santa Cruz Americas Best Value Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk Hotel Santa Cruz Americas Best Value Inn And Suites-Boardwalk Americas Best Value Boardwalk Santa Cruz Americas Best Value Boardwalk Americas Best Value Inn Suites Boardwalk Riverside Inn Santa Cruz Riverside Santa Cruz Riverside & Suites Santa Cruz Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz? ### What time is check-out at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz? ### Where is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 372 8 - Good 248 6 - Okay 137 4 - Poor 52 2 - Terrible 46 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room, easy parking, and nice staff. ##### Kristie Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frenneci Dec 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean, quiet, comfy beds, fluffy clean towels, friendly check-in. Excellent location. Very close to the Boardwalk. It was great to have 2 separate rooms! Wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Frenneci Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean great comfort helping loving staff and price is a little high could be lowered for weekdays and weekend stays but overall satisfying ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet Sep 23, 2025 Inexpensive, close to the Boardwalk and easy check-in and Check-out ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very close to the beach boardwalk location was nice property was clean and accommodating ##### Rosemary Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Super friendly staff ##### Corey Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This has become our go-to place for our visits to a relative living in Santa Cruz. Good value for the money, our room had a kitchenette, and we like to bring our breakfast and eat in the room. With the kitchenette table we didn't have to eat on the bed. Even though it was a weekend, it was quiet and we slept well. ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lorna Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Seemed like a nice family run motel. ##### Lorna Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great service and nice staff. ##### Juan Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Francisco Javier Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean sheets and towels. Room very clean too ##### Francisco Javier Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good for short stay, stay with my wife and young daughter. Guests next door were speaking using profanity all night and we could hear everything. Also be aware that hotel requires 200$ deposit that gets returned after check out and room gets inspection. Location is good, close to everything. Kitchenette has no utensils, plates or pots. Beds a bit squishy, overall not horrible but not great either. ##### Jose Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Doreen Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The bed was comfortable Close to boardwalk ##### Doreen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashlei Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was very kind and helpful. We arrive way before our scheduled time, the staff was kind to let me park there. ##### Ashlei Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stanley Jun 23, 2025 Perfect rate and location ##### Stanley Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracer Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was kind, we had a great time, property was clean and maintained. ##### Tracer Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brandon Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable and nice. Manager was very nice and very welcoming ##### Brandon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great location, clean room, pleasant and polite staff. ##### Liam Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities Dated but clean and staff are cooperative and friendly. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruben Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very comfortable and convenient. Close to everything ##### Ruben Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### deborah Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome location and very kind management. Clean & comfortable room. ##### deborah Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I stay here a lot and love coming back every time. Great staff and easy accommodations! ##### Tracy Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise Lisa Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is a wonderful place to stay, it is well managed and clean, and the manager is very kind. ##### Elise Lisa Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thad Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is quiet. Room was clean. Nice staff. Perfect distance to the beach and restaurants. ##### Thad Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spacious, quick, clean, quiet ##### Dale Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I always love staying at Riverside Inn. The staff is friendly always helpful. Great place to stay. ##### Tracy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Sheraton-Park-Hotel-At-The-Anaheim-Resort.h3775.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Anaheim](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Hilton-Anaheim.h9.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott at Anaheim Resort/Convention Cntr](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-At-Anaheim-ResortConvention-Cntr.h9476.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Fishermans-Wharf.h24625.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Los Angeles Int'l Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-International-Airport.h28110.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Marriott-Marquis-San-Diego-Marina.h24394.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Gateway-Los-Angeles-Hotel.h12287.Hotel-Information) > > [Anaheim Suites Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Anaheim-Suites-Hotel.h34780325.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h42520139.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel West Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-1-Hotel-West-Hollywood.h35872776.Hotel-Information) > > [Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Howard-Johnson-By-Wyndham-Anaheim-Hotel-Water-Playground.h19662.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Fairfield-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h13771.Hotel-Information) > > [Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Desert-Palms-Hotel-Suites.h1571.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > > [Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Grand-Californian-Hotel-And-Spa.h692655.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-The-Westin-Anaheim-Resort.h47019139.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Stovalls-Inn.h13592.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-InterContinental-Los-Angeles-Downtown.h11567151.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Hyatt-House-At-Anaheim-ResortConvention-Center.h14786168.Hotel-Information) > > [Anaheim Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Anaheim-Marriott-Hotel.h12035.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. 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