Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
Aptos motel with outdoor pool

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Fountain
Apartment | Private kitchen
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
Interior
Junior Suite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 14 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 42 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Morgan Hill Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

At Rio Sands Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet are added perks. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Capitola Beach. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 32 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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).

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Sands Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rio Sands Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rio Sands Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rio Sands Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Rio Sands Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Sands Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 33.66 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 32 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Rio Sands Hotel and nearby?
Rio Sands Hotel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Rio Sands Hotel like?
Rio Sands Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Seacliff State Beach. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

Rio Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LORRYNN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chrissy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Erika, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jeff, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Emily R, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love our beach hotel!
Gina, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jay, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gina, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Stephanie, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Gabriela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Vacation Getaway
Awesome Time!! We really Enjoyed the view !!!
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stacy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tracie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tracie, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Freak accident?
Hotel is really nice for a weekend getaway, great location. Nice pool and amenities. We really like this hotel and have stayed here a few times. This last trip I plugged my cell phone cord into the USB wall outlet to charge my phone and it completely fried my phone. Don't know if this is just a weird one off incident but nevertheless I needed to go buy a new phone after plugging it in here.
Sam, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rosario, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms
I wasn't expecting much from the hotel but I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the rooms were. They also offered breakfast from 730-930 in the mornings.
Veronica, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot
Best location and beautiful decor. Rooms are super comfy and spacious. Parking is easy and hotel is just steps from my favorite beach
katie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ron, 2-night trip
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