Rio Sands Hotel
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Rio Sands Hotel

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116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California 95003, United States
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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 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.1
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Amenities
Public ParkingFreeLuggage StorageSpaRestaurantSmoking AreaMeeting RoomFax/Copying Service
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Surroundings
Airport: Watsonville Municipal Airport
(14.1 km)
Airport: Monterey Regional Airport
(57.1 km)
Train: San Jose Downtown - Diridon Station
(59.8 km)
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Services & Amenities

Deluxe Suite Sleeps 3
5

Deluxe Suite Sleeps 3

1 Queen bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
Room Details
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King Room
9

King Room

1 King bed
25.6m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
Room Details
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Kitchen Suite Sleeps 4
6

Kitchen Suite Sleeps 4

1 King bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Toothbrush
24-Hour Hot Water
Toothpaste
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Deluxe Suite No Stove
1

Deluxe Suite No Stove

1 King bed and 1 Queen bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Toothbrush
24-Hour Hot Water
Toothpaste
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Suite with Kitchen Upper Floor
2

Suite with Kitchen Upper Floor

1 King bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Toothbrush
24-Hour Hot Water
Toothpaste
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Standard Queen Room
7

Standard Queen Room

1 Queen bed
25m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
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ADA Room Two Queen Room
2

ADA Room Two Queen Room

2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
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Junior Suite
4

Junior Suite

2 Queen bed
33m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
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Family Suite
8

Family Suite

1 King bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
Room Details
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King Room With Sofa Bed And Kitchen
7

King Room With Sofa Bed And Kitchen

1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
Room Details
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Kitchen Suite Sleeps 6
10

Kitchen Suite Sleeps 6

1 King bed and 1 Queen bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
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Two Queen Room
3

Two Queen Room

2 Queen bed
25.6m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
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Deluxe Suite with Kitchen
11

Deluxe Suite with Kitchen

1 Queen bed
42m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
TV
Towel
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Guest Reviews(102)

4.1/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness4.1
  • Amenities4.1
  • Location4.1
  • Service4.1
Ray Massa
September 17, 2022
I really enjoyed my stay. I will be back. Very close to the ocean. The breakfast was awesome. The room was very spacious and even had a kitchen and full refrigerator. Would love them to allow dogs. Absolutely nothing bad to say about the Rio Sands Hotel.
Pedro Guillen
July 23, 2021
bad service at all
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Kathryn
February 17, 2024
Always a pleasure to stay at the Rio Sands.
Paul
February 4, 2024
We got a kitchenette, but it turned out to get the dishes and pots and pans had to pay extra bucks. I don’t think I never go back.
margaret
January 31, 2024
Sweet and quaint
jorge
January 17, 2024
Staff was very friendly. Room was amazing
Randy
January 6, 2024
This is the third time we’ve stayed at Rio Sands in the last two years, and in each of those 3 visits, we had some disruption in the WiFi service at the hotel. In two of those visits, it went out for multiple days and we never got it back before we left. So if you’re trying to do business, or otherwise need WiFi, be warned. There’s no guarantee that it will work. The location is great, and I like the lay-out, but people need to be on the internet and not by connecting computers through their cell phone service, which is also not great in this part of town.
Verified traveler
January 6, 2024
Spent an overnight with my son after a day at Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Front desk was super nice. Gave us a complementary upgrade. One bedroom suite was cozy and clean— full kitchen, spacious balcony overlooking the pool. My son said it was one of the most fun rooms we’ve stayed at in a long time. Five minute walk to the beach. Delicious breakfast with waffles, pastries, oa**eal and coffee. Overall a fantastic experience. The only things that kept it from being five stars: no stopper for the bathtub, the hot tub was just warm, and the heater made a loud clicking sound when it turned on. None of these things was a dealbreaker, especially for the price. We will definitely be staying here again!
John
January 2, 2024
Short walk to the beach. Friendly staff. Great breakfast included!

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.

Cots and Extra Beds
Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. For extra bed policies, please contact the hotel.

Breakfast
TypeContinental
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Health Protected

Clean
  • 4.1/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 52
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 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.

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, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.

Services & Amenities

Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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About This Property

Nearest AirportWatsonville Municipal Airport
Distance to Airport14.09KM
Nearest Train StationSan Jose Downtown - Diridon Station
Distance to Train Station59.8KM
Average Price FromAUD460
Hotel Star Rating2