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Rio Sands Hotel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Housekeeping
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Rio Sands Hotel Room Options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Junior Suite

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

Family Suite

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Queen BedMore details

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore details

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

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa BedMore details

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

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

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa BedsMore details
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Room, Accessible

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore details
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Junior Room, Accessible

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

Near Rio Del Mar Beach


When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.


Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.


Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.


Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Rio Del Mar Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Seacliff State Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Aptos History Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cabrillo College - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Potbelly Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Capitola Mercantile - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Capitola Historical Museum - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Wharf - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Beach - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Esplanade Park Beach - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 km / 34.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 55.8 km / 34.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi

The preferred airport for Rio Sands Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).



Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Free self parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

  • Number of meeting rooms - 1

Outdoors

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Pool sun loungers

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Restaurants on site

  • Pool sun loungers

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Free dial-up internet access

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age:

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

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'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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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