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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz

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Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Reception
LED TV, fireplace, iPod dock
Staircase
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
  • Water view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
  • 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

Highlights

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

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
  • 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

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
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 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

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Rio Vista Suites provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free wired internet.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rio Vista Suites feature comforts such as fireplaces and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Rio Vista Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rio Vista Suites?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rio Vista Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rio Vista Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rio Vista Suites located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lilly was lovely and gave us an upgrade so we didn't have to pull our heavy suitcases up lots of stairs. Great location for downtown and the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is perfect for walking to the main boardwalk. You can also walk to the main downtown strip from here. Overall enjoyed the room and area would recomend staying here to others.

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

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

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the Rio Vista Suites for a last minute trip in the area and very glad it was available. Lily is an incredible host and makes sure you’re set perfectly for your stay. I loved the attic room - it was the perfect size for 1-2 people, very comfortable and had lovely views. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful renovated Victorian house. Just lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place with real “character” – an old Victorian that retains much of its original grandeur but updated with good lighting, digital locks, modern bathroom fixtures, wi-fi, and other conveniences. The bed was comfortable, and the room was very quiet. Special thanks to the proprieter who made a heroic effort to track us down after we had checked out to tell us we had accidentally dropped an object of value in the parking lot as we were packing up the car. We had only driven as far as Davenport (10 miles) for breakfast, so we were lucky to get the call when it was easy to return back to the inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hospitality, and cozy rooms with unique charm. The fireplace and tub were our favorite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and renovations. portable AC and gas fireplace for comfort. No closet to hang items wasn't missed too much, but might be for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heater did not work properly. Sink was decorative but provided no counter space AT ALL. On initial and on subsequent entries into the room there was a strong overly sweet fragrance (odor) in the room that required opening the windows to air out the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the building is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

2/10 Terrible

Michaela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t able to get a refund on my booking when a family emergency came up. They were not flexible at all. Shame on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice very comfy and cozy very clean and I loved the jetted tub will likely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful n cozy well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

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