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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz

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Staircase
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
LED TV, iPod dock

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Rio Vista Suites you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room LED TVs. .This hotel offers free wired Internet in public areas and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Westside Santa Cruz hotel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz
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.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rio Vista Suites offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

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

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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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rio Vista Suites?

Rio Vista Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rio Vista Suites?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rio Vista Suites?

Yep, Rio Vista Suites is a short 6-minute walk from Main Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Vista Suites?

No, Rio Vista Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Vista Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rio Vista Suites?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ildy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Adorable place! Great location. Very cozy. And there's a hotel kitty named Rio who's just adorable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
place is really good. great service, best hotel in santa cruz
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great! Super helpful and kind. Will definitely be staying here again and have already recommended to others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sridhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rio Vista Suites is a great option if you want to be near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at a reasonable price if you book ahead of time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1st night there car was broken into backpack stolen in a 20 minute window, my fault for leaving something in the car but to be there for 20 mins and already get stolen from not a great sign. Good thing the first thing they made me sign was a waiver to NOT hold them responsible for such a transgression. House was from 1890, but I’m pretty sure they kept the original mattress as it was as stiff as a board. Refrigerator did not work in room, TV required me to play tech support to get it unfrozen and usable, while navigating multiple remotes that had stuck keys. Shower is poorly designed, and requires you to open windows in the room in order to avoid the steam triggering the fire alarm and waking the whole house up, with the towel holder as far as possible AWAY from the door. Not to mention the sink has no room to place your things aside from a thin strip by the faucet. Forget staying in the room with another person because one side of the bed doesn’t have a nightstand. Front attendant was nice and the building did offer free drinks and coffee, and the outside patio area would be quite nice if the weather permitted
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rio Vista is the cutest little Victorian house turned B&B located super conveniently between the river walk and the beach/boardwalk. As a solo female traveler, I felt a little nervous walking around the neighborhoods directly around it at night, but overall I felt super comfy and at home there, and loved the room so much I added on an extra night to my stay! Really appreciated how close it was to everything I needed, from shopping and restaurants to nature, the beach, and all the activities I was looking to do. The staff was lovely and very accommodating, and I really enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to boardwalk and restaurants. Nice staff. Parking onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
For us it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lilly was so wonderful! She upgraded our room and the service was great. We only stayed one night, but would visit again. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025