Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property Near Rio Del Mar Beach
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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
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Verified Reviews of Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

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"Great reunion with the family."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a family reunion here. The staff and everyone was so nice and welcoming, thank you.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 14 to Tue Aug 19 2025 at a $231.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 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 on request.

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 / 1.8 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
Capitola Beach - 7 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).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • By ocean
  • Beach nearby
  • No elevators
  • 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

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Jose International Airport (SJC) approximately 40 miles away.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

No breakfast, complimentary coffee service in the lobby.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No pets

Parking Info

We are limited to one parking stall per room. Bus parking must be arranged at time of booking.

Internet / WiFI

Our free wireless internet is available throughout our property for all guests.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

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.

  • 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).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO

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