Hotel Rio Vista
285 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862
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#3 of 8 hotels in Winthrop
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Hotel Rio Vista is a family-owned hotel located right in downtown Winthrop, Washington. When you stay with us you are within walking distance to everything, including all the bakeries, restaurants, boutiques, and more!
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Children's television networks
Baggage storage
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Hair dryer
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
River View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Somewhat walkable
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Clea, comfortable room in town, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Daily room service is still in practice here, which seems rarer and rarer these days. View of the river off the balcony was relaxing, bed was comfortable, room was spacious. This was my first visit to Winthrop and I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed 2 nights on a trip to North Cascades National Park. The hotel is clean and full of charm. It is very convenient walk to various shops and restaurants in Winthrop. We stayed in a deluxe room with kitchen and pull out sofa bed. It was clean, comfortable, spacious- with a lovely water view. We would stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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A must stay in Winthrop. We had our window and slider open every night listening to the relaxing water after 2 hard days of hiking. The room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is walking distance to everything you need -eating, shopping or just walking the town trails.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Do not rely on policies on their website. I made a reservation. Both the website and the email confirmation indicated I had until 30 days prior to arrival to cancel with a full refund. Neither one mentioned a non-refundable deposit. The next day, I received a voice message that there would be a $150 non-refundable deposit. Before I could call them back to ask about that not agreeing with their stated policies, they charged the deposit to my credit card. They made the charge with NO authorization to charge my card. If they are going to change the terms of a CONFIRMED reservation, they should have the sense to wait for authorization to charge the deposit. I cancelled the reservation. I was afraid that was the tip of the iceberg for issues.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Paul Peterson, Owner at Hotel Rio Vista
Responded Feb 17, 2023
We're glad that you chose to book at the Hotel Rio Vista for the annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival and are sorry it didn't work out. As we stated in our voicemail within hours of you making your reservation, we charge a $150 non-refundable deposit for reservations over the Rhythm & Blues Festival weekend that occurs in July each year. Unfortunately, our reservation software doesn't allow us to only charge a deposit for a specific event or date, so we call each guest that books for that weekend to notify them of the policy and for authorization to charge the deposit. If guests accept the policy, we charge the deposit for the reservation and email a receipt. If guests do NOT accept, we cancel the reservation without charge or penalty. As is always the case, if a guest is charged incorrectly, we promptly issue a full refund. Within a 24 hour period, you made your reservation, we called you, your reservation was cancelled and a refund was issued to you. I'm glad we were able to resolve your concerns promptly and am sorry it wasn't to your safisfaction.
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A quaint, remodeled motel that appears, at first glance, to be a 2 story roadside log cabin motel. Then when you get in your room, you realize that every room of it's 3 stories has a balcony/veranda overlooking the river! So quiet and serene to sit outside and enjoy the evening river views and wildlife (doe and fawn, salmon, marmot, etc.) Wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again. Quiet and clean!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed one night at the Hotel Rio Vista and were met by a very helpful and friendly desk person. She explained the hotel to us and gave us our keys. It was cold that day outside and the hallways leading to rooms are not heated so you need to be dressed for elements in the hotel itself however the rooms were cozy.
It's an older place located near the center of town and covers all the bases for a clean and comfortable hotel but at what seemed like a higher than average price. Pretty basic but unless you intend to spend an entire day in the hotel room it met our needs.
I would stay there again but would see if a better price was possible.
It's an older place located near the center of town and covers all the bases for a clean and comfortable hotel but at what seemed like a higher than average price. Pretty basic but unless you intend to spend an entire day in the hotel room it met our needs.
I would stay there again but would see if a better price was possible.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is our third year staying here for the Hot Air Balloon Festival. And it will be our last.
As each year goes by, the place seems more run down. Our room smelled like B.O. when we arrived. The bathroom is as stark as stark can be….the sink is in the main room by the way. Like most hotels, they raise the price for special events….I still can’t believe we paid almost $500 for two nights there.
Next year we will probably try Sun Mountain Lodge….it may cost a little more, but it is so much nicer…..
As each year goes by, the place seems more run down. Our room smelled like B.O. when we arrived. The bathroom is as stark as stark can be….the sink is in the main room by the way. Like most hotels, they raise the price for special events….I still can’t believe we paid almost $500 for two nights there.
Next year we will probably try Sun Mountain Lodge….it may cost a little more, but it is so much nicer…..
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very nice hotel in the tourist town of Winthrop, WA. We stayed there as part of a large group traveling together (about 90 people in two hotels in town). The room we had was nicely laid out and appeared to be freshly updated. Liked the spaciousness, layout and view of the river. The river is directly behind the hotel. They have a walkway down to a sitting area adjacent to it. We watched deer crossing the river and eagle perched in a tree on the other side.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Be sure to spend some time in the evening enjoying the river. We saw numerous deer cross the river.
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We stayed for one night while exploring the North Cascade region. It was a very good choice for use. The hotel was nice, clean, quiet, and convenient with great river views. It was an easy walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. The only thing keeping us from a 5-star rating was that previous guests had been smoking in the non-smoking room. The staff was prompt to provide an air purifier to help with the smoky smell but in all honesty, that should have been noticed and corrected before our arrival. It's too bad guests don't respect the rules of the hotel but in the end, the hotel management should make sure the rooms are ready for subsequent guests. Despite that one issue, which we believe to be an unfortunate anomaly, we would stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Location - park and walk to everything. Amazing river front balcony rooms and absolutely immaculate Covid-19 compliant hotel. We chose the Riverside King Deluxe which was generous in size, nicer than average bed/thread count sheets/couches and it's furnished by local Methow Valley craftsmen as it pertains to wood working, towel/coat hangers, light fixtures and art. Classy, classic, western motif and a class Icon Hotel that is situated directly on one of two confluences of the river. Solid quiet sleep, no road noise, generous sized room with chairs & tables we played cards from. Solid mini fridge/freezer that worked well and was clean. Recliner lounge chairs at the rivers edge on well manicured and watered green lawns, zero mosquito issues and an amazing hot tub for when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Friendly awesome staff with senses of humor & personalities and it is very clearly owned by local living people who care about not only what they offer but how they treat their employees. It was a really nice, clean, pet free, fun place to relax and we'll most definitely be back after the snow falls.....can't wait to stay here in all seasons. Truly a nice find and gem of a place to stay while in the area.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Â King Deluxe rooms are the largest. Non smoking & pet free property. Every room has a great...
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Response from Hotel Rio Vista, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Rio Vista
Responded Sep 15, 2020
Hi Scott! Thank you so much for the amazing review and we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and your overall time in the Methow Valley. Please come back anytime, we would be delighted to host you again. -Gretchen, Front Desk
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Yes, we have 2 Riverside Single King rooms that are ADA.
"There is coffee in the room but if you want a latte most places open around 7 AM. There is a Thriftway about a mile away."Read full review
"Winthrop is the 2nd place you get to going West through the Hwy 20 North Cascades Scenic Drive. Lodging in the 1st town was pricier."Read full review
"Be sure to spend some time in the evening enjoying the river. We saw numerous deer cross the river. "Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$198 - C$254 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
rio vista hotel, rio vista winthrop
LOCATION
United StatesWashingtonWinthrop
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Rio Vista
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Rio Vista?
Nearby attractions include Shafer Historical Museum (0.09 km), Shotgun Nellie’s (0.2 km), and Glassworks of Winthrop (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Rio Vista?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Rio Vista?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Rio Vista?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Rio Vista?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Rio Vista?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sheri's Sweet Shop, Old Schoolhouse Brewery, and Rocking Horse Bakery.
Is Hotel Rio Vista located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Winthrop.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Rio Vista?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Hotel Rio Vista have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Hotel Rio Vista accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.