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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
Breakfast area
Staircase
At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Internet access

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Bathrobes

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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 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
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Vista Suites

At Rio Vista Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Rio Vista Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rio Vista Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rio Vista Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rio Vista Suites?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Vista Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Rio Vista Suites and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Rio Vista Suites also has a garden.

What's the area around Rio Vista Suites like?

Rio Vista Suites is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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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

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. (4 reviews)
  • The property's hot tub was a luxurious and relaxing amenity that added to the overall comfort and charm of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Amenities
Downtown
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The property was in great condition and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved the access to free beverages during our stay. The location is in perfect proximity to the boardwalk as well as downtown. We were able to walk just about everywhere that we wanted to go.
Sridhar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for the price and location
Martin T, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
Maureen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great environment! Going to book again
Ivan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique property very old mansion completely redone just beautiful…
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place

It was a great experience, the room was beautiful and the staff is very friendly and make you feel at home
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was nice very comfy and cozy very clean and I loved the jetted tub will likely go back again
Caesar, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm hospitality, and cozy rooms with unique charm. The fireplace and tub were our favorite amenities.
Tristan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure staying in such a historic house!
Talia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing, comfortable suite.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location and reasonable price
Sijun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. House looks amazing and staff is really nice.
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Just be street smart...
Lana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Must stay here!

Amazing boutique style hotel. Historic house beautifully updated. Room was spacious and had all amenities.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is really cute and pretty and the room was lovely. The bed was really comfortable. The check in staff was really nice too. We will definitely stay here again.
Adelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very Cute old house. It was very clean and comfortable and had lots of really nice architecture. It was very convenient to walk to the boardwalk nearby.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!!

It was beautiful and staff was very friendly and helpful
MaryJane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is beautiful, very cozy and excellent location. Very nice staff!
Norman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely!
Cassandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property manager was vary helpful and polite. Would stay here again!
Jose, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jeremy was awesome! Would stay again.
Ernie, 1-night trip