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Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-760-7718
2.0 Star Property Near Rio Del Mar Beach
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08/09/2022 - 08/10/2022
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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:
"Pleasantly Surprised"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Will be back.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 07 to Fri Jun 10 2022 at a $176.99 average nightly rate.

Summary of Verified Reviews

82
Very Good

Summary of 644 reviews

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Rated 82/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Good beach hotel. Great pool. Great location. Beautiful beach.

Beach

99/100
129 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

93/100
193 reviews

Well-located, although unfortunately the parking isn't easy. Great nearby restaurants, bars, and shopping right by beach.

Pool

83/100
47 reviews

Good pool, acceptably clean.

Breakfast

76/100
49 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Service

75/100
89 reviews

Fantastic service. Complaints about quality and professionalism of management and reception.

Wellness Area

72/100
25 reviews

Great wellness & sports facilities.

Amenities

68/100
51 reviews

Great grounds and decent buildings. Elevator in need of updating.

Cleanliness

63/100
70 reviews

Rooms and pool are acceptably clean. Moderately clean hotel facilities. Bathroom needs cleaning.

Room

62/100
201 reviews

Acceptable beds, balconies, and cleanliness. Big but poorly maintained rooms. Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. People dislike the TVs, A/C, and furniture. Kitchenettes and minibars are as expected. Shower can be a problem.

WiFi

16/100
12 reviews

Wifi quality could be improved.

Rated 81/100 based on reviews from families.

Good restaurants & bars in the area. Great shopping.

Beach

99/100
53 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

94/100
66 reviews

Great location. Great shopping and the beach nearby.

Pool

82/100
24 reviews

Great pool.

Service

78/100
29 reviews

Service is welcoming but the reception is subpar.

Breakfast

78/100
24 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Wellness Area

72/100
11 reviews

Great wellness & sports facilities.

Amenities

71/100
28 reviews

Good amenities and hotel building is acceptable.

Cleanliness

68/100
32 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Moderately clean hotel facilities.

Room

63/100
81 reviews

Large, reasonably clean rooms and comfortable beds. Poor maintenance in rooms and bathrooms. Kitchenettes and A/C are inadequate.

Rated 70/100 based on reviews from couples.

Wonderful beach. Terrific location.

Beach

98/100
11 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

93/100
18 reviews

Excellent location close to the beach.

Service

75/100
6 reviews

Fantastic service.

Breakfast

74/100
9 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

60/100
6 reviews

Quite clean.

Room

57/100
24 reviews

Average rooms with standard beds.

Comfort

50/100
14 reviews

Noisy but acceptably comfortable rooms with okay beds.

Rated 76/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.

Fantastic service. Great location.

Beach

99/100
5 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

92/100
8 reviews

Excellent location close to the beach.

Service

79/100
7 reviews

Fantastic service.

Room

56/100
11 reviews

Room is all right.

Rated 78/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Good beach hotel. Great pool. Great location. Beautiful beach.

Beach

99/100
127 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

93/100
190 reviews

Well-located, although unfortunately the parking isn't easy. Great nearby restaurants, bars, and shopping right by beach.

Pool

82/100
46 reviews

Good pool, acceptably clean.

Breakfast

77/100
47 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Service

75/100
88 reviews

Fantastic service. Complaints about quality and professionalism of management and reception.

Wellness Area

72/100
25 reviews

Great wellness & sports facilities.

Amenities

68/100
51 reviews

Great grounds and decent buildings. Elevator in need of updating.

Cleanliness

63/100
70 reviews

Rooms and pool are acceptably clean. Moderately clean hotel facilities. Bathroom needs cleaning.

Room

61/100
198 reviews

Acceptable beds, balconies, and cleanliness. Big but poorly maintained rooms. Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. People dislike the TVs, A/C, and furniture. Kitchenettes and minibars are as expected. Shower can be a problem.

WiFi

16/100
12 reviews

Wifi quality could be improved.

Rated 80/100 based on reviews from families.

Good restaurants & bars in the area. Great shopping.

Beach

99/100
52 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

94/100
65 reviews

Great location. Great shopping and the beach nearby.

Pool

81/100
23 reviews

Great pool.

Breakfast

79/100
23 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Service

78/100
29 reviews

Service is welcoming but the reception is subpar.

Wellness Area

72/100
11 reviews

Great wellness & sports facilities.

Amenities

71/100
28 reviews

Good amenities and hotel building is acceptable.

Cleanliness

68/100
32 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Moderately clean hotel facilities.

Room

62/100
79 reviews

Large, reasonably clean rooms and comfortable beds. Poor maintenance in rooms and bathrooms. Kitchenettes and A/C are inadequate.

Rated 72/100 based on reviews from couples.

Wonderful beach. Terrific location.

Beach

98/100
11 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

93/100
18 reviews

Excellent location close to the beach.

Service

75/100
6 reviews

Fantastic service.

Breakfast

74/100
9 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

60/100
6 reviews

Quite clean.

Room

57/100
24 reviews

Average rooms with standard beds.

Comfort

50/100
14 reviews

Noisy but acceptably comfortable rooms with okay beds.

Rated 78/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.

Fantastic service. Great location.

Beach

99/100
5 reviews

Beautiful beach.

Location

92/100
8 reviews

Excellent location close to the beach.

Service

79/100
7 reviews

Fantastic service.

Room

56/100
11 reviews

Room is all right.

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Property Description

Rio Sands Hotel is located about 1.5 blocks from Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos California. Our hotel is two stories with a banquet/meeting room, swimming pool, and hot tub.

Amenities / Features


  • Check In: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
  • Check Out: 11:00 am
  • Alarm clock
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fax available
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO

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.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

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.

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