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Rio Vista Suites
3 stars

Rio Vista Suites

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
See location+1 831 621 2929
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₪304
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 1414 reviews
1,414 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
₪304
Deluxe room
₪315
Standard room
₪331

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Overview

Nestled in Westside Santa Cruz, Rio Vista Inn & Suites is a Victorian-style hotel that provides a scenic retreat for guests looking to escape the hustle and rhythm of the city. The hotel has a dozen elegant guest rooms, decorated with hardwood floors and modern conveniences. Standard room features include ironing facilities, microwaves, showers, private bathrooms, and hair dryers. The rooms also offer ADA-accessible features, including closed captioning television, wheelchair accessible route, and visual call alerts.

Renovated in 2013, Rio Vista Inn & Suites offers different attractions. Guests are served drinks and complimentary tea/coffee. The hotel is also situated next to several nearby restaurants, cafes, and bars offering a mix of choices. Additionally, it's set within walking distance to a cornerstone market and supermarket, so guests can go shopping. Other amenities include a private parking lot that’s open to guests and daily housekeeping.

The hotel offers no shortage of attractions. Guests can engage in surfing, swimming, kayaking and other water activities at any of the nearby beaches. The neighboring beach town also offers shops, eateries, and local highlights.

A 20-minute drive from Watsonville Municipal Airport (50 minutes from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport), Rio Vista Inn & Suites is set within a 10-minute stroll to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Main Beach. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is a half-hour’s walk from the hotel, while Monterey Bay is 20 minutes away.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 1,414 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rio Vista Suites

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Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Rio Vista Suites

  • Adults only
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

General

  • River view
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Blu-ray player
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV
  • DVD player

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Adults only
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Golf
  • Horse riding

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Services and conveniences

  • Bottle of water

Reviews of Rio Vista Suites

8.5
Very good
1414 verified ratings
Wonderful
668
Very good
272
Good
193
Okay
89
Fair
91
Mediocre
45
Poor
56

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10
Wonderful
Maria, Jan 2021
Pros (+) Comfortable, good location, quiet, clean. Nice fireplace and the staff was nice.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) NA
Cons (-) A bit overpriced for the value but a nice place.
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2015
Pros (+) Staff was friendly and the room was great. I will stay there again when I go to Santa Cruz
Cons (-) I had trouble connecting to the internet.
10
Wonderful
ronnabethell, Jul 2015
Pros (+) The location and friendly service. Great experience. Will return in the future.

Location

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Cocoanut Grove347 m
  • Undertow Roller Coaster378 m
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.5 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1 km
  • Museum of Art and History1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.1 km
  • Hinds House1.2 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Rio Vista Suites

  • How long should you stay at Rio Vista Suites? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Rio Vista Suites

  • Where is Rio Vista Suites located?

    Rio Vista Suites is located at 611 Third Street, 1.2 km from the center of Santa Cruz. Cocoanut Grove is the closest landmark to Rio Vista Suites.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rio Vista Suites?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Rio Vista Suites.

  • Does Rio Vista Suites offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rio Vista Suites offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Rio Vista Suites offer free parking?

    Yes, Rio Vista Suites offers free parking.

  • How far is Rio Vista Suites from the airport?

    Rio Vista Suites is 44.3 km from San Jose. Rio Vista Suites is 45.2 km from Monterey Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rio Vista Suites hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Rio Vista Suites and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Rio Vista Suites.

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Distance to airport

8.7
1.2 km
San Jose
44.6 km

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