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Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA -(888) 323-5826
Area: Aptos
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HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.1 out of 5 (683 Ratings)
5.4 miles Moe's Alley
v9 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Located off Highway 1, this Aptos hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, serves an expanded daily continental breakfast 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. 24-hour reception is offered at Hotel Rio Sands. 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 hotel. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Free Internet
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Free Breakfast
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Business Center
` Free Parking
` Swimming Pool
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` BBQ facilities
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Beachfront
` On-site parking
` outdoor pool
` vending machine
` Accessible parking
` Family Rooms
` Picnic Area
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Outdoor furniture
` Fence around pool
` Sun loungers or beach chairs
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Contactless check-in/out
` Daily disinfection
` Hot tub/Whirlpool
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Internet access (charges may apply)
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Rio Sands Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.1 out of 5)

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4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Suzanne Mon, 28 July 2025

Great location, lovely motel.

Liked: Lovely location for a quiet stay away from the busyness of Santa Cruz wharf! Short walk to lovely cafe /restaurant with great food, and a convenience store.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Brenda Thu, 24 July 2025

This is my go to...

Liked: The convenience of being close to the beach and family.
Disliked: N/A

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Rebecca Sun, 20 July 2025

Too expensive for little service

Liked: The location is lovely
Disliked: Breakfast was weak

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Dawn Fri, 18 July 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Ginneil Wed, 16 July 2025

Good

Liked: Basically good
Disliked: Breakfast has gotten very skippy , no pastries , no eggs , only banana for fruit . Which they had in the past .

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Lonny Tue, 15 July 2025

Disappointing

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Linda Sun, 13 July 2025

Very good

Disliked: You need more pool towels!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Keri Sat, 12 July 2025

Very good

Liked: The proximity to the ocean
Disliked: The breakfast and bathroom size

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Tiffany Fri, 11 July 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Alex Sun, 6 July 2025

Better than average with hot...

Liked: Nice Hot tub was working this time but closes at 9:00 p.m. too bad. Room was nice 2nd floor but had balcony.Breakfast is all carbs And only open 7:30 to 9:30, but ok & has u do waffles.
Disliked: See aboveParking is very crowded.

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