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Rio Sands Hotel
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 US
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property Near Rio Del Mar Beach
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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 362 guest reviews
- Free wired internet
- Free WiFi
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
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04/24/2024 - 04/25/2024
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7 bookings in the last 48 hours
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Verified Reviews of Rio Sands Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Perfect Location!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Hotel staff was very nice and the location was perfect!
Haley C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
18-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 14 to Sun Oct 15 2023 at a $224.99 average nightly rate. 
"Very clean hotel in excellent location!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very clean hotel in excellent location! Nice professional staff!
Morella B. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
15-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 08 to Sun Sep 10 2023 at a $229.50 average nightly rate. Summary of Verified Reviews
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 4.4 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
Potbelly Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
New Brighton State 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 / 4.4 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)
- 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 outdoor pools - 1
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Total number of rooms - 50
- Number of floors - 2
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
- No elevators
- 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 7:00am to 10:00am daily. Breakfast items include cereal, pastries, muffins, breads, hot waffle bar, yogurt, 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
- 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:
- 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
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
