Rio Vista Suites

Victorian hotel in Santa Cruz

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Dates

November 2025

4

December 2025

A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Rio Vista Suites provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free wired Internet.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

25 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hydromassage showerhead

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Shower/bath combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Separate bath and shower

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

27 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Shower/bath combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

15 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

26 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

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 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

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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

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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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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

7 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

For us it was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin T

14 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good for the price and location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

25 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice place

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

25 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great environment! Going to book again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

5 Jul 2025

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

Adrian

7 May 2025

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

Melanie

21 Apr 2025

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

Tristan

5 Jan 2025

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

Caesar

17 Sept 2024

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

Talia

18 Mar 2024

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

Always a pleasure staying in such a historic house!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

29 Nov 2024

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

Relaxing, comfortable suite.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cozy and great staff

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sijun

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice location and reasonable price

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lana

11 May 2025

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

Just be street smart...

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

25 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice hotel. House looks amazing and staff is really nice.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

15 Sept 2024

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

christina

28 Jun 2025

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

Susan

7 Jul 2024

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

Must stay here!

Amazing boutique style hotel. Historic house beautifully updated. Room was spacious and had all amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryJane

10 Jun 2024

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

Loved it!!

It was beautiful and staff was very friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

13 Nov 2024

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024