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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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Breakfast area
Reception
Staircase
A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Rio Vista Suites provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free wired Internet.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 14 - Sept 15
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Tomorrow

Sept 15 - Sept 16
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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
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 246 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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
  • 273 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 193 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 202 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 288 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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
  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located near the beach, Rio Vista Suites is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬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 such as:
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Rio Vista Suites boast comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and heating

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

Pets not 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

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Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz
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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, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Rio Vista Suites Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin T

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment! Going to book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property very old mansion completely redone just beautiful…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Victorian house very proximal to the Boardwalk, easy check in and check out. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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

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

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

Tony

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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.

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

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

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

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and quaint size of this historic home/hotel. It’s perfect for a single traveler desiring proximity to attractions yet solitude in the quaint quarters of this Victorian brought back to life. No children or animals are allowed so this is a very quiet spot . Thank you to everyone who contributed to making it available for the public . It would be good to have some plain cream option for the coffee /tea station for those who don’t like sweets as all the creamers were flavored and sweet. I was very grateful to see the open station that could be accessed at any hour ,thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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