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Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
Motel near Capitola Beach in Aptos

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Aptos History Museum
    ‪2 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 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

  • 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

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen | Living area

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aptos

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cabrillo College - 3 min drive
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 18 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 in Aptos
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center 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 center (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 hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aptos motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 any questions, 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.

Property 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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

Rio Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love our beach hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jyl

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled 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

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Woodland Hills

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Vacation Getaway
Awesome Time!! We really Enjoyed the view !!!
Stayed 1 night 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

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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