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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
Breakfast area
Front of property
Staircase
A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Rio Vista Suites provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free wired internet.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

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

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room 2: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2: Deluxe Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 4: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4: Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 5: Deluxe Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6: Economy Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 6: Economy Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 7: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 7: Deluxe Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8: Economy Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 8: Economy Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 11: Economy Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 12: Attic Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 12: Attic Queen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion

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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • 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 | 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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 19 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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Rio Vista Suites is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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

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 bathrobes, as well as amenities like free bottled water. 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

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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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

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
  • 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 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

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

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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, 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?

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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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. 571 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

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

Natalie

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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

Martin T

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam

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

8/10 Good

Grace

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

Would come back in a heart beat!

We loved our stay here! I so enjoyed the history of the mansion which made it so much more inviting. The coffee selection in the am was good, but oh how we wish we had been offered some kind of danish rather than those prepackaged bars. Otherwise a 5/5!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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