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
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
What's nearby
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pacific Avenue
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ocean Street
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Wharf
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Boardwalk Bowl
6 min walk
El Chipotle Taqueria
3 min walk
High Tide
7 min walk
Brews At The Beach
7 min walk
Low Tide
7 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Rio Vista Suites?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Vista Suites on Nov 8, 2026 start from P6,934, excluding 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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Reviews
Rio Vista Suites Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Great location to the beach! The room and house itself were nice and clean. There was free water, pop, and snacks for guests which was nice. I didn’t have an issue but I could see if you’re claustrophobic or a bigger human the bathroom may not be ideal for you.
Very nice victorian in a great location. Close to the boardwalk. Our room was small but very comfortable. The staff was great especially when we had a little issue w/the fireplace. Would definitely stay there again.
Great place for a one night stop. Friendly staff. Nice coffee setup in main level. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tonya
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Rooms are a bit small but all renovated and very clean. Staff was very helpful and quick to respond to a small issue we had. And only two blocks away from the boardwalk….highly recommend!
This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise.
Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value.
The property was in great condition and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved the access to free beverages during our stay. The location is in perfect proximity to the boardwalk as well as downtown. We were able to walk just about everywhere that we wanted to go.
my girlfriend chose it for us and ever since we have loved to stay here any time we are here for Santa Cruz
the owner is really nice and the rooms are just one of a kind!