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Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

Aptos California
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Rio Sands Hotel, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 15 minutes drive to Capitola Beach and 30 minutes drive to 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)
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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.

  • 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
  • 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
New Brighton State Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Potbelly 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
Esplanade Park Beach - 6.8 km / 4.3 mi
Capitola Beach - 7 km / 4.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55.2 km / 34.3 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. 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)
  • 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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Free self parking
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1