Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Inn in Santa Cruz

About this inn

Located in Santa Cruz, this charming inn for $85 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.68 miles

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

4.2

Excellent(792 Reviews)

Inn in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this inn

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.68 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(792 Reviews)

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1.0

Nov 2023

Nightmare

I was locked out of the hotel in the middle of the night. The emergency phone number just kept going to voicemail. I ended up having to get another hotel in the middle of the night, while also being locked out of my belongings. After this whole ordeal, they refused to compensate anything. Absolute nightmare, avoid this place.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good but lack of social communication

The building was very impressive and very clean.

There was no staff available on arrival until the cleaner contacted someone. The morning of departure the toilet became blocked so we went to look for someone but unfortunately no one available. We had to leave early to use some restrooms and we did try to contact the owner via email but still no reply.

10.0

Jun 2023

California trip 2023

The room was cozy, the bed comfortable and the view of the river was nice.

I have to really be picky but the only thing is the bed was a bit too big for the space and required squeezing along the wall. But it would not stop me from recommending this hotel highly.

1.0

Jun 2023

I love this place. It was the best place I stayed at but now I don’t think I’ll ever come back. It made me look stupid t

I love this property I stayed there several times. I love it just the sound of the stairs and walking on the wood and the look of the area is awesome and how quaint and cozy it is.

The biggest disappointment ever we get there around 4:30 we get to our room. The room has never been cleaned so they give us an upstairs room which I have a dislocated me really hard to get up the stairs. Once we do, we get onto our room very beautiful very clean. We come later of that night after dinner it’s my wife’s birthday. We can’t get in the side door because the code doesn’t work after calling several times, he finally explain that we have to go to the front not a problem we get through the front then we have people at 1:30 in the morning cackling out front so we can’t sleep. We called the front desk and no answer several times we finally go back to sleep. We turn the air conditioner on and middle of night because it’s hot but no power so we so we just try to make the best and go to sleep wake up in the morning to no TV to no power to no AC no nothing we call the front desk no answer several times we finally go downstairs and call the number that was on the door he says he’ll be right back 40 minutes later he shows up and finally gets it going time for us to go

8.0

Apr 2023

Almost perfect

Lovely victorian place restored beautifully. Very convenient location to boardwalk and wharf. Comfortable, clean room with nice finishes.Wonderful staff! Complimentary coffee, tea, soda and water are available at all times. Parking is free and ample.

But...the noise from the road that runs directly in front of the hotel is very loud throughout the night. We slept on the first floor so cannot speak for the upper rooms. Earplugs need to be available.

7.0

Mar 2023

Great little hotel

Great old house repurposed into a lovely hotel. rooms were great and the gas log fire set the room off and was needed due to the weather

we found the bed a little small and the pillows were lumpy

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Historical building; excellent facilities - renovated, cozy, everything sparkling clean!! Please note you'll need to walk up the stairs - wasn't an issue for us at all though. Our room was very spacious, had some great views of the river, and the windows closed with light blocking shutters so we could comfortably sleep till 10 AM. Also, had robes so you can lounge after a shower.... Al in all - highly recommended.

10.0

Mar 2023

An absolutely amazing place to stay!

Everything! This place is so cozy and comfortable. The general manager is absolutely amazing and very informative about the property. I got a flat tire on my rental and the rental company was no help getting it taken care of and I was in a pinch for time to get the car traded out before the closest rental place closed. He kindly and nobly offered to change the tire so I could get to the rental place on time. All of this after he allowed me to stay and wait in my room for the rental company which never showed btw! I will definitely stay here again the next trip to Santa Cruz!! Thank you so much again David!!

9.0

Mar 2023

Memorable trip spent in a Victorian Era Hotel

Comfortable room with a nice view. The bed was superb and the reception was exceptionally friendly. I like that tea and coffee are always available. I've stayed here many times.

6.0

Jan 2023

Would have been great without the cockroaches

Lovely property with beautiful rooms, well located

We saw cockroaches in our room at night. That ruined the stay for us.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

The house was very nice, good history and the staff was very nice.

The stairs, but that comes with the house.

8.0

Dec 2022

Awesome room in an interesting building with a history. Great staff!

the staff, building, history, and balcony.

Bathroom tile was broken in places. Shower light was hard to find.

10.0

Nov 2022

gorgeous place to stay

beautiful renovated place, high tech, great location, lots of perks included.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

A superb room in a very friendly and lovely hotel. Friendly helpful service. Location was super handy.

8.0

Aug 2022

Very good

The power to the wall sockets went out An

10.0

Aug 2022

very nice

very comfortable

5.0

Jul 2022

Disappointed

Property is in a restored house originally built in the late 1800's. The restoration is nice and the location is just a short walk to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf. Nice refreshment bar in the lobby with complimentary coffee, soft drinks, and ice.

The cleanliness of the room was lacking. Old urine buildup on the toilet seat, mold along the backsplash of the bathroom sink. Lots of water deposit buildup on the shower head. The toilet paper holder would come off of the wall every time it was used. The set screw just needed to be tightened. Check in is at 3 o'clock. Arrived at 2:30 to see if we might check in a little early. Nobody was at the front desk. Just a sign saying they stepped away for a few minutes and a phone number to call. I called and was told I'd have to wait until 3 o'clock. Okay, came back in at 3 o'clock, found someone at the front desk , but after checking in, was told the room wasn't ready. Needed 10 - 15 mins. Waited until 3:15 to go up to room. Still being cleaned. We stayed two nights. Next day, nobody at the front desk. Just their sign. Did catch someone new later and asked when the room would be cleaned. Was told we have to ask for cleaning if we wanted. Okay, can you clean the room? No, not today. One of our cleaning people called in sick. They were able to give fresh towels and put the toilet paper holder back on the wall. It fell off again because it wasn't properly fastened. Just a note, there is no elevator in the property. Keep that in mind when carrying luggage. Mattress was like a futon mattress not a regular mattress This is a beautiful property in a great location. It could provide a wonderful experience for guest if only the staff paid attention to the details and acted like they cared. They label themselves as "Luxury Suites" but it falls far short of this title. A sign at the front desk saying you stepped away for a few minutes can't run your business.

10.0

Jul 2022

very quaint and enjoyable

very modern with an oldie-worldly feel to it. loved the location and the short walk to downtown.

nothing

8.0

Jun 2022

This was a clean, safe, comfortable and pleasant stay. We would come back.

The room had a cute fireplace and a balcony. The bed was comfortable.

It had a weird sink with backwards hot and cold but that is manageable. I wish the television was not such that we were hitting our heads on it all the time.

9.0

Jun 2022

Superb

great staff, super location room #5 was the best. very large. other rooms quite small

shower in the room but no shelf to place soap/shampoo

10.0

Jun 2022

great place

Like the complimentary refreshment!!

More towel in the room and floor mats

10.0

Apr 2022

Great for couples

great house with history, comfortable, close to town, and wonderful staff

can’t think of a thing

9.0

Mar 2022

Great location, spacious rooms

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $233 per night. This rental is $148 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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3.5

Average(373 Reviews)

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Inn in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

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