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Rio Sands Hotel

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

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Fountain
Exterior
Junior Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is 3.051.144 ₫
3.524.071 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cabrillo College - 3 min drive
  • New Brighton State Beach - 10 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

Motel by the ocean
Rio Sands Hotel provides amenities, such as a garden and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, a computer station and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a banquet hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

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 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 does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Sands Hotel?

As of 28 Sep 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Sands Hotel on 30 Sep 2024 start from 3.051.144 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Rio Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bryant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rio Sands is a nice quiet retreat at a nice quiet beach. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay when in town. Comfortable, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
I was told my wheelchair would be able to get through the doors. I was told it was Ada the toilet was too low. We were disappointed in the breakfast, it was very limited options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Boglarka

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

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
greAt knowledgeable stff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Best beds and pillows ever. And very clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a couple of nights in Room 150. Corner room, very clean, only bad thing everytime you move, the bed makes too much noise. Breakfast was good and a couple of minutes walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We come every year and never had any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was obviously well cared for. All employees seemed very dedicated to this hotel. Desk employee extremely kind. Breakfast dining room very pleasant, large, and with a fireplace. Good food choices too. Our room was really like an apartment, and had a patio with access to lounge furniture. Just what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great for the price compare to the area. Close to the beach. And staff was great, front desk and lady on the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was safe. More comfortable than staying in S
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located by beach, walkable, coffe shop, restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and facilities! We loved that they had family suites so that we could all be close together, but not right on top of each other. Room is a bit small for a suite, e.g. there's a kitchen, but you have to eat outside on the patio/balcony, and furnishings are older. Overall great value for the price. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawnyelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel stay in my memory. Kids screaming all over, loud guests, paper thin walls so you can hear every toilet flush in the building. Then was woke up at 7:30am by construction workers shoveling just below my window. The bed had a 70s box spring that sounded like a dying animal every time I moved. The place is very ugly on top of all that, with small crowded rooms. Just loud and ugly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

annalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked a family with bunk beds, but they gave me a single king instead, expecting 2 adults, 2 kids to fit with a price of a family suite. The lady at the desk insisted that we booked a king, she didn’t even seem to understand the configuration of her own hotel rooms. When I asked to cancel, she said, she’ll charge us a days stay with cancellation fee. I refused, told her she can’t charge us, and I ended up booking a junior suite through Expedia. The property is older motel that was renovated quite nicely. The bed and pillows are very comfortable. Smaller bathroom, with good water pressure. There is no elevator, no airconditioner, only a heater. The room was warm at an august night. We had to open the windows which gave us a cool breeze. The property is a less than a block away from a quiet beach. It is surrounded by private homes and feels very homey and safe. I thought the pool was heated but it is not on our stay, very very cold water. Breakfast was waffle, bread, cereal, coffee, juice, and hard boiled eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd year coming to Rio Sands. We absolutely love it. I hesitate to share how incredible it is bc I don’t want it to get busier- but they deserve it. It’s our beach home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024