River View Garden Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Russian River

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Cottage | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Property grounds
Superior Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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20250 CA-116, Monte Rio, CA, 95462
  • Place, Northwood Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bohemian Grove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Monte Rio

River View Garden Resort places you next to Russian River and within a 5-minute walk of Rio Theatre. Each of the 10 rooms at this hotel includes a kitchen, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Bohemian Grove - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Johnson's Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Korbel Winery - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 32 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬5 min drive

About this property

River View Garden Resort

Hotel with free parking, steps from Russian River
Guests staying at River View Garden Resort enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include kitchens, electric kettles, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 175.0 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

River View Garden Resort Hotel
River View Garden Resort Monte Rio
River View Garden Resort Hotel Monte Rio

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at River View Garden Resort?

River View Garden Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near River View Garden Resort?

This hotel in Monte Rio is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Rio Theatre. You'll also find Northwood Golf Club and Monte Rio Public Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at River View Garden Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does River View Garden Resort feature a casino?

No, River View Garden Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at River View Garden Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is River View Garden Resort a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a kitchen, river views in some guestrooms, as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at River View Garden Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does River View Garden Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, River View Garden Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will River View Garden Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at River View Garden Resort for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day.

Does River View Garden Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to River View Garden Resort?

The closest major airport to River View Garden Resort is Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), which is 19.7 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at River View Garden Resort?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at River View Garden Resort.

Reviews

River View Garden Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

virgil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet rustic charm

Rustic but charming. You're a bit on your own no room service, so bring all your supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a major letdown, even for someone used to budget travel. I came here directly from a camping trip with very modest expectations—and was still disappointed. From the moment we arrived, communication was disorganized and unclear. There was no staff onsite, no cell service, no Wi-Fi info, and a sign on the door instructing us to call or message via WhatsApp—without any way to do so. After leaving the property to find reception, I finally got a message directing me to retrieve a key from a dropbox—without any in-person interaction. On top of that, we were placed in a completely different room than the one we reserved. We had specifically booked a room with a private balcony for a special occasion, and instead were given a unit that opened to a shared walkway, with broken blinds and zero privacy. During our stay, we were blocked in by another car. When I asked for help, the only response was to “ask them to move it,” even though there was no indication of whose car it was or how to contact anyone else. No staff were present at any point, and there was no further communication. The room itself was outdated, worn, and clearly not maintained with care. What’s most frustrating is that the property seems to charge a premium simply because it can—not because it offers anything close to a quality experience. It feels like no real effort is made to maintain the space or provide basic hospitality. The attitude seems to be: “people will book it anyway."
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the private access to the lake, very convenient and beautiful way to start the morning. The manager, Jay, was very kind and flexible despite the curve balls we threw at him. The place was cozy but does need some work. I liked the convenience of having a kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

I did not get the room I paid for. That was the reason I stayed there, to get the room with the spiral staircase to an upper bedroom. Instead, they put me in a cheaper room and gave my room to someone else. They did not even say sorry or attempt to make it up in any way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy! Bugs, mold, no hot water, and completely unsanitary. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ailyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Property needs major TLC!

We had an okay stay. It has a nice river view but the propery is very outdated. The bathroom was tiny and a bit dirty. The kitchen stove was rusty and cabinets were old that the paint were already chipping. The window blinds were broken. We had to kinda fix it to cover atleast most part of the window. The room was a bit dark. Not enough lighting. I didn’t feel comfortable staying inside the room, more so sleeping on the bed. The bed sheets has overwhelming stench. Fortunately, we always carry our own bedsheets, blankets and pillow covers for such situation. Unless they upgrade, we don’t see ourselves staying in this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn, OAKLAND

Liked: Staff & service
Like: I had to call the number posted on the front door when I arrived. The call was answered quickly and the host came immediately to check me in. She also added a heater to my room to help heat it up (without me asking). She was very friendly and confirmed where I could grab some food. She came up and knocked shortly before 9pm to make sure I was warm enough and ask if I needed more blankets. I could smell the detergent on the sheets (not sure about the blankets though) Didn't like: The room could use a little updating. The blinds were rickety and did not close properly. Luckily I carry sanitizer wipes because there were a few spots on the toilet seat and under the toilet seat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Similar to some other facilities in area, but not as expected. We stayed 1night then moved to another inn. As seniors, about 80 years old, the stairs were a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It amazes me. Someone could easily renovate the room. As it is, it smelled very bad, the sheets look like they are from a thrift store. Cabinets are damaged and paint is in very poor. They are obviously milking every dime from this place and barely even cleaning. There is someone’s contact lens stuck to the wall in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Fabulous location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Traveled with partner
A beautiful, charming stay right on the river! Loved being able to sit out on the deck in the sunshine and look out at the redwoods and the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuliang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nilesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is excellent. It is beside the river, beautiful surrounding and one can walk and dip in the river. But the condition of the property is not good. This is the only drawback of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice rustic, quaint place to stay by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room needs repairs. Bad floors.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yasmine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great and area is great, 15 - 20 minutes to sonoma coast state park! But the place is completely outdated, not close to good dining, unless you drive. The outside area is dirty, full of dead bugs and the room had dead bugs on the windowsils and stained carpet, also had no fans or air conditioning, it's very very hot at night. Not sure it would be my first choice to stay again there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love it

This has now become my new yearly Memorial Day holiday spot. I was greeted immediately by the gentleman who is in charge here and each day he met my husband dog and I with an amazing attitude and smile. It was so peaceful that I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikole

Liked: Staff & service
Jay, the manager was very welcoming and helpful. The property grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kiana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023