Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2.0 star property
Aptos motel with outdoor pool

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Tucked away by the ocean, Rio Sands Hotel offers a refreshing stay with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Explore the garden, enjoy in-room WiFi, and take advantage of barbecue grills for a home-cooked meal. Previous guests rave about the delicious breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cabrillo College - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 46 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Morgan Hill Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

At Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 32 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use costs USD 57 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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).

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 Vacation Rentals offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 33.66 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 32 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals and nearby?

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Rio Sands Vacation Rentals like?

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is a short 2-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Seacliff State Beach. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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