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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

855-229-5934
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, US
4.2Very Good
Hotel amenities
Non-Smoking
Laundry
Parking

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About this property

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is a 2-star motel located in Aptos, California, within a 15-minute drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The property sits 4.3 miles from Capitola Beach and 11 miles from the University of California, Santa Cruz campus, making it a convenient base for exploring the Central Coast. San Jose International Airport is approximately 40 miles away.

The motel offers 40 guestrooms across two floors, including 26 suites. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer are provided. Rooms include a microwave and coffee/tea maker, along with free wired and wireless internet access for staying connected. Cable programming is available for entertainment, and housekeeping is available upon request.

Guests have access to an outdoor pool and a garden area on the property. The motel provides a picnic area and barbecue grills for outdoor dining and recreation. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property. Additional conveniences include free self-parking, luggage storage, and coin laundry facilities on site. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and a registration desk. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onward, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property maintains a guest satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with 100 percent of guests recommending it to others.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be 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 11 mi (17.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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 / 1.8 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Potbelly Beach - 4 km / 2.5 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
Esplanade Park Beach - 6.8 km / 4.3 mi
Capitola Beach - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Hooper 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) - 51 km / 31.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi

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

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 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 on request.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Amenities & features

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, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

San Jose International Airport (SJC) approximately 40 miles away.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
We are limited to one parking stall per room. Bus parking must be arranged at time of booking.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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).
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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
  • No pets
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • 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<

Know before you go

  • 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).