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Rio Sands Hotel

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Junior Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

Motel in Aptos with 24-hour business centre and outdoor pool
This motel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
Rio Sands Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Rio Sands Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rio Del Mar Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a meeting room and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 12 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 15 minutes from Monterey Bay
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Rio Sands Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Aptos motel.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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

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
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 32 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests should contact this hotel in advance to request a dishware/utensils kit (surcharge applies).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and ready to help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Union Hall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, recently renovated, second floor room with partial view of the ocean. Loved our stay here, and the breakfast room and food was great. Loved the ability to walk to everything especially the beach! Sunsets from the balcony were gorgeous. Wish we could stay longer. In-room fridge and microwave appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORRYNN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love our beach hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jyl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Rio Del Mar for its quietness, even though it’s walking distance to beautiful big beaches & the cement ship.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
1) I had to wait 15 minutes in the lobby to check in. No one was on property. 2) I had to leave a $100 credit card for "incidentals" when there was nothing in the room or the property to be consumed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location. We miss the breakfast options. It seems a lot smaller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Woodland Hills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in the area for a class. The hotel was very clean and felt safe. Parking was easy. The room and bed were quite comfortable and the staff I interacted with was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the room, area, and property. They have a beautiful outdoor smoking area, with pretty plants and a fountain. (I don’t smoke, but my friend does). Our only complaint is they don’t have air conditioning. I know people tend to think you don’t need it when you’re by the beach, but the room was very warm and stuffy in the afternoon, and through the night. That might not bother most people, but it’s a big deal to me. Otherwise, it was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONICA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024