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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪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

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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

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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

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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 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

With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

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

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

Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Cable programming along with iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted 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
Rio Vista Suites
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. 536 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 974 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

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lilly was amazing at check in. She gave us some history on this amazing property that is over 130 yrs old. Absolutely stunning. Easy walk to the boardwalk and wharf areas. This was an unbelievable find for lodging and we now have a permanent option when visiting Santa Cruz or nearby areas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located along the riverwalk area, beautiful view from room. Checkin easy and we were given option of another room due to construction noise near original room. Much appreciated. We went to a Warriors game which was within walking distance. Boardwalk is also within walking distance. Only issue was we could not find remote to fireplace or any indication of how else to operate it. Room was a little chilly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, SIOUX FALLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

evaristo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the building is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Konstantin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The bed was really uncomfortable and cleanliness left something to be desired. Parking situation was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ARIEL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a gorgeous old Victorian. However, if you are staying in the converted attic rooms, you should be short and small. Very tight, but cute quarters. Amazing view in both directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic property at a reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property. We had a nice view of the river from our room, lots of windows and sunlight so was very bright and welcoming. Within walking distance to the boardwalk! We had a good time in Santa Cruz, and this place has a lot of charm. The room we chose had a nice spacious bathroom with separated tub and shower which was a plus for my husband and I to wash up at same time (he likes his baths!). Thank you for a great stay. :) P.S. be sure to bring a working cell phone, the staff was often away from her desk while we were there, but she's very easy to get a hold of via phone call and will come back within minutes after contacting her, there will be a sign with her contact number on the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soila

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun in Santa Cruz!!!!
It was very welcoming. Lilly at checkin was wonderful and had a great attitude. It was very uplifting. The place was beautiful and really close to the Boardwalk. It was literally a 5 minute walk. I look forward to staying here everytime we stay in Santa Cruz! Thank you again Lilly for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice room but very noisy due to traffic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will be back
Great place very quiet and centralized I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful n cozy well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint & clean. Cute little room. Nice view & great location. More upkeep needed & service was non-existant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the property and the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place! Close to the Boardwalk and the pier. Our room was clean and cozy. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice very comfy and cozy very clean and I loved the jetted tub will likely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024