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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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Staircase
Exterior
Reception
LED TV, fireplace, iPod dock
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
  • Fireplace
  • Cable TV service
$101 nightly
The total price is $117
May 18 - May 19
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Room 6: Economy Queen

Highlights

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

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

Room 7: Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 8: Economy Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 184 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

Highlights

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

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

Room 2: Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 3: Standard Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 4: Deluxe Queen

Highlights

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

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

Room 5: Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 225 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 225 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 225 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
    • Service animals welcome
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

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

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, but service animals are welcome.

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 hiking, horseback riding, and windsurfing. 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
Location
Boardwalks
Shower
Parking
Amenities
Downtown
Houses

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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Worth it.

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!
Angelina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A+cleanliness, location, great staff

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

In town for a conference

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.
Eric, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Sergio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable historic home. Walking distance to beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing, comfortable suite.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

Avoid this place at all costs!

Our review is based on the fact that we could NOT stay at this hotel, despite having a valid reservation. When we arrived to check in at 5pm, no one was at the desk - we were provided with a phone number to call to get assistance. That's annoying, but okay. After we called the employee to the desk, she cheerfully informed us that the hotel had double-booked our room and it was occupied, with no other vacancies at the hotel. No apology, no apparent concern for our being stranded in another city on a Friday night with no place to go. She then told us that we should call their other hotel to see if they had vacancy - she did not offer to call for us. I cannot stress how little she cared about her hotel's mistake, as if we were lucky just to have been considered as guests. This was, hands down, the single worst customer service experience I have ever had at a hotel. P.S. We did NOT call the other hotel but found another spot on this website, which fortunately worked out.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful n cozy well appointed rooms
Stacy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely!
Cassandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Troy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a very attractive guest house. However, it was freezing inside . There was a heater to heat up the bathroom, but I could never get the bathroom warm enough to take a shower. It took me a while to realize that the gas fireplace in the bedroom, would heat that room. But I spent a lot of my stay shivering.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will be back

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Yuva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Stephen, 1-night trip