611 3rd St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States
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With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mystery Spot and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Capitola Beach.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.1
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Amenities
Golf CourseHorse RidingPrivate ParkingFreeWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Watsonville Municipal Airport
(28.7km)
Airport: San Jose International Airport
(52.9km)
Train: Santa Clara Station
(51.1km)
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Room 11:Economy Attic Queen
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
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Microwave Oven
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Room 14:Deluxe Queen Room-Located in House Next to Mansion
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
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Deluxe Queen Room 2
1 Queen bed
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Deluxe Queen Room 4
1 Queen bed
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Deluxe Queen Room 5
1 Queen bed
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Deluxe Queen Room 7
1 Queen bed
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Room 1:Deluxe Queen, Accessible
1 Queen bed
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Economy Queen Room (# 6)
1 Queen bed
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Room 8: Economy Queen
1 Queen bed
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Room 16:Standard Queen-Located in House Next to Mansion
1 Queen bed
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Room 17:Standard Queen-Located in House Next to Mansion
1 Queen bed
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Room 12:Attic Queen
1 Queen bed
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Room 9: An Economy Attic Queen
1 Queen bed
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Standard Queen (Room 3)
1 Queen bed
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Room 15:Standard Queen-Located in House Next to Mansion
1 Queen bed
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Room 10: Economy Attic Queen
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Guest Reviews(100)
4.1/5
Very Good
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Cleanliness4.1
Amenities4.1
Location4.1
Service4.1
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December 17, 2023
I love staying here. The mansion is gorgeous, the rooms are cute and the staff is wonderful. Makes for a very comfortable stay. It does get a little loud (traffic- walking and vehicles), but nothing earplugs wouldn’t help if you’re sensitive to it.
Nicole
November 12, 2023
Everything was superb we will definitly stay here agian walking distance to boardwalk wharf and downtown
Raymond P
November 12, 2023
Very old building but very clean everything worked in the room and liked didn't need keys for property's doors
Vernon
November 2, 2023
Very comfortable hotel, not your typical hotel which makes it nice to avoid the large generic corporate hotels
JEFF
October 16, 2023
I spent a lot of time reviewing the various pics of the rooms here on line as I wanted the best room available for our Anniversary stay. Settled upon a great room with lots of character on the 3rd floor and made the reservation. Arrived at the property to check in and was given a room on the ground floor near the entrance to the hotel. The room didn't meet our expectations and when I told the clerk this was not the room I had reserved she said that our reserved room had already been given to another customer. As the conversation progressed she seemed very put-off that I was upset and acted like it was my fault though they were the ones that had given our room away. When asked if we could speak with a manager she said no one was available. When asked if we could see another room she said the only one available was in the house next door which is ok but clearly lacks the character of the main house which is where we wanted to stay. We reluctantly took the second "quieter" option which was just ok with the exception of a horrible mattress and the loudest creaking bed that woke us up repeatedly every time one of us moved (Room #14). As we unloaded our car - the front office gal was in the parking lot clearly talking to the manager or owner explaining our situation as well as another unhappy guest... very annoying as this literally occurred 10 min. after we had asked to speak to a manager. Very disappointing experience, would not recommend and will never stay here again.
Vanessa
October 1, 2023
It was very unique and beautiful. Everything was so clean. The people was son warm. I love it
Danielle
September 1, 2023
It was a great location with very friendly and easy to find staff. Clean room and very nice sheets on the bed. The bed itself, however, needs to be replaced. It was almost collapsed in the middle and any spring had been work away. Otherwise, I'd definitely recommend the hotel - cozy and quiet.
David
August 26, 2023
Central location between downtown Santa Cruz and the boardwalk.
Cool Victorian home that was converted and really friendly staff that was able to help us resolve a lockout issue after hours.
Only downside was we had a noisy seagull outside our window, but not the property's fault!
Michael
August 12, 2023
Rio Vista Inn reminded me of staying at an Air B&B but not quite the same. We enjoyed it for what it was and the price was reasonable. My only real complaint was that the Air Con unit was not the best. It was taped to a hole that led straight outside and kept falling off. The gentleman that checked us in gave us a nice tour of the property. Lots of history there.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Child Policies
Children cannot stay at this hotel.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
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Property Description
Opened: 1890
Number of Rooms: 16
With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mystery Spot and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Capitola Beach.
Take in the views from a garden.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Cable programming along with iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Horse Riding
Private ParkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to stay at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
Prices at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.
What is the closest airport to Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
The closest airport is Watsonville Municipal Airport. It is 28.69km from the hotel and approximately a 30minutes journey by taxi.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provide airport transfer services?
No, the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz doesn't provide airport transfer services.
What amenities and services does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have?
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has the following amenities and services: Golf Course, Horse Riding, Parking.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have a swimming pool?
No, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz doesn't have a pool.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have fitness amenities?
No, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz doesn't have fitness amenities.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provide Wi-Fi?
Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz have non-smoking rooms?
Yes, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.
Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provide breakfast?
No, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz doesn't provide breakfast.