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Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
Motel in Aptos with a 24-hour business center and an outdoor pool

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Fountain
Private kitchen
Interior
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is P6,667
P7,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

Room options

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Living area

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for kitchen suite, Queen bed, Queen sofa bed, twin sofa bed

Living area

kitchen suite, Queen bed, Queen sofa bed, twin sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003

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
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 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 near Capitola Beach
Rio Sands Hotel provides amenities like a garden and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and 1 meeting room
  • A vending machine, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 32

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • 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 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
Guests should contact this hotel in advance to request a dishware/utensils kit (surcharge applies).

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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

Does Rio Sands Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Dec 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Sands Hotel on Jan 6, 2025 start from P 6,667.47, excluding 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 Rio Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rio Sands Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 33.66 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 32 (subject to availability).

Where is Rio Sands Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Rio Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 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

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for Aptos. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and ready to help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Union Hall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, recently renovated, second floor room with partial view of the ocean. Loved our stay here, and the breakfast room and food was great. Loved the ability to walk to everything especially the beach! Sunsets from the balcony were gorgeous. Wish we could stay longer. In-room fridge and microwave appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jyl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Rio Del Mar for its quietness, even though it’s walking distance to beautiful big beaches & the cement ship.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
1) I had to wait 15 minutes in the lobby to check in. No one was on property. 2) I had to leave a $100 credit card for "incidentals" when there was nothing in the room or the property to be consumed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location. We miss the breakfast options. It seems a lot smaller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Woodland Hills

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in the area for a class. The hotel was very clean and felt safe. Parking was easy. The room and bed were quite comfortable and the staff I interacted with was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the room, area, and property. They have a beautiful outdoor smoking area, with pretty plants and a fountain. (I don’t smoke, but my friend does). Our only complaint is they don’t have air conditioning. I know people tend to think you don’t need it when you’re by the beach, but the room was very warm and stuffy in the afternoon, and through the night. That might not bother most people, but it’s a big deal to me. Otherwise, it was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

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

10/10 Excellent

RONICA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people at check-in. Nice stay with close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I still feel great from staying here also a great breakfast you guys rock thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water in the building that our room was in but they checked us into that building anyway just to have to move us later in the evening so we could have a room with hot water. One of my pillows had a blood smear on it. I called the front desk multiple times well before the time they told us the front office closed. No answer. Finally got a call back after we had already gone to sleep. When I spoke to the manager the next morning her only concern was to tell me that since I had booked through Expedia they could give me any money back. I told her I wasn’t asking for money, I thought she would think it was important to speak to her head of housekeeping. We were very disappointed with our stay at Rio Sands.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Rio Sands for a weekend wedding--what a great find! We had a king room in the Sands Building, 2nd floor, with a lovely balcony and view toward the ocean, 2 short blocks away! Nice room, updated with hardwood floor, beachy decor. Very spacious, and nicely updated bathroom with walk-in shower! Proximity to the beach is wonderful. The included breakfast was okay, would like more fruit besides bananas, but it's enough to get you out the door. Very nice, large and clean breakfast room with fireplace and beachy feel. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been updated. Walkable to beach. Staff was friendly. One of our favourites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious and comfortable room near Seacliff State Beach in Aptos. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. We stayed in a room with a kitchenette (gas stove, cabinets, fridge, microwave and coffee maker) but just FYI, there were NO pots, pans, plates, bowls or utensils! If guests, especially families, intend to save money by cooking meals, you'll need to bring all the above with you. Also good luck contacting the front desk. Every time one of us went to the lobby (including at check in), there was a sign saying "Will return shortly." We waited about 15 minutes or more each time, before a staff member showed up. I think they're extremely short staffed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024