When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Front desk (limited hours)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Barbecue grill(s)
Picnic area
Garden
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Computer station
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
24-hour business center

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 1:00 AM.

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 1 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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).

Other details

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Rio Del Mar Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Seacliff State Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Aptos History Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cabrillo College - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Potbelly Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Capitola Mercantile - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Capitola Historical Museum - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Wharf - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Capitola Beach - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Esplanade Park Beach - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 km / 34.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 55.8 km / 34.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi
The preferred airport for Rio Sands Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

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.

Location

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California 95003, United States

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