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489 reviews

Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos (California), CA 95003, United States

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Free parking

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Rio Sands Hotel

Welcome to the delightful Rio Sands Hotel, where a picturesque retreat awaits you just a short hop away from the shores of California's stunning coastline! Nestled at 116 Aptos Beach Drive, this charming 2-star motel promises an unforgettable stay filled with sun-kissed adventures and relaxing moments. With prices starting from just $195, you can enjoy all the comfort and convenience that comes with a vacation by the beach without breaking the bank.

Imagine waking up each morning to the aroma of complimentary breakfast wafting through the air. After you fuel up for the day, dive into an array of fantastic amenities, including free Wi-Fi to keep you connected, lush gardens to stroll through, and a picnic area perfect for a seaside snack. Want to spend the day at the beach? Enjoy complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, where you can soak up the sun in style. With 489 glowing reviews, travelers cannot stop raving about the friendly atmosphere and the beachy vibes that make this spot a favorite!

As if that wasn't enough, the Rio Sands Hotel offers you free parking on-site, a welcoming private entrance, and non-smoking rooms for your comfort. Whether you're looking to gather with friends and family in meeting facilities or simply unwind on your own balcony, there's something for everyone here. Hotel guests can easily soak in the scenic atmosphere and create lasting memories in this coastal haven. Come for the beach, stay for the hospitality!

At the Rio Sands Hotel, we believe that every moment of your stay should be filled with excitement and relaxation! While you're soaking up the sun on the beach, don’t forget to pack your complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. Whether you’re building sandcastles, splashing in the waves, or simply enjoying a good book by the shoreline, this peaceful beachside retreat provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable vacation. After a fun day in the sun, take a leisurely stroll through our beautiful gardens and relax in the picnic area—ideal for snacking on takeaway or just savoring the tranquil surroundings.

For adventure enthusiasts, the scenic coastline offers a plethora of activities just moments away. Dive into some water sports, discover local trails, or explore quaint beachside shops filled with unique treasures. Once your day winds down, return to the Rio Sands Hotel to unwind in one of our spacious accommodations. From cozy Deluxe Suites to lively Family Suites with bunk beds for the kids, we cater to every traveler's needs. Gather your friends and family for an evening of laughter and stories as you snuggle up in our comfortably designed spaces that bring everyone together.

As the perfect grand finale to your trip, spend your evenings at our inviting picnic area, where you can relish delicious meals under the stars. With on-site free parking, you can easily come and go as you please. Don’t miss out on the warm hospitality and charming vibes that the Rio Sands Hotel has to offer. Come for the sun, stay for the fun, and leave with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!

Closest airports

Monterey Regional Airport

26.6mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

27.2mi

San Francisco International Airport

51.9mi

Oakland International Airport

55.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Family Suite in Rio Sands Hotel

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Family Suite

2 Twin Beds

2 Sofa Beds

400 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Microwave

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Our Family Suite is a spacious and comfortable suite, spanning 398 sqft, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a cozy seating area, enjoy your stay with all the necessary amenities at your fingertips.

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Family Suite, Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This 2 room suite offers a kitchen with a gas stove and a separate bedroom with twin bunk beds. It has a double sofa bed and 2 cable TVs and free WiFi. - Please note: Kitchens are not stocked with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. Kitchens may be stocked with these items for a $50.00 charge. Please request a dish kit when reserving your room.

King Suite with Sofa Bed in Rio Sands Hotel

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Suite, Sofa Bed

2 Sofa Beds

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Private entrance

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Offering free WiFi, this suite includes a kitchen with a dining area and a cable TV. - Please note: Kitchens are not stocked with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. Kitchens may be stocked with these items for a $50.00 charge. Please request a dish kit when reserving your room.

Standard King Room in Rio Sands Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Private entrance

Microwave

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this room includes a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and a balcony.

Junior Suite in Rio Sands Hotel

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Junior Suite

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Microwave

Refrigerator

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x3

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this suite includes a sofa bed, a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Deluxe Queen Suite in Rio Sands Hotel

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Deluxe Suite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Indulge in the comfort of our Deluxe Queen Suite, perfect for 3 adults and 2 children. Unwind in the spacious suite, complete with a queen-size bed and a cozy sofa bed. Smoking is not allowed, ensuring a fresh environment for all guests.

Standard Queen Room in Rio Sands Hotel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Standard Queen Room, perfect for couples or small families, with a spacious queen size bed and accommodations for 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in this cozy room.

Accessible Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Our Queen Room with Disability Access is the perfect choice for a comfortable and accessible stay for 2 adults and 1 child. With a spacious Queen size bed and no smoking allowed, this room provides a relaxing and inclusive environment for all guests.

Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

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Our Quadruple Room with Disability Access is perfect for groups or families of up to 6 adults and 4 children. With 1 sofa bed and 2 queen size beds, everyone can relax comfortably. Smoking is not allowed in this room.

Deluxe Suite in Rio Sands Hotel

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Deluxe Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

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The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Two Queen Room in Rio Sands Hotel

Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

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Our spacious Standard Two Queen Room is perfect for families, comfortably accommodating 4 adults and 3 children. With two cozy Queen size beds and a non-smoking environment, it's a relaxing retreat for everyone to unwind after a busy day exploring.

Deluxe King Suite in Rio Sands Hotel

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Deluxe Suite, King

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 King Size Bed

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The unit offers 3 beds.

Guest reviews

7.9

489 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Melyssa

8.2

June 2022

We really enjoyed the bottom level rooms being able to walk right out into the lounge and pool area. The proximity to the beach and short walk to dining was great for our family. We really enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. Beds were very comfy even the pull out. Kitchen was small but perfect for a few days and we really appreciated the full size fridge. Continental breakfast was good although they seemed to have less and less food as the days went on. Day 1 was amazing, day 4 was basically boiled eggs and cereal.

Hotel check in staff seemed irritated and short when checking in. We would have liked air conditioning as we didnt want to leave the sliding door open all night.

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Tiffany

8.2

May 2023

Early opening of pool and hottub to be able to use before chkout. Great breakfast options. Suggest to add hot chocolate packs and chocolate milk. Very comfortable bed. Wonderful King Suite spacious and clean overlooking pools.

Receptionist kept calling me asking me when I was going to chk in. When I said in a few hours and that I was traveling to get there...they called again. Felt rushed to get there to chk in so. Then she was rude when we arrived. (Sat night 10 to 11pm). Chk in took about 20 to 25 minutes! Way too long. Way to tedious. Way too rude.

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Jessica

9.1

May 2023

This is my fav hotel in Aptos. It's super close to the beach, the breakfast is yummy! Everything is clean, and the pool is perfect temp all year!

my only dislike was I was expecting a stove and kitchen like I have previously, but I didn't have it for this one. I booked one of the most expensive ones so maybe I just assumed. I couldn't find the Quadruple room on the site after to see what it has, so it could be my fault. I just was travelling with my baby and I thought id have a sink to wash his bottles in other than the bathroom

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Timothy

8.2

September 2022

Enjoyed the balcony with a view down the street to the beach. Comfortable bed. Reasonably quiet room. We very much enjoyed a day by the pool. Easy walk to the beach.

No air conditioning so we wouldn't contemplate a stay in mid-summer. We coped okay with the ceiling fan and left the window open. Room had an oven but our attempt to warm up a pizza set off the smoke alarm because the oven had not been cleaned properly. As the smoke alarm was ten feet up in the sloped ceiling we couldn't do anything about it except put our fingers in our ears. This noise had to have offended nearby room occupants but we could do nothing about it.

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Rebel

9.1

July 2023

The location is awesome! We were traveling with a 3 yr old, a 2 yr old, and a five month old. It was so close to the beach we could just pack them up in a wagon and pull them there! The swimming pool it great too! So, is the breakfast!

They only allow one parking space per room rented, but some of the rooms fit large families, so they may need to come in 2 cars (or from different places, like we did). I think it should be case by case.

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Juliana

9.1

September 2023

The hotel exceeded expectations and location was ideal. Breakfast was good and the dining room was exceptionally cozy. Loved the fireplace lounge. It gave that extra ambience. Well done

The pillows were much too thick and difficult to sleep comfortably. Additionally, the TV didn't work! The cable wasn't working. This was troublesome as we had looked forward to watching television.

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Adam

8.2

June 2022

Great location close to the beach. Kind and committed staff and service. Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Great pool, hot tub and common area.

There was no central “dining” space in our room where we could all 3 sit and be together. The shower soap, shampoo, conditioner dispenser makes the bathroom feel like a locker room. Few healthy options in the continental breakfast. TOO MANY COVID WARNING signs and “restrictions” posted in the pool area. Such a relaxing space cluttered with imposed rules, contact issues and what should be common sense for any pool. Maybe there could be a simple paper hand-out available at the entry to the pool? It was difficult to find any pertinent water safety signs posted, rescue instructions, but the “social distance” guidelines are very ‘in your face.’

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Vanessa

10

August 2023

Loved that the beach was just a two minute walk! Location was perfect plenty of parking and it was nice and quiet here. I loved breakfast, has a good verity food like boiled eggs, waffle stations and oatmeal. Also loved the pool area and the picnic area was pretty relaxing as well.

The coffee could be better but maybe just bring your own to make.

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Tanya

9.1

June 2023

Clean, safe motel a block from arguably the nicest beach in the area, at a very good value compared to other local options. Nothing fancy, but great for a getaway with kids and much nicer location than the hotels at the boardwalk. Good to have a suite with kitchen at a reasonable price.

The pool’s shallowest part is 3”6’ so it didn’t work for my young children.

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Carpenter

9.1

June 2022

Room wa great. Bigger than I expected. I loved that it had twk separate rooms which both had tvs. Staff was friendly. Hotel was quiet. Not like other hotels where you have noisy neighbors. The walk to the beach was literally 2 minutes and if you need anything there is a little market right on the corner by the beach. We even bought an umbrella and sandals from there! All the restaurants we went to were a 5 minute drive. Super covenient. The full size fridge was a plus as well.

I can't complain about anything.

Points of Interest Around Rio Sands Hotel

Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

6.3mi

Roaring Camp Railroads

9.9mi

Point Pinos Lighthouse

23.3mi

Lovers Point Park

23.9mi

Asilomar State Beach

24.3mi

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.3mi

Cannery Row

24.7mi

The Tech Interactive

25mi

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf

25.2mi

Custom House Plaza

25.4mi

Dennis the Menace Park

25.8mi

17-Mile Drive

27mi

Pebble Beach

28mi

Sunset Cultural Center

29mi

Carmel Mission

29.5mi

Amenities of Rio Sands Hotel

Free parking

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Rio Sands Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Rio Sands Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Rio Sands Hotel?

The established timings at Rio Sands Hotel are: Check-in after 04:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at Rio Sands Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Rio Sands Hotel. It is free and located on site for guests to use. The parking is public parking, and no reservation is required.

What are the rates at Rio Sands Hotel?

Rio Sands Hotel has rates that begin from $195. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

What are the room types available at Rio Sands Hotel?

The Rio Sands Hotel offers a variety of room types including standard queen rooms, king suites with sofa beds, deluxe queen suites, king suites, deluxe king suites, quadruple rooms with disability access, deluxe suites, standard two queen rooms, standard king rooms, and junior suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, ranging from 2 adults and 1 child to 6 adults and 4 children. The bed sizes vary, with options including twin beds, queen beds, king beds, and sofa beds. The room sizes range from 280 sqft to 398 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Rio Sands Hotel?

Guests at Rio Sands Hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a beautiful beach where guests can relax and soak up the sun. They can also make use of the beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers provided by the hotel.

For guests who prefer a more active experience, Rio Sands Hotel offers BBQ facilities. Guests can enjoy a delicious outdoor meal while taking in the stunning beach views. Additionally, the hotel provides board games and puzzles for guests who prefer indoor entertainment.

With these amenities, guests can make the most of their time at Rio Sands Hotel and create memorable moments. Whether they choose to unwind on the beach, have a fun barbecue with loved ones, or enjoy some indoor games, there are plenty of options for guests to enjoy their leisure time at the hotel.

Does Rio Sands Hotel accept credit cards?

No, Rio Sands Hotel does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept credit cards including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.