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Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
Motel in Aptos with 24-hour business centre and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    2 min walk
  • Pixie Plaza Delicatessen
    2 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    12 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

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

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Family Suite

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

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Standard Room, 1 King 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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with 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

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Apartment

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen | Living area

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

Aptos

Rio Sands Hotel places you steps from Rio Del Mar Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Seacliff State Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a computer station. Other amenities include barbecues, a picnic area and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Aptos motel include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
  • La Selva Beach - 14 min drive
  • New Brighton State Beach - 14 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 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

Motel in Aptos with 24-hour business centre and outdoor pool
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.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
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.

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 more details, 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

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

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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rio Sands Hotel?

Rio Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Sands Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Sands Hotel on 1 Jan 2025 start from NZ$235.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rio Sands Hotel?

Yep, Rio Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rio Sands Hotel?

Yep, Rio Sands Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach.

Does Rio Sands Hotel have a pool?

Rio Sands Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Sands Hotel?

No, Rio Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rio Sands Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rio Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews" "

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 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bryant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rio Sands is a nice quiet retreat at a nice quiet beach. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven in one spot
Great time, we barbecued by the pool enjoyed the grounds, great spot beach, restaurant and coffee shop and sandwich shop block away no need to go anywhere for a few days. Awesome whale watching. Staff super friendly 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay when in town. Comfortable, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

2/10 Terrible

Geneva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately the management & property managers were so unprofessional. There was an unexpected power outage that happened approximately at 10 pm . Out of any ones control we tried to wait it out . With two elderly that depend on Cpap to sleep and an autistic 5 year old and a 1.5 year old we figured it would be a temporary inconvenience… why fuss . 730 comes around , no charge on phone .. car a sleepless night we are ready for a dry convince breakfast ( one of the reason I chose the hotel . Along with charging station and pool .. so ok 7:30-9:30 no breakfast.. or communications … ok let’s not let that worry us Says power will be on till noon . We pack up for the beach early !! Finally make contact with staff , after her complaining to me about having to close and open and she is never gonna change shifts again … I let her know please let us know if you hear anything told her the severity of my circumstances. 2 night stay thinking something should happen they should try to call us and somehow let us know that we need to find other stay because the power now says it will not be on till 6 pm . I make contact with them again ask them is there somewhere where they can send us .. they do not The amenities that I was looking for in the other but it has electricity!! Well needless to say no response from management about charges .. I am still in the dark wondering how I ended up paying double . Needles to I am still in the dark with the Especially whole circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
I was told my wheelchair would be able to get through the doors. I was told it was Ada the toilet was too low. We were disappointed in the breakfast, it was very limited options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Boglarka

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

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Property rooms are a little older but its very close to beach which is a plus. Not sure if I'd stay there again but it was very convenient place to stay at least once so you can make your own decision on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and clean. The staff was super friendly. The complimentary breakfast was good. The only issue I had and it’s not the hotels fault, was the amount of kids running around the back and the pool area. There were scooters and all sorts of sports equipment laying around. There were empty Caprice Sun juice boxes everywhere. The noise sounded like a school yard during recess. Someone was also setting off fireworks 4:00 in the morning setting off car alarms. I might try the hotel again on a non-Summer vacation day when there are less kids running a muck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
greAt knowledgeable stff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Best beds and pillows ever. And very clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a couple of nights in Room 150. Corner room, very clean, only bad thing everytime you move, the bed makes too much noise. Breakfast was good and a couple of minutes walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We come every year and never had any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Basic hotel in need of a refresh, but nothing seriously wrong with it. Great access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024