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River View Garden Resort

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Monte Rio hotel

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Property grounds
Cottage | Living area
Property grounds
Superior Room | Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20250 CA-116, Monte Rio, CA, 95462
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Rio Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwood Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, River View

Standard Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Studio

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite | Living area

Studio Suite

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Romantic Room

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

About the area

Monte Rio

In Monte Rio .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Russian River and Rio Theatre. Also, Monte Rio Public Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Northwood Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rio Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬5 min drive

About this property

River View Garden Resort

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Monte Rio hotel
River View Garden Resort offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Monte Rio hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
River View Garden Resort offers 10 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations all include kitchens.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 175.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is River View Garden Resort to the airport?

River View Garden Resort is 19.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River View Garden Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River View Garden Resort.

How close is River View Garden Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Monte Rio Public Beach and 4 mi (8-min drive) from Johnson's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River View Garden Resort offer free breakfast?

River View Garden Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River View Garden Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at River View Garden Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River View Garden Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does River View Garden Resort have a pool?

River View Garden Resort does not have a pool.

Does River View Garden Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is River View Garden Resort to downtown Monte Rio?

River View Garden Resort is 0.3 mi away from Monte Rio.

River View Garden Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 166 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We drove 2 and a half hours to Monte Rio for a Valentine's Day weekend trip with my girlfriend. We get to this creepy looking empty hotel and the "office" was closed. There were no other cars in the parking lot and a hand written sign on the door that said to call Jay on WhatsApp for assistance. My cell phone had no signal in the mountains but luckily my girlfriend did. I was trying to call the "hotel"all day earlier, to ask about something else, with no answer either. We tried calling him for a half hour and still the same. My girlfriend tried one more time before we went to find wi-fi for my phone and to our surprise, he finally answered. He said that he had an emergency and that there was nothing he could do about it and would make it up. He doesn't have any help? Family? Part time employee? Couldn't call and let me know earlier? He had no answer to my questions. Expedia customer service gave me the run around that night and we had to search another app to find another hotel somewhat near, pay and book another hotel for the weekend and drive an hour up the mountains on the coast, since we could not find another room in the area. I had read comments about this same thing happening to someone else and that Jay was making passes at guests and making visitors uncomfortable so I was weary of paying up front, but I was desperate and hoped that maybe people were exaggerating. A very big lesson learned. Pay more attention to the comments and reviews before hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Judith

The hotel looked abandoned. There was no one at the hotel when I arrived. I stayed for 30 minutes and returned a second time 15 minutes later. There was no sign of life anywhere. There was an old faded sign on the door with a phone number… and when I called the person didn’t know why their number was even on the door as he didn’t even worked there anymore. Clearly there had been some serious weather at the river in the last few weeks but that is nothing new in Guerneville. Owners need to handle reservations seriously. I had to leave and find a place to stay in the dark. I better not be charged for this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

laine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toilet to small, bed small and poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In extreme need of a remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

MaryJane

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
The garden, access to the River, staff and visitors were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

virgil

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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