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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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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
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Lake view

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • 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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 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. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Map
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue
    Pacific Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pier at Santa Cruz, California
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Boardwalk Bowl
    6 min walk
  • Cruzin’ Crepes
    6 min walk
  • Coaster's Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Los Primos Taqueria
    9 min walk
  • Marea Sol
    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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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

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, 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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Sridhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

Stacy

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

Great property and location in Santa Cruz

From the moment we checked in until the day we left, the owner, Ela, was fantastic. She was very attentive to our needs and accommodated us in any way she could. She made check in easy and gave us the lay of the land. The house is beautifully restored and the location is walking distance to the beach and downtown. If you want an experience opposite from something large and corporate, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vernon

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

Great place to stay

Very comfortable hotel, not your typical hotel which makes it nice to avoid the large generic corporate hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, close to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

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