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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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Room 5: Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Staircase
Breakfast area
Reception
At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot. 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
$110 nightly
The total price is $126
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Room 6: Economy Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 6: Economy Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 143.33 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 7: Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 272.86 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8: Economy Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 8: Economy Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 165.1 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 274.72 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 193.37 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 10: Economy Attic Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 192.77 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 209.76 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 238.76 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 2: Deluxe Queen

Room 2: Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2: Deluxe Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room 3: Standard Queen | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 201.59 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 4: Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4: Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room 5: Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 5: Deluxe Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 344.14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 217.27 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 12: Attic Queen

Room 12: Attic Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 12: Attic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 344.84 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 187.08 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
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪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

At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • IPod docking station
  • 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

Fees & policies

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

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Bed
Boardwalks
Location
Shower
Amenities
Parking
Downtown
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What guests liked

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

This place is beautiful. It has the river in the front and the boardwalk from the back. Our room was tiny but super clean with a fireplace and private balcony. We also had a peekaboo ocean view and a view of the boardwalk rides. Lily was wonderful and friendly. We enjoyed sipping coffee while sitting at the front porch. The only compliant is that there is a huge sign in the front yard that obstructs some of the river view.
1-night trip

10/10

The House was so quaint and beautiful, very well taken care of and clean. Check-in was fast, although parking was a little tight. The room was comfy with plenty of storage for our luggage in a wardrobe, with a balcony and private shower. The Bed was So Comfy! We didnt want to wake up. Great place!
1-night trip

10/10

It was a beautiful renovated Victorian house. Just lovely!
2-night trip

8/10

Very clean, great staff. Nice coffee/tea/water/soda bar. Could use softer towels and warmer bedding, we couldn’t figure out how to turn on the wall fireplace/heater. Great location, we enjoyed reading the history of the property and the parts of the original home that was preserved in the renovation.
1-night trip

4/10

No doubt very clean but very noisy. Right by busy street and walls are far from sound proof. Left a $200 battery backup by mistake. Called the employees, they said they’d mail it to if I paid to ship, they never did and won’t return my calls. When we return to Santa Cruz will be staying at courtyard instead
2-night trip

10/10

Warm hospitality, and cozy rooms with unique charm. The fireplace and tub were our favorite amenities.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice rooms and renovations. portable AC and gas fireplace for comfort. No closet to hang items wasn't missed too much, but might be for a longer stay.
2-night trip

8/10

The property is beautiful and the building is fantastic.
1-night trip

10/10

A perfect room for 1 person attending a conference in the area. Walkable distence to everywhere i needed to go. The room was small, but incredibly comfortable. Loved the view from my deck.
3-night trip

10/10

Relaxing, comfortable suite.
2-night trip

10/10

The hotel was nice very comfy and cozy very clean and I loved the jetted tub will likely go back again
3-night trip

6/10

The mattress was uncomfortable- hard. Heater/A/C noisy. You can hear the people in the next room. You can hear the next room over heater/AC if on. Only had decaf coffee pods. Location was great.
2-night trip

10/10

Charming historic property at a reasonable price!
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful n cozy well appointed rooms
1-night trip

10/10

Great location for visiting a family member. Very close to wharf t where there are sea lions hanging out. Close to Lighthouse State park where you can walk along coastline which is beautiful. Room comfortable, clean. Soft drinks and coffee/ tea available.
1-night trip

10/10

This house is amazing quaint and a total joy to stay there. Staff was friendly knowledgeable and ready to assist. I will always stay here when I come to Santa Cruz.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely!
1-night trip

10/10

Always a pleasure staying in such a historic house!
1-night trip

10/10

Great place very quiet and centralized I will be back
2-night trip

10/10

Great spot for our overnight for a fun night in Santa Cruz, super convenient to boardwalk and dining - all walkable. Lovely Victorian building with modern interiors and amenities. Clean, safe and excellent customer service.
1-night trip