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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Monterey Bay

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Front of property
Staircase
Reception
LED TV, fireplace, iPod dock

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Boardwalk Bowl
    5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    5 min walk
  • Main Beach
    6 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 15: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 15: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 15: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Jetted Tub

Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 17: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 17: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 17: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl. Cocoanut Grove and Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

3-star Victorian hotel near Monterey Bay
As a guest of Rio Vista Suites, you'll find a garden and coffee/tea in a common area. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rio Vista Suites offers 12 accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rio Vista Suites Hotel Santa Cruz
Rio Vista Suites Hotel
Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz
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Rio Vista Suites Hotel
Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz
Rio Vista Suites Hotel Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 956 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 956 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 956 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 956 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 956 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very Cute old house. It was very clean and comfortable and had lots of really nice architecture. It was very convenient to walk to the boardwalk nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautifully remodeled. Tea,coffe,soft drinks there. Walking distance to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERMAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly, helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz!
I’ve stayed here many times over past 5yrs, it’s now my favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz — Victorian home converted into hotel with modern clean suites at reasonable price with views of river, friendly staff, all in all a very enjoyable stay every time. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So Cute!!
Last minute trip to Santa Cruz landed us in this incredible little Gem. Everything was updated, clean, and very practical. We look forward to returning soon 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

muffy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David, Jonesboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, close to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay here!
Amazing boutique style hotel. Historic house beautifully updated. Room was spacious and had all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at Rio Vista three times in the past. The hotel is clean, the attendant helpful and gorgeous views all around. This time, we had bedbugs unfortunately. We woke up around 11 or so, scratching our skin, only to see bed bugs on us and on the white sheets. I immediately called the attendant and was moved to another room. The next day, I requested a refund and I was not given it. I’m sorry to say I will not be returning to this lovely property. They didn’t try to refund me the night as of yet and the bed bug problem is probably still at large in their establishment. I would not recommend this to any travelers and for those who have stayed the night, better check your belongings. My son was bit so much, we had to get help from a nurse and had to get a prescribed ointment for all his bites!! I have pictures of the bugs in their bed as well as the bites on his body and mine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous Victorian house! It’s 5 minute walk from the Boardwalk. Friendly front desk staff. I will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property served our needs and was conveniently located. There was a bug in the bathroom cabinet and it was a bit noisy between the street noise and the sounds of people walking in other rooms, but overall the price was fair and it was a safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this unique Victorian small hotel. We stayed in the attic and even though the ceiling was sloped it was perfect, we liked how it was tucked away in a private corner of the house. There was plenty of parking and only a 10minute walk (or less) to the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woodies weekend
The bed was to soft, not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LynneDee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not well insulated from the hallway or the upstairs traffic we heard in our room downstairs. When we walked to the boardwalk, we passed some sketchy folks staying in apartments down the street, and took a Lyft home to avoid night-time interactions with those locals. The Inn hostess was delightful and very helpful. The location was otherwise very nice and there was plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sola

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024