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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $229
$200 nightly
$229 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

With a stay at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This motel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aptos History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aptos motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.66
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 32

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 32 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 57 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should contact this hotel in advance to request a dishware/utensils kit (surcharge applies).

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rio Sands
Rio Sands Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel Motel
Rio Sands Hotel Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel Motel Aptos

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great and our room was clean I wish we would have had more time to explore the area it's close to the beach our kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room is spacious and comfortable. Lovely location. Great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewlia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the room and the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating w last minute needs we had. Location was a bonus:Peaceful chill vibe the moment we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Front desk Girl (Brooke?) was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Staff were nice. They didn't have the room we had booked available which was a
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was really clean and spacious. Had all the amenities. My slider opened up to a patio and a beautiful courtyard. The pool was right there as well as a short cut to the beach, which was very close. The staff was great also. I used their barbecue grill which worked very well, and they had a nice little picnic area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was serene and enjoyable! And sooo close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff is friendly and walking distance to beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place !

Amazing location and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Close to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just so comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that I could just walk around the corner to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff via phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location near the old cement ship. A great place to unwind with a pool and hot tub!
The pool and hot tub
Bike ride on the beach
Cool beach houses nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best bang for your buck right off the Aptos beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Staff was pleasant when they were there but there were times when no one was present. Rooms could have more amenities like coffee maker, charging station, are bathroom sink didn’t have soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the beach is a 2 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025