Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

3 stars
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
8.5
Very good
based on 1427 reviews
1,427 reviews
Tue 23/9
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Wed 24/9
1 room, 2 guests
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Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
£67
Deluxe room
£69
Standard Room
£97
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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 1,427 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Standard Room
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£97
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£102
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£126
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Queen room
1 queen bed
£67
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£76
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1 queen bed
£78
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Deluxe room
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£69
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£131
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£150
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Amenities at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • Adults only
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Fireplace
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Golf

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

  • Disabled access
  • Adults only
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

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 Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8.5
Very good
1427 verified ratings
Wonderful
678
Very good
274
Good
193
Okay
88
Fair
93
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.

Location

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Cocoanut Grove380 yd
  • Undertow Roller Coaster414 yd
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.3 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.4 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.6 mi
  • Museum of Art and History0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.7 mi
  • Hinds House0.7 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.9 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and August.
  • The cheapest price a room at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £82, while the most expensive was £82.
  • How long should you stay at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • Where is Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz located?

    Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is located at 611 Third Street, 0.8 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. Cocoanut Grove is the closest landmark to Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

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

  • Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz from the airport?

    Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is 27.7 miles from San Jose. Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is 28 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz hotel deals?

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0.8 mi
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