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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Aptos California
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers a relaxing base for your stay, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This motel is 15 minutes drive to Capitola Beach and 30 minutes drive to Santa Cruz Wharf.

Our spacious rooms feature a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, cable & satellite channels, a flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator and a private balcony.

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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
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime.

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 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, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. 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
Monterey Bay - 0.2 km / 0.2 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 / 1.8 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Potbelly Beach - 4 km / 2.5 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
Esplanade Park Beach - 6.8 km / 4.3 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) - 51 km / 31.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi
The preferred airport for Rio Sands Vacation Rentals 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).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • By ocean
  • Beach nearby
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 32 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 57 per stay
  • 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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