Top 8 Motels in Riverside, United States

April 20, 2023 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best Motels in Riverside, California including Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, Motel 6 UCR Riverside, Thunderbird Lodge, Motel 6 Riverside South, Arlington Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, Sands Motel, Riverside Inn and Suites.
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1. Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall

10545 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1804
Excellent
25%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 411 reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall

Looking for a place to stay in Riverside? Then look no further than Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, a budget friendly motel that brings the best of Riverside to your doorstep. The rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Riverside Days Inn features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. In addition, as a valued Days Inn Riverside-tyler Mall Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Riverside, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, including Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar (1.0 mi), Star Crab Restaurant (0.6 mi), and Red Lobster (0.5 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Mount Rubidoux Park, Fairmount Park, or Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, which are popular parks amongst tourists. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall as you experience everything Riverside has to offer.

Everything you feared it might be

Reviewed By Robert B

Do you like your linens with cigarette burns and colored stains? Do you like staying in (basiclaly) a residential hotel? Do you like when the residents smoke in the room next door? If so, this hotel might be just the ticket for you!

2. Motel 6 UCR Riverside

1260 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507-4562
Excellent
22%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
19%
Terrible
28%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 32 reviews

Motel 6 UCR Riverside

See why so many travelers make Motel 6 UC Riverside their motel of choice when visiting Riverside. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Mission Inn Museum (2.0 mi) and Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum (2.8 mi), guests of Motel 6 UC Riverside can easily experience some of Riverside's most well known attractions. Rooms at Motel 6 UC Riverside offer a refrigerator and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A 24 hour front desk, room service, and express check-in and check-out are some of the conveniences offered at this motel. An on-site restaurant will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Motel 6 UC Riverside, free parking is available. If you like diners, Motel 6 UC Riverside is conveniently located near Mr T's Family Restaurant. Best of all, Motel 6 UC Riverside makes it easy to experience some great Riverside attractions like March Field Air Museum, which is a popular military museum. At Motel 6 UC Riverside, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Riverside.

3 Days in Purgatory

Reviewed By jeril294

Having spent several months in various Motel 6's while my estranged husband's estate was settled (probate) I've seen & experienced customer service from a wide variety of Motel 6 employees. I have never seen a more sullen group of people. The girl that checked us in was just lovely, the office was very well kept & updated. Unfortunately the good impression didn't carry over to any other aspect of our stay. The first night was uneventful, the next day housekeeping never even bothered to check if we needed towels. They required a $50 deposit, that's a first. No other Motel 6 has ever required one, even when we had 2 dogs instead of just the one we have now. They claim to be pet friendly, I would beg to differ, they acted as though our dog was a bringer of pestilence. I understand our dog is a big German Shepherd, people can be fearful of dogs especially a big one. 2 women alone need a protector especially at this location. My daughter had to go to work, graveyard shift. I was left alone with no phone, I don't have a cellphone, in the past the room always had a phone in case of emergency. I could call the front desk if necessary, if there was an issue. There were people above our room drunk off their fannies, slamming doors shouting obscenities at each other. It wasn't pleasant. The room was not particularly clean or maintained, leaks above the bathroom were fixed but still unpainted, black mold on the bottom of the door jam, the smell of stale smoke hung about the room (in a no smoking room) forcing us to keep the window open. But most of all the staff were terribly rude, on the 3rd day my daughter asked for a clean towel after work, the woman obviously didn't want to be bothered, rolling her eyes acting as though this wasn't her job. The dog vocalized in the late morning hours & we were told we couldn't stay another night. That was fine, to be honest it isn't much fun to walk on eggshells in a situation like that. There were other dog's there, our next door neighbor put their dog on a long lead , tied the lead to something in the room, kept their door open so the dog could go outside, wander in front of our room. My dog is a service animal, but it was more than he could tolerate & he barked his displeasure. We packed our things, I picked up any trash that we had made, put the used towels in one location wiped down the counter tops & left. There was no damage that I could see. I smoke, but only outside. They never offered to clean the room in 3 nights. The walkways in front of the rooms are filthy & need a good power cleaning.There is no swimming pool, no laundry facilities, 1 drink vending machine & none for snacks. If you find yourself in Riverside CA the La Sierra location is far superior, cleaner, employees are courteous & actually smile, they will go out of their way to ensure your stay is pleasant. They have a pool, laundry facilities etc. BTW They kept $20 of the $50 deposit, for what I have no idea. I guess it's a way to pay their housekeepers without dipping into their profits. Remember it's not really pet friendly, they have no understanding of dog behavior. Dogs will make some noise, it's unrealistic to expect them to be completely mute. Our dog is verbal on occasion but after several minutes he settles down. He's not a bad dog at all but if you nothing about dogs you might just have some odd notions. I'd stay in Corona or Riverside south if I were a dog owner, they actually like the beasties.

3. Thunderbird Lodge

2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507-4237
Excellent
28%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 69 reviews

Thunderbird Lodge

The Old Riverside Foundation just awarded us with the Historical Preservation Award. Come see our transformation of one of the few Historical locations in Riverside. Located in the heart of Riverside with restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Come see one of the best value for your money in Riverside.

Average--fine for a night's stay DAY

Reviewed By bowpuppy

This is a fine place to stay for a quick respite. Is it luxurious? Not by a long shot. Other reviewers have mentioned that she is tired. She is. The outside is well kept, though, and the front desk welcoming and informative. The interior of the rooms do need some updating. If you're tired and need a soft bed to sleep on for the night, this is the right place. The rooms are larger than most, but definitely in need of an update. Definitely not worth charging the $169/night that they charged, but it would have been fine if it were closer to the $120 mark.

4. Motel 6 Riverside South

3663 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3074
Excellent
4%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
21%
Terrible
43%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 27 reviews

Motel 6 Riverside South

Motel 6 Riverside South CA is located off of SR 91/Riverside Freeway at La Sierra Ave. Area restaurants are nearby. Shopping and attractions are within a mile. Enjoy our outdoor pool. Rooms have a modern look and feel. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Bad news. Blight.

Reviewed By jeffreycJ7803PH

Bad news business. They have loud crying lady at 554am June 8 2022. Cops every morning. They stole five dollars twenty cents and when caught and had to lay out the rude man kept lying and being deceptive. The property should be reviewed for blight.

5. Arlington Inn

6843 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-1925
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
20%
Terrible
40%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 5 reviews

Arlington Inn

Arlington Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Riverside, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Arlington Inn is a budget friendly motel offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24 hour front desk. While in Riverside, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Arlington Inn, including D'Caesaro Pizza & Italian Restaurant (0.4 mi), Thai Bay Cafe (0.7 mi), and Capone's Pizza Arlington Avenue (0.4 mi). Riverside is also home to Mission Inn Museum, a popular architectural building that is not too far from Arlington Inn. Enjoy your stay in Riverside!

The middle of a Junk Yard!

Reviewed By M6574DHshelleyc

Besides the location being in the the middle of what looks like a junk yard, the rooms were filthy. There were no blankets , besides a sheet and barely any towels. At first glance at night it looked clean enough, but the daylight revealed so much more. For the money they are charging, make another choice.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall

10545 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1804
Excellent
25%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 411 reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall

Looking for a place to stay in Riverside? Then look no further than Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, a budget friendly motel that brings the best of Riverside to your doorstep. The rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Riverside Days Inn features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. In addition, as a valued Days Inn Riverside-tyler Mall Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Riverside, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall, including Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar (1.0 mi), Star Crab Restaurant (0.6 mi), and Red Lobster (0.5 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Mount Rubidoux Park, Fairmount Park, or Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, which are popular parks amongst tourists. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall as you experience everything Riverside has to offer.

Everything you feared it might be

Reviewed By Robert B

Do you like your linens with cigarette burns and colored stains? Do you like staying in (basiclaly) a residential hotel? Do you like when the residents smoke in the room next door? If so, this hotel might be just the ticket for you!

7. Sands Motel

10625 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1815
Excellent
0%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
74%
Overall Ratings

1.5 based on 19 reviews

Sands Motel

The Sands motel is conveniently located directly across from Kaiser Permanente Hospital. This hotel is close to area attractions including the Castle Amusement Park, California Citrus State Historical Park, La Siera University, The California Speedway, Tyler Mall and the University of Riverside. The Ontario International Airport is 20 miles away. The hotel is also close to a variety of restaurants and ATM locations. There is also a roller rink and ice-skating rink within walking distance. Riverside Golf Course is five miles from the hotel.Guests of this hotel will enjoy many full-service amenities including free coffee, outdoor seasonal pool and sun deck.

PLACE OF PURE HELL!!!!!! POTENTIAL RAPIST EMPLOYEE

Reviewed By mariegO1874RF

I went to the motel for an overnight with my guy. He had to leave for work and I was there solo. Here’s the nightmare, after he left less than 30 min later an employee walks in, stands there and I demanded he leave. After another 10 minutes pass he comes back demanding I open the door to speak with me. He leaves and returns and with a threatening demeanor as he speaks to me, demanding I speak with him he gets loud and I manage to close the door on his foot. I get dressed and run to my car to leave. I call the manager and he was downright NASTY, RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL. DO NOT COME HERE, YOU WILL REGRET IT. Would get ABSOLUTELY 0 stars but unfortunately I had to check something

8. Riverside Inn and Suites

10705 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3040
Excellent
23%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
14%
Terrible
46%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 78 reviews

Riverside Inn and Suites

Hotel/Travel Industry

Crooked Business Practices

Reviewed By Sandovjo

This place deserves ZERO STARS... I booked 6 weeks out for Halloween weekend. At that time, the rates were $75 a night. So I booked for three nights thru Expedia. The option I was given was to pay upon arrival. Night before check in, I called this hotel and talked to a gentleman who was very short with me on the phone and treated me like I was bothering him. I called to confirm my reservation and to make sure that there were zero Hiccups. He said that the "internet was down" and he "couldn't access the reservation at this time". Told me to call back tomorrow. The next day was check in day and I called around noon. The same gentleman answered and said that the reservation was "canceled because we didn't pay for the room yet". I explained to him that the agreement was to pay at the property upon check-in per the contract that he has with Expedia. He then said he canceled cause there was no credit card on file. I explained to him that he could have used the credit card on my Expedia account. He said that's not HIS responsibility and he didn't want to be left holding a room with no deposit. I then explained to him that he didn't even give me the curtesy to wait till check in time to see if I would even show (3pm). He just kept repeating himself and then I asked him to just take the credit card over the phone and he said that he would have to charge me the going rate of $178 a night for three nights. Then it instantly dawned on me what he was doing.. trying to rip me off. He cancels the $75 a night that I booked back in mid September and charges me $178 the current going rate. I called Expedia and they called him and they told me that there was nothing they could do cause it wasn't their hotel and gave me a $100 credit for another booking. They even tried to book another hotel in that area at the rate of $75, but all the hotels were around $200 per night and weren't gunna give anyone a break. I called the hotel back and told him that what he was doing was crooked and he said he "heard it all before" and asked me if I still wanted the room at $178. So I hung up on him. Reading other reviews, this is something he does routinely. Takes advantage of people after he puts them in a desperate situation.

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