Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8.5
Very good (784 reviews) |
Santa Cruz ·
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Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests

Intro

Being located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course. The inn features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site.

Rooms

The comfortable Rio Vista Inn & Suites invites you to 16 rooms, some of which have comfortable interior with a marble floor and arched windows. A Jacuzzi bath and a shower, together with such comforts as a hair dryer and guest toiletries are also provided. Guests can enjoy views of the river from this property.

Relax

The accommodation provides such sport activities as windsurfing, horse riding, and cycling.

Location

The property is about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and only a short drive from such cultural venues as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Natural attractions in the area include the Wide Main Sandy Beach, only 7 minutes on foot from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, and a beach is only a 13-minute walk away.

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Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Unique small hotel in a historic style building.
  • Stunning setting in a downtown area surrounded by the bay and a river.
  • Within 5 minutes' walk of Falafel Hut.
  • Great-sized and modern looking rooms; most with a comfy bed, a balcony and a kitchen.
  • Nice beach restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
  • Meals include free soft tea and coffee.
  • Excellent service; amenities are modern.
  • Rates are great.
  • Some beds might be a little small and could use an upgrade.
  • For a few guests bathrooms seemed cold.

Rooms

Deluxe Queen Room - Disability Access (# 1)
Room size: 28 m2
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Standard Queen Room (# 3)
Room size: 28 m2
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Deluxe Queen Room (# 4)
Room size: 28 m2
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Economy Queen Room (# 10)
Room size: 21 m2
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Economy Queen Room (# 11)
Room size: 21 m2
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Standard Queen Room (# 12)
Room size: 21 m2
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping

Relax

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • Wind surfing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 8.9
  • Comfort 8.9
  • Facilities 8.8
  • Free WiFi 8.2
  • Location 9.2
  • Total 8.5
  • Value for money 8.5
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Location

611 Third Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Neary Lagoon Park 1.49 km (4888 ft)
  • 2. Museum of Art and History 1.12 km (3675 ft)
  • 3. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum 2.26 km (1.40 mi.)
  • 4. To Honor Surfing Monument 1.49 km (4888 ft)
  • 5. Sky Glider 510 m (1673 ft)
  • 6. Santa Cruz Wharf 1.21 km (3970 ft)
  • 7. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 1.30 km (4265 ft)
  • 8. Pacific Garden Mall 830 m (2723 ft)
  • 9. Undertow 460 m (1509 ft)
  • 1. Subway 690 m (2264 ft)
  • 2. Saturn Cafe 560 m (1837 ft)
  • 3. Tampico Kitchen & Lounge LNG 690 m (2264 ft)
  • 4. Sesame 790 m (2592 ft)
  • 5. Zachary's Restaurant 690 m (2264 ft)
  • 6. South Beach Pizza Company 530 m (1739 ft)
  • 7. A Slice of Kianti's 760 m (2493 ft)
  • 8. Sawasdee By The Sea 680 m (2231 ft)
  • 9. Casablanca Bistro 640 m (2100 ft)
  • 1. 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue 220 m (722 ft)
  • 2. 2nd Street & Cliff Street 300 m (984 ft)
  • 3. 3rd Street & Uhden Street 350 m (1148 ft)
  • 4. 2nd Street & Main Street 490 m (1608 ft)
  • 5. Sky Glider 540 m (1772 ft)
  • 6. Santa Cruz Metro Center 810 m (2657 ft)
  • 7. Santa Cruz Metro Center 860 m (2822 ft)

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz FAQ

What is the distance between the 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz and the city centre?
Santa Cruz city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
Which popular attractions are located near the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
Staying at the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, you shouldn't miss Santa Cruz's main landmarks, San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center and the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach", located within 12 and 20 minutes on foot respectively.
Are there parking facilities in the comfortable 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?
The comfortable 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers parking spaces, located on site.