Rio Sands Vacation Rentals | Hotel in Aptos

7.8 (437 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Rio del Mar Hotel | Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Hotel in Rio del Mar, Aptos

Located off Highway 1, this Aptos property offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, and has spacious rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 10 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are included all of the comfortably furnished wood accented rooms and suites at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals. Select suites include kitchens complete with an oven, stove and a dining area. Guests can enjoy the picnic patio area with BBQ facilities. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are located on site. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are within 5 minutes’ walk away from this property. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is located in Aptos.

This 26 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Pool, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 437 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . Coming to Aptos and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (snacks)
Internet
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note: for a usd 50.00 charge, the hotel will stock kitchenettes with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. please request a dish kit when reserving your room, please note that due to remodeling the lobby and check-in desk will be closed from 10/24/2022-12/8/2022.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.97
Location:
9.31
Staff:
8.4
Facilities:
8.19
Comfort:
8.5
Cleanliness:
8.5
Diane
Jan 15, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Short walking distance to beach, room and beds very comfortable. Staff very friendly, love staying here and will return.
Summary: Wonderful and relaxing family time.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Private bathroom

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Patio, Balcony

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

General

Carpeted, Heating, Private entrance

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 33 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating, Private entrance

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
Family Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 37 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Oven, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stovetop

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio

General

Carpeted, Heating, Private entrance

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
King Suite with Sofa Bed
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 37 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Private bathroom

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Oven, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stovetop

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

General

Carpeted, Heating, Private entrance

View

Pool view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Queen Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe King Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Quadruple Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Quad
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
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