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About the Hotel

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Near Santa Cruz Beach
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Rio Vista's Guest Rooms

Rio Vista Inn & Suites has 12 guestrooms. Room 1 is an ADA Deluxe Queen with San Lorenzo River views. Room 8 is a compact queen with San Lorenzo River views. Room 10 has original arched windows and a shower. Select rooms include a stainless steel ice bucket and tray, a gas fireplace, or a seating area by the window. Each room can accommodate 2 guests. Amenities include a 40-inch LED HDTV, an iPod docking station, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer, and wireless internet access. Bathrooms include a bathrobe and complimentary toiletries.

Hotel's Services

Rio Vista Inn & Suites provides wireless internet access for all guests. Guests have access to a lounge and fireplace. The hotel offers concierge recommendations for local activities and provides complimentary toiletry items such as a toothbrush, shaving cream, and sewing kits. Express check-out is available. Housekeeping staff wears disposable gloves at all times and follows proper glove removal procedures.

Santa Cruz Attractions

Rio Vista Inn & Suites is located on Beach Hill, near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The hotel is near the Santa Cruz Wharf, Natural Bridges State Beach, The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away.

Accessibility Features

Rio Vista Inn & Suites complies with Level AA success standards. The hotel has accessible guest rooms with 32-inch wide openings. Door hardware is usable with one hand. Accessible parking is available. The registration desk, lobby, guest rooms, and amenities are accessible from the public sidewalk. Roll-in showers are available. Guest rooms include visual door knockers and shaker alarm clocks. Grab bars are in the shower with a shower seat.

Important Information

No guests under 21 are allowed at the Rio Vista. ADA Defined Service Animals are welcome. The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and cash. There is a $12.00 per night resort fee per room. If unregistered guests are found, there is an additional $25.00 charge per person. There are no rollaway beds or cribs onsite.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Room # 5
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Fireplace
Deluxe Queen Room # 2
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Fireplace
Queen Room #17 Annexed
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Standard Queen Room #15 Annexed
2 persons
12 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Santa Cruz800 m
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.0 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.9 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Adults only

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Mall
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
500 m
400 Beach St
Sky Glider
510 m
400 Beach St
Giant Dipper
520 m
400 Beach St
Undertow
460 m
299 San Lorenzo Boulevard
Mike Fox Skate Park
380 m
Raymond St
Beach Flats Community Garden
420 m
Beach
Main Beach
550 m
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Holiday Train
590 m
Restaurants
Beach Street Cafe
520 m
399 Beach St
South Beach Pizza Company
560 m
303 Beach St
Saturn Cafe
510 m
145 Laurel Street
The Picnic Basket
790 m
125 Beach St
Casablanca Bistro
660 m
101 Main St
Sawasdee By The Sea
690 m
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Mumbai Delights
540 m
810 Pacific Ave
Zachary's Restaurant
630 m
819 Pacific Avenue
Tampico Kitchen & Lounge LNG
610 m
822 Pacific Ave
Subway
630 m
825 Pacific Avenue
A Slice of Kianti's
710 m
46 Front St
Sesame
700 m
435 Front St
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-21:00
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish, Hindi
Number of rooms:
16
Former name
rio vista suites
Questions of the users
About Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Is there enough parking available on-site for guests?
15 November 2024
There are 16 rooms and 16 parking spots available for guests, with plans to add 2 additional spots in the future.
What is the distance from the inn to the nearest beach?
24 August 2025
The closest beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is just a 5-minute walk from the property.
Are pets allowed at the inn?
12 October 2024
Unfortunately, pets are not permitted on the premises.
Do all rooms feature private bathrooms?
30 September 2025
Yes, every room in the inn comes equipped with its own private bathroom.
Are there rooms with ocean views available?
06 July 2025
There are no ocean view rooms, but there are lovely river view rooms that offer beautiful scenery.
Is there a wheelchair-accessible room available?
15 December 2024
Room 1 is specifically designed to be wheelchair accessible.
Can I find a jetted tub in any of the rooms?
19 March 2025
Rooms 3, 4, and 7 are equipped with jetted tubs and in-room showers.
Do the accommodations include a television?
22 June 2025
Yes, each room is equipped with a TV for guest enjoyment.
Are emotional support animals accepted at the inn?
28 February 2025
Yes, emotional support animals are welcome with the appropriate documentation.
Will I have access to local tours from the inn?
11 January 2024
The inn is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the boardwalk, which offers multiple local tours.

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