Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property Near Rio Del Mar Beach
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04/08/2025 - 04/09/2025
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Verified Reviews of Rio Sands Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Okay room but nothing great."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was average; Wi Fi is terrible as it frequently dropped and had to reconnect; had a kitchenette room but it had NO plates, silverware, glasses, pans, utensils, etc. Not a problem for me but bring your own things if planning to cook or eat. Clean but a 5/10 room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 16 to Sun Jan 19 2025 at a $128.99 average nightly rate.
"Relaxing and accommodating."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Wonderful Stay
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 14 to Mon Jun 17 2024 at a $245.66 average nightly rate.
"Excellent staff and property."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
19-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 15 to Tue Jun 18 2024 at a $242.66 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, you'll be by the ocean, 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 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 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 daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Rio Del Mar Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Seacliff State Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Aptos History Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cabrillo College - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Potbelly Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Capitola Mercantile - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Capitola Historical Museum - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Wharf - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Beach - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Esplanade Park Beach - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 km / 34.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 55.8 km / 34.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi

The preferred airport for Rio Sands Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Jose International Airport (SJC) approximately 40 miles away.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

We offer a complimentary breakfast from 7:30am to 9:30am daily. Breakfast items include cereal, breads, hot waffle bar, fruit, juices and coffee.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No pets

Parking Info

We are limited to one parking stall per room. Bus parking must be arranged at time of booking.

Internet / WiFI

Our free wireless internet is available throughout our property for all guests.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO

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