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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Internet access

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Bathrobes
$82 nightly
The total price is $95
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 273 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 2: Deluxe Queen

Room 2: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2: Deluxe Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 3: Standard Queen

Room 3: Standard Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 3: Standard Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 202 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 4: Deluxe Queen

Room 4: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4: Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 288 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 5: Deluxe Queen

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 5: Deluxe Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 6: Economy Queen

Room 6: Economy Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 6: Economy Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 7: Deluxe Queen

Room 7: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 7: Deluxe Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 8: Economy Queen

Room 8: Economy Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 8: Economy Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 165 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 12: Attic Queen

Room 12: Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 12: Attic Queen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 275 sq ft
  • River view
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 187 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Vista Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rio Vista Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rio Vista Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rio Vista Suites?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Vista Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Rio Vista Suites and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Rio Vista Suites also has a garden.

What's the area around Rio Vista Suites like?

Rio Vista Suites is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Main Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Bed
Boardwalks
Location
Shower
Parking
Amenities
Downtown
Houses

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. (4 reviews)
  • The property's hot tub was a luxurious and relaxing amenity that added to the overall comfort and charm of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean!!
Mario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was in great condition and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved the access to free beverages during our stay. The location is in perfect proximity to the boardwalk as well as downtown. We were able to walk just about everywhere that we wanted to go.
Sridhar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rio Vista Suites is a great find in Santa Cruz. Very close to a bike trial, so I was able to get to leave my car there and get to everything I wanted to get to by bike. Neighborhood was pretty quiet and felt safe. I will definitely return.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a really nice location and very cute from the lobby to the room.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for the price and location
Martin T, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will stay there again
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
Maureen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unexpectedly amazing!!
Deanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist who checked me in was very kind and made me feel very welcome. Great little gem of a hotel. Super charming and very well appointed. A definite diamond in the ruff.
jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location in Santa Cruz

From the moment we checked in until the day we left, the owner, Ela, was fantastic. She was very attentive to our needs and accommodated us in any way she could. She made check in easy and gave us the lay of the land. The house is beautifully restored and the location is walking distance to the beach and downtown. If you want an experience opposite from something large and corporate, this is the place to stay.
Stacy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great environment! Going to book again
Ivan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super kind and accommodating and the room was lovely.
Anabelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

GREAT LOCATION. VERY NICE PLACE TO STAY WITH FRIENDS. CLEAN & QUIET.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique property very old mansion completely redone just beautiful…
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint Victorian house very proximal to the Boardwalk, easy check in and check out. Would stay again if in the area.
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great people and great location!

Lily the front desk person is great-very helpful. The property is historic and unique and close to the boardwalk and downtown. Great location!
Gregory, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a cute little place. We had a good time, but the facility was too small.
Genaro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place

It was a great experience, the room was beautiful and the staff is very friendly and make you feel at home
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were able to book a room here last minute and so glad we found this little hotel that's in a mansion built in 1890. It was so clean and we love how the design and how they renovated everything with modern conveniences like a gas fireplace, A/C, and walk in shower for 2. We would love to stay here again this time.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Santa Cruz Fun!!!

Very quiet and cozy. The beds are very comfortable. And a 3 minute walk to the boardwalk!
Jeff, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location! Very cute hotel and nice room. A little noisy since we were on the first floor right by the entrance. Friendly service. Towels were a little small and scratchy. Overall, a nice stay!
Natasha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

love this place

my girlfriend chose it for us and ever since we have loved to stay here any time we are here for Santa Cruz the owner is really nice and the rooms are just one of a kind!
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would come back in a heart beat!

We loved our stay here! I so enjoyed the history of the mansion which made it so much more inviting. The coffee selection in the am was good, but oh how we wish we had been offered some kind of danish rather than those prepackaged bars. Otherwise a 5/5!
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area is perfect for walking to the main boardwalk. You can also walk to the main downtown strip from here. Overall enjoyed the room and area would recomend staying here to others.