Rio Sands Hotel

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

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Rio Sands Hotel

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Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fountain
Exterior
Breakfast area
Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Rio Sands Hotel

8.4

Very Good

Popular amenities

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

Your area essentials

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Popular LocationPixie Plaza Delicatessen2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRio Del Mar Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeacliff State Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationParish Publick House13 min walk

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Room, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Located in Aptos, Rio Sands Hotel is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 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
  • The Hideout - 3 min drive
  • Marianne's Ice Cream - 15 min walk
  • Parish Publick House - 13 min walk
  • Erik's DeliCafe - 18 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

Motel by the ocean
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
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 1 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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.

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: 1 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1004 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

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and very kid friendly. The only negative is we had a downstairs unit and the people upstairs were very noisy walking around back and forth. The spa and heated pool were a plus with my kiddos. A block from Seacliff/Rio Del Mar beach. Lots of memories here and it was fun to make new ones with my family. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older facilities but nicely updated. Very clean rooms and comfortable bed. Loved the walkability to the beach and nearby food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent the weekend at Rio Sands, it exceeded our expectations. The hotel grounds were extra clean and safe. Plus they helped us with our large family. It was a very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the larger rooms with the kitchenette. Our family was very comfortable. The only thing I would have liked in the room that wasn’t are towel hooks in the bathroom or behind doors to hang towels or swimsuits on since it is so close to beach. We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fariba

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was very clean and decorated nicely. The room had a full kitchen. I'm a local so had I known there was a full stove and refrigerator I would have brought stuff to cook a gourmet meal. If you plan on cooking just bring the pot and pans and cooking utensils along with silverware. But that was a nice surprise. I will be staying in that same room again and do plan on cooking...And the bed and pillows were so comfy! The staff was so helpful and delightful. The breakfast in the morning was a treat...I had a cup of coffee and sat next to the beautiful fireplace in the dining area. Being in a very short walk to the beach is really nice as well. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bejarano

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We got a kitchenette, but it turned out to get the dishes and pots and pans had to pay extra bucks. I don’t think I never go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024