Hotel Rio Vista

Hotels
9 (424 reviews)
285 Riverside Avenue , Winthrop , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great views
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Difficult parking
Early wake-up interruption

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Rooms were clean, but one review indicated issues with being woken up early.
Service
9.36
Staff were friendly and helpful, with positive feedback on their accommodating nature.
Location
9.4
Perfect location with great views and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities included hot tub; however, some guests noted a missing drain plug.
Value for Money
9.34
Guests expressed satisfaction with the quality relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
8.39
No breakfast served; guests encouraged to support local businesses.
Overall Experience
8.86
Generally positive experiences overall, though some guests had minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:40

Property Description

Scenic River Views
Hotel Rio Vista in Winthrop offers a picturesque stay with all rooms overlooking the tranquil river. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, balcony, refrigerator, and coffee machine. Relax in the private hot tub overlooking the river or explore nearby attractions like the Shafer Museum and Pearrygin Lake State Park. With a 24-hour front desk, ski storage, and vending machines, your comfort and convenience are our top priorities at Hotel Rio Vista. Book now for a serene getaway by the river.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Some dates require a 2-night minimum length of stay at this property.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EAT

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 424 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Janis solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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kelly couple us
8
Pros:

Great location, loved the balcony, and staff

Cons:

Mattress is ready for an update or at least a flip

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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KEITHP36 Couples
10
Great Stay for a fun Western town experience!
Pros:

Winthrop is a small town created to take you back in time, a western themed town. The Rio Vista fits right in with the theme and is located at the end of the “main” street. This is not a fancy place, but it was clean and comfortable. 5 stars for location, air conditioning, view (balcony on river), bed (very comfortable). Bring your own shampoo, soaps and hair dryer if you’re picky ( they only have shampoo no conditioner and the hair dryer is an older wall model). Refrigerator and microwave in room… they also have riverside seats and a hot tub that we did not use. Overall a clean, comfortable and peaceful stay

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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Ghislaine couple us
4
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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ron family_with_children il
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We arrived at the hotel at around 7:00 PM with a confirmed Booking.com reservation, but the hotel claimed they had not received it and said they were fully booked.

We waited for about an hour and a half, and only at around 8:30 PM were told they could not provide us with a room. We then had to find alternative accommodation late in the evening, in a small town with very limited options.

What makes this even more disappointing is that I had already communicated with the hotel through Booking.com several months before arrival regarding our check-in time, so they clearly had information about our reservation.

Very disappointing experience. I cannot recommend this hotel.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Mark couple im
8
Worth it for the riverside location alone!
Pros:

It doesn’t pretend to be anything fancy, but the room was really big, comfortably furnished and right on the riverbank, which was delightful.

Cons:

Corridor to the river bank needs some TLC.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
3
Cons:

No water on second day. No one mentioned to us that this was happening when we made reservations

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Juanita couple us
8
It is the perfect location, was fun watching the fisherman raft down the river and fish right across the river from the
Pros:

Very clean, beautiful river view, right in town.

Cons:

No sink in the bathroom

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple us
10
Pros:

The river location makes for one of the best night’s sleep ever. The sound of the water and the view to the little island is so relaxing.. it’s also great to be able to walk to restaurants and shops.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
10
Another great stay in downtown Winthrop
Pros:

Walking distance to just about everything in downtown Winthrop, including Rocking Horse Bakery! Every room has a view of the river. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We’ve stayed here many times over the past 8-9 years — in all seasons. For XC skiing, easy walking distance to Methow Valley trail network.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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lancee211 Couples
10
Return visit to Winthrop and accommodations at the Rio Vista Hotel
Pros:

Enjoyed our visit to Winthrop and our 2 night stay at the Rio Vista Hotel. Balcony overlooking the Methow River and all the wild life was very nice.

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Janet couple us
9
Pros:

Great location! Every room had a balcony and river view!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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andrew couple gb
8
I’d stay here again, ideal location
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Griffin couple gb
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Agnes solo_traveller us
8
Excellent location in Winthrop with nice private hot tub.
Pros:

Location and view of river

Cons:

No breakfast offered. Winthrop in winter is quiet

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Don couple us
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Joan solo_traveller us
8
The staff was very friendly
Pros:

Location near the water

Cons:

The hot tub was a bit dirty and the place could use a dusting

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee