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Rio Vista Suites

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Victorian charm with a modern edge

Rio Vista Inn & Suites pairs a restored 1890 Victorian mansion with contemporary suite decor for a cozy, intimate stay. Mornings start with a complimentary continental breakfast, and the lobby keeps things easy with coffee, tea, water, and juices available throughout the day. It is an adults-only setting designed for quiet downtime between Santa Cruz adventures.

  • Boardwalk-close location

    Enjoy an easy five-minute walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

  • Rooms with ocean views

    Select second- and third-floor rooms look straight out to the water.

  • No on-site restaurant, easy in-suite meals

    Each suite includes a microwave and refrigerator for simple dining.

Amenities

  • Shared living room with fireplace and leather seating
  • Front deck with Euro loungers for breezes
  • Cappuccino and espresso center in the lobby
  • 40-inch LED HDTV and iPod dock
  • Select rooms with in-room gas fireplaces
  • Bathrobes plus handy toiletries in bathrooms
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Room options

View all photos for Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

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.

Room 1: Deluxe Queen, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room 2: Deluxe Queen

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.

Room 2: Deluxe Queen

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

View all photos for Room 3: Standard Queen

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.

Room 3: Standard Queen

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

View all photos for Room 4: Deluxe Queen

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

Room 4: Deluxe Queen

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

View all photos for Room 5: Deluxe Queen

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

Room 5: Deluxe Queen

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

View all photos for Room 6: Economy Queen

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

Room 6: Economy Queen

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

View all photos for Room 7: Deluxe Queen

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

Room 7: Deluxe Queen

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

View all photos for Room 8: Economy Queen

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

Room 8: Economy Queen

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

View all photos for Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

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

Room 10: Economy Attic Queen

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

View all photos for Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

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

Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen

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

View all photos for Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

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

Room 11: Economy Attic Queen

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

View all photos for Room 12: Attic Queen

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

Room 12: Attic Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 345 sq ft
  • 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
  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 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
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 187 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, 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. 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
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611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Stagnaro Bros.
    18 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    18 min walk
  • Pacific Cookie Company
    11 min walk
  • Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
    12 min walk
  • Craft Beer at The Boardwalk
    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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 14 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Vista Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Vista Suites?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Vista Suites on Aug 24, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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 mi (1.6 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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