River View Garden Resort

Hotels
8.2 (166 reviews)
20250 California 116 , Monte Rio , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Badminton equipment
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Great location
Friendly staff
Access to the river
Cons:
Rooms need updating
Cleanliness issues noted
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues with the room being plain and showing signs of age.
Service
9.06
Staff were noted as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
The location was highlighted as amazing and right on the river, with a beautiful view.
Room Quality
6.55
Rooms described as outdated and lacking charm, similar to budget motel standards.
Amenities
8.08
Amenities such as garden, BBQ facilities, and access to the river were positive highlights.
Value for Money
8.04
Great value mentioned for the price, despite some outdated aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Nearby breakfast options were noted positively.
Overall Experience
8.56
Despite some shortcomings, the overall experience was seen positively, particularly with the private beach.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:46

Property Description

Scenic River Views
Nestled in Monte Rio, River View Garden Resort offers a picturesque retreat with stunning views of the river from private balconies. The serene garden, terrace, and barbecue facilities provide the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.

Cozy Accommodations
Each room at the resort is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a private bathroom. The cozy ambiance and river-facing balconies create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests to unwind.

Outdoor Activities
With a prime location near Laguna de Santa Rosa, guests can partake in various outdoor activities such as fishing and canoeing. Explore the nearby Petrified Forest or take a short drive to Healdsburg Plaza for a day of shopping and dining.

Ready to experience a tranquil escape by the river? Book your stay at River View Garden Resort now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 166 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Sara • couple • us
8
Was out and about and used for shower and sleeping.
Pros:

The River was on the property with a beautiful garden, BBQ facilities available and grass beach front.
The staff as very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Bathroom was to small

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dalene • couple • us
3
We won’t be back!
Pros:

The beautiful view

Cons:

Everything else

2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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jennifer • couple • us
10
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Robledo • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location is amazing and well worth the money

Cons:

The age of the building showed. At the end of the day, it's a great place to be

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family
10
Pros:

Very relaxing and quiet

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter
6
Pros:

Property around is nice. Room was clean, bed was good. Otherwise room was utterly without any charm. Like a Motel 6, but with even less decor. Since I only used it for sleeping it was useful. But if I was there for a stay it was a miserable place to be stuck in.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ahmet
4
Pros:

Toilet to small, bed small and poor quality.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
8
Beautiful location, ugly room
Pros:

The location, right on the river and there was a kayak for us to use!

Cons:

The room itself was plain, floor torn up and not worth over $200/night.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family
10
Pros:

One of my favorite places to stay up at the river. Easy to park. Close to Monte Rio Beach.
Your own private beach
Grocery store available some local food burgers chicken available State Park close by

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great location and beautiful grounds.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Linda
6
Pros:

In extreme need of a remodel.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kristina
10
Pros:

For the price, this was a great stay. A little bit outdated and the facility itself needs some TLC but overall beautiful and a great stay with an attentive manager. Would definitely stay again

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • family
6
Pros:

We got a mini suite and the bed was comfortable and unit was clean with soft new towels but those were the room highlights as well as a view of the river right in front with access if that is what you will be doing here. This was a step above camping and the property is old. There is no staff full time but self check in went OK. There is Wi-Fi but the whole area is lacking in cell service outside so be aware. We were there for a wedding nearby so did not use the property for leisure. There is a golf course down the road that served an excellent breakfast with a lovely view. The hotels along the river all look pretty old so this may not be uncommon for the area. If you are looking for a bargain this serves the purpose and had small kitchen and fridge but our room had only a large fan and no A/C unit. Some relatives had a room next to ours with free standing rolling A/C unit that sort of worked. Stairs to climb up to top rooms no elevators but we were able. If you need to sleep it’s OK.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ann • pet
8
Pros:

The garden, access to the River, staff and visitors were friendly

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Greg • partner
8
Pros:

Beautiful spot!

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
3
Pros:

The view and the setting

Cons:

No staff, no service. The facility was out of date and needs major updating. Also needs a thorough cleaning. This was more Airbnb than a resort or hotel. There was never any staff at the location. Just self check in and self check out and good luck.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Revah • couple • us
6
Beautiful gardens, it's all in the name. The room? Meh.
Pros:

The grounds were stunning, right on the river, with beautiful fruit trees and flowers and hummingbirds and butterflies. Wish we had taken a full day to chill on the property rather than with the masses at Johnson Beach. Very chill vibes, very "of the river" culture, and was definitely a welcome escape from the grind in the city.

Cons:

We were fine with the self-service arrival and departure given that it was a busy holiday weekend, and we mostly expected a more "rustic" experience. That said, the room could have been cleaner with more up-to-date amenities for the price. With zero staff in sight or on site for two full days, more and fresher towels would have been nice, more coffee supplies would have helped, and boy does that room need a new TV and perhaps a power strip or two. That wall-to-wall carpet (why?), the dingy curtains, the mediocre mattress and bedding, and the lack of a shower liner, were all disappointing for over $200/night.

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • partner
10
Pros:

Ok so this is a place that you have to appreciate the rustic charm and love the affordability. Jay is great. Responsive. Its not crowded. Theres available parking. The property is beautiful. The river folks are friendly...well most of them anyway. Yes the rugs could use changing, and the outside chairs could use a good scrubbing. But I will be making this my go to definitely.

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee