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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Comfortable Victorian Santa Cruz hotel in Westside Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Front of property
Breakfast area
Reception
Suite, Jetted Tub | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Street7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf10 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • 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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub

Suite, Jetted Tub

Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 fireplaces and 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 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Westside Santa Cruz hotel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 12 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
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 6 min walk
  • Ume Tea - 8 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

Comfortable Victorian Santa Cruz hotel in Westside 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 fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

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

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

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
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. Contactless check-out is available.

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
Rio Vista Suites
Rio Vista Suites Hotel
Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz
Rio Vista Suites Hotel Santa Cruz

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Vista Suites?

As of 11 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Vista Suites on 12 May 2024 start from AU$162.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

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, only service animals are allowed.

Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 877 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 877 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 877 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 877 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 877 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mandana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth it !
What a great place ! We stayed in the attic room, 12. It was a great room. Sure, it shows a bit of wear, but nothing that was a deal breaker. The fireplace HEATED that room!! The property was quiet, the reception, warm and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Galen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience. Friendly and helpful checkin. Room was freezing and couldn’t get the fireplace to work, but they had a space heater that did the trick. Bathroom smelled a hint musty. Shower water was hot and had good pressure. Vehicle noise was a little bothersome in our room since it was close to the intersection. Frequent vehicle honking and engine revving. Small homeless camp on the walking route to downtown. Not the best neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small and highly overpriced the amenities were next to none and the room I was in wasn't even in the main building it was an annex building next door there was not even laundry facilities and the staff was rude not to mention profiling myself and my plus one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Iman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room we reserved was given away, and the shower drain was clogged up and filled up the whole shower every time it was used.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and comfortable
I love staying here. The mansion is gorgeous, the rooms are cute and the staff is wonderful. Makes for a very comfortable stay. It does get a little loud (traffic- walking and vehicles), but nothing earplugs wouldn’t help if you’re sensitive to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023