489 reviews
From
$257116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos (California), CA 95003, United States
489 reviews
1/61
From
$257Free parking
Free wifi
Beach
Private entrance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to Rio Sands Hotel, a charming 2-star motel located in the beautiful city of Los Altos, California. Nestled just 31mi away from the city center, this motel offers the perfect getaway for travelers seeking a relaxing beach vacation.
Situated at 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Rio Sands Hotel boasts 489 reviews from satisfied guests who have enjoyed their stay. With prices starting from just $257, this motel provides excellent value for money. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast before starting their day exploring the stunning beaches and attractions in the area.
The motel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including free parking, pet-friendly accommodations, and free Wi-Fi. Relax and soak up the sun on the beach with the complimentary beach umbrellas and chairs, or explore the beautiful garden and picnic area. The motel also provides a fully equipped kitchen, private entrance, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests. With its convenient location and excellent facilities, Rio Sands Hotel is the ideal choice for your next beach vacation in Los Altos, California.
At Rio Sands Hotel, we offer a variety of room types to suit your needs and preferences. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, we have the perfect accommodations for you. Our spacious Family Suite is perfect for a small family, with two twin beds and two sofa beds, accommodating two adults and one child. If you're looking for a comfortable and cozy room, our Standard Queen Room with one queen-size bed is a great choice. It accommodates two adults and one child.
For those seeking a little more luxury, our King Suites are ideal. With two sofa beds and one king-size bed, our King Suite with Sofa Bed is perfect for a group of friends or a large family. It accommodates four adults and three children. If you're traveling with a larger group, our Deluxe King Suite offers even more space and comfort, with one sofa bed, one queen-size bed, and one king-size bed. It accommodates five adults and four children.
No matter which room you choose, you can rest assured that smoking is not allowed in any of our rooms. We strive to provide a smoke-free environment for all our guests.
When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel, you'll experience comfort, convenience, and affordability. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring your stay is enjoyable and memorable. Book your stay with us today and make the most of your beach vacation in Los Altos, California.
Closest airports
Monterey Regional Airport
26.6miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
27.2miSan Francisco International Airport
51.9miOakland International Airport
55.4miFree parking
Free wifi
Beach
Private entrance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Patio
Free toiletries
Balcony
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
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Family Suite, 2 Twin
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Deluxe Suite
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The unit has 3 beds.
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.
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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.
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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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Offering free Wi-Fi, this suite includes a sofa bed, a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Double Room, Kitchenette
Kitchenette
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Suite, Bunk Bed
1 Bunk Bed
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Suite, Kitchenette
Kitchenette
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489 reviewsFrom
$257Categories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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Melyssa
8.2
8.2
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
8.2
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
9.1
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
8.2
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
9.1
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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Adam
8.2
8.2
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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Juliana
9.1
9.1
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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Vanessa
10
10
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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Carpenter
9.1
9.1
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.
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Tanya
9.1
9.1
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.
Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
6.3miRoaring Camp Railroads
9.9miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
23.3miLovers Point Park
23.9miAsilomar State Beach
24.3miMonterey Bay Aquarium
24.3miCannery Row
24.7miThe Tech Interactive
25miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
25.2miCustom House Plaza
25.4miDennis the Menace Park
25.8mi17-Mile Drive
27miPebble Beach
28miSunset Cultural Center
29miCarmel Mission
29.5miAttractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
6.3miRoaring Camp Railroads
9.9miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
23.3miLovers Point Park
23.9miAsilomar State Beach
24.3miMonterey Bay Aquarium
24.3miCannery Row
24.7miThe Tech Interactive
25miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
25.2miCustom House Plaza
25.4miDennis the Menace Park
25.8mi17-Mile Drive
27miPebble Beach
28miSunset Cultural Center
29miCarmel Mission
29.5miAirports
Monterey Regional Airport
26.6miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
27.2miSan Francisco International Airport
51.9miOakland International Airport
55.4miFree parking
Free wifi
Beach
Private entrance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Patio
Free toiletries
Balcony
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Activities
Beach
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Toilet
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Room Amenities
Fan
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
View
Pool view
From
$257Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash
Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa,
American Express
This property does not accept cash.
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 $257. 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.
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