Pros (+) Comfortable, good location, quiet, clean. Nice fireplace and the staff was nice.
3 stars
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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.
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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
Things to do
- Beach access
- Fishing
- Golf
- Cycling
- Horse riding
- Windsurfing
Accessibility and suitability
- Disabled Access
- Adults only
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
- Private entrance
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Clothes rack
- 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
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1391 verified ratings
Wonderful
654
Very good
269
Good
191
Okay
88
Fair
91
Mediocre
45
Poor
54
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Pros (+) NA
Cons (-) A bit overpriced for the value but a nice place.
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.
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 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Essential information about Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Low season | January |
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High season | August |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 128 |
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Value for money | 8.8 |
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Distance to downtown | 1.2 km |
Nearest Airport | San Jose |
Distance to airport | 44.6 km |