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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Staircase
Front of property
Breakfast area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 13 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • 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

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 22 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬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 iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. 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.

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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

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 Santa Cruz 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 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very cute hotel and nice room. A little noisy since we were on the first floor right by the entrance. Friendly service. Towels were a little small and scratchy. Overall, a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

laura

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

Highly recommend

This place is beautiful. It has the river in the front and the boardwalk from the back. Our room was tiny but super clean with a fireplace and private balcony. We also had a peekaboo ocean view and a view of the boardwalk rides. Lily was wonderful and friendly. We enjoyed sipping coffee while sitting at the front porch. The only compliant is that there is a huge sign in the front yard that obstructs some of the river view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a cute little place. We had a good time, but the facility was too small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lilly was so nice at check in. Place was gorgeous. If you have a lot of bags you have some stairs to climb fyi. The bed was comfy and shower was nice. Had problems with wifi in my room maybe I was to far from a router? Loved the fireplace. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

set

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to book a room here last minute and so glad we found this little hotel that's in a mansion built in 1890. It was so clean and we love how the design and how they renovated everything with modern conveniences like a gas fireplace, A/C, and walk in shower for 2. We would love to stay here again this time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT LOCATION. VERY NICE PLACE TO STAY WITH FRIENDS. CLEAN & QUIET.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No doubt very clean but very noisy. Right by busy street and walls are far from sound proof. Left a $200 battery backup by mistake. Called the employees, they said they’d mail it to if I paid to ship, they never did and won’t return my calls. When we return to Santa Cruz will be staying at courtyard instead
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super kind and accommodating and the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Santa Cruz Fun!!!

Very quiet and cozy. The beds are very comfortable. And a 3 minute walk to the boardwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just be street smart...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Overall clean and staff is friendly but often have to wait for them as they are not exactly in prem but close. Felt safe. There were some ants in bathroom and only decaf coffee available in the common area? Minor notes overall would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Perfect place

It was a great experience, the room was beautiful and the staff is very friendly and make you feel at home
Stayed 1 night in May 2025