Stay at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz | Room Details & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“The hotel is perfectly situated just a 5-minute walk from the Boardwalk and about 10 minutes from downtown, making it super convenient for enjoying local bars and restaurants.”view full review

Located 0.5 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the comfortable Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is just a 5-minute walk from Beach Flats Community Garden. Featuring 16 rooms with views of the town, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is 25 minutes by foot from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.

Location

This inn boasts a comfortable setting around a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. The accommodation is 0.6 miles from McPherson Center and extremely close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.

The Santa Cruz hotel is located 35 miles from Mineta San Jose International airport and within 5 minutes' walk of 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is 0.8 km away. Cultural experiences in the area feature Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, situated in proximity to the 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.

Rooms

The rooms at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as ironing facilities. This Santa Cruz property also offers a microwave oven and a fridge in its rooms.

Eat & Drink

7-Eleven is a few minutes' drive from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Guests will appreciate bicycle usage arranged by the Rio Vista Inn & Suites.

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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

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Deluxe Queen Room # 2

2 persons

21 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Fireplace

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Queen Room #17 Annexed

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard Queen Room #15 Annexed

2 persons

12 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.0 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.9 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Comfort

During my recent stay, the room featured a beautiful and comfortable rainshower that provided an really good experience every morning. The quality of the water pressure made each shower feel refreshing and invigorating, truly enhancing my stay.

Jessica Thompson. United States, 2024-02-15Read full review on

Perfect for Snacking

I loved having a mini-fridge and a microwave in my room. Being able to store snacks and heat up leftovers made my stay incredibly convenient and added an extra layer of comfort to my experience.

James Paley. Australia, 2024-03-28Read full review on

Great Entertainment

The room featured a high-quality television with a variety of cable channels. It was fantastic to unwind in bed and catch up on my favorite shows after a long day of exploring. Truly a cozy way to end the day!

Sarah Kim. Canada, 2024-04-10Read full review on

Welcoming Space

I found the communal dining area to be a perfect place to relax and socialize. The setup fostered a cozy atmosphere, and it was good to enjoy coffee and free refreshments in such a charming environment.

David Johnson. New Zealand, 2024-05-20Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
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

Location

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

770 m

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.2 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

810 m

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

960 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.6 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.2 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.9 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.5 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

650 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

680 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.6 km

Landmark

Cave Train

620 m

Store

Cowell Beach

970 m

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

790 m

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

1.3 km

Park

Abbott Square

980 m

Store

Shopper's Corner

1.1 km

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.8 km

Landmark

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

770 m

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.7 km

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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