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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
LED TV, fireplace, iPod dock
Staircase

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rio Vista Suites

Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a garden and free wired Internet in public areas.
Rio Vista Suites offers 12 accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rio Vista Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free wired Internet is available.
  • Free wired Internet in some public areas
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay
As a guest of Rio Vista Suites, you'll find a garden and coffee/tea in common area. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Rio Vista Suites Hotel Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 976 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

Stephen, Watsonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for a night stay. The room is clean and neat. Bathroom was wonderful. The checkin time is 3PM to 9PM. Lily stayed until 9.45PM for my check in , because I was bit late all the way from Los Angeles. Lily is so generous and was very helpful. I had a wonderful stay here. Everything is walkable including the beach. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at our room we were greeted with the overwhelming smell of ammonia cleanser. We hoped it would dissipate but our one of two nights scheduled stay was miserable. When we called to cancel our second night's stay at 8:30 am the next morning, we were told by the desk person that she would call us back in 10 minutes. Three hours later we called her to confirm a cancellation and refund which was the minimum we could expect although no effort was made to find us an alternative room. Additionally, the back entrance to on site parking is woefully narrow and risks car damage on entry and exit. We would not stay here ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable historic home. Walking distance to beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, comfortable suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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