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Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property

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A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a painting above the bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door with a red emergency light.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A four-poster bed with white linens and a patterned throw, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a leather sofa in a well-lit room with wooden flooring.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub

A four-poster bed with a dark frame, white bedding, and a floral-patterned throw. A painting of a beach scene is above the bed.

Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with shutters.

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a black leather sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark wooden headboard, and a decorative throw blanket.

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a painting of a bridge.

Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a tray of tea, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden door.

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white and purple bedspread, a painting of a coastal scene, and a caution sign.

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a lamp.

Room 14: Deluxe Queen Room - Located in House Next to Mansion

  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 15: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room 15: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 16: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a chair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 17: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room 17: Standard Queen - Located in House Next to Mansion

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rio Vista Suites

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a garden and free wired internet in public areas.
Rio Vista Suites offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rio Vista Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free wired internet is available.
  • Free wired Internet in some public areas
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf
As a guest of Rio Vista Suites, you'll find a garden and coffee/tea in a common area. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Santa Cruz hotel.

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed 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
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Rio Vista Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, quiet, great location walkable to beach and downtown, off street parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute, quiet, and a great location near the beach. Staff was friendly and our room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice victorian in a great location. Close to the boardwalk. Our room was small but very comfortable. The staff was great especially when we had a little issue w/the fireplace. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check-in, clean, convenient...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet!! Such a quaint hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint Victorian home made into a hotel. Found it on the last-minute deal. What a great day parking is included. It’s in a great part of town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a one night stop. Friendly staff. Nice coffee setup in main level. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Victorian house. Location is excellent. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately, this hotel is severely understaffed. This is not a criticism on the staff’s performance (they are doing the best they can) but the way the operation is being managed needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Rooms are a bit small but all renovated and very clean. Staff was very helpful and quick to respond to a small issue we had. And only two blocks away from the boardwalk….highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pleasant, fun room. Friendly clerk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was hoping that there was some original features to the old house, sadly only the outside, staircase and dune Windows. The room was furnished with cheap modern hotel furniture. Very noisy, too. Nice selection of free beverages. Close to boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ildy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Adorable place! Great location. Very cozy. And there's a hotel kitty named Rio who's just adorable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice location and very cute from the lobby to the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was nicely renovated, neat and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was quite comfortable. The location was ideal, and neighborhood quiet with the river near by. We were surprised to find out that the photo of breakfast offered is incorrect. Coffee and tea are the only things offered, the photo on Expedia shows pastries and fruit. We were told that was no longer offered.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin T

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