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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2.0 star property

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Fountain
Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$139
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Explore the area

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116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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kitchen suite, Queen bed, Queen sofa bed, twin sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

kitchen suite, Queen bed, Queen sofa bed, twin sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Junior Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Aptos motel with outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aptos motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Aptos motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.66
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 32

Special check-in instructions

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
Front desk 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

  • 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 need to know

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).

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rio Sands
Rio Sands Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel Motel
Rio Sands Hotel Aptos
Rio Sands Hotel Motel Aptos

Reviews

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. The outdoor pool and spa area are nice and clean. 3 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia, Redwood City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and the property, including the breakfast room, well-maintained. It was great to have use of the grills, which were clean and powerful. The hotel itself is extremely conveniently located for access to the beach. We had a great time. We were disappointed the pool was out of service during our stay. A very small note: the plant in the entryway next to the lobby would look much better if the leaves were dusted :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kristina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The pool was closed because the filter was broken, so we were able to cancel without charge. The night that we did stay the room was clean. However, the continental breakfast was basic - 2 cereal choices (Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch), toast, waffle or oat meal. Car parking was tight, we got a door ding. It was less than 5 min from the beach, so hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast has really changed. Almost nothing healthy offered. No fruit, yogurt, bagels or hard boiled eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very noisy! Walls and doors were not soundproof so you heard everyone day and night. Location steps from the beach was good but limited places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated and maintained. Great value for the price. Super friendly and helpful staff. A short walk to the beach. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Super close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shaunna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, very accomodating Breakfast was disappointing. Only cold oatmeal (heat not on), no syrup for waffles ( ran out), toaster did not work. Front desk staff very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location but needs some TLC including improving WI-FI and the abysmal Continental breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Great stay

It was a great stay, room was clean and bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows. Free breakfast was ok, could be better with some protein options, like hard boiled eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candyce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old charm Fireplace breakfast with room Walk to the beach Coffee shop/ Pastries Deli
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

With family at the beach

Beautiful stay at the Beach. Perfect ‼️ nice breakfast comfortable beds Would stay there again. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, walking distance to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunhong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for beach visit

The room was clean, beds were comfy. There are great places to eat along the shore within walking distance. Easy access to the beach and running trail. We had the window open and it was car week, so some outside traffic noise in the early morning, but we were grateful they did not hike up the room costs for car week by an outrageous amount! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Richmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all around and also a very reasonable value. Would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No power No shower

We had a quick stay and were in town to visit an ill friend and had a couple appointments We just needed close place that was clean and convenient We lost power to the hotel in the morning and we unable to shower and get ready for our scheduled appointments which was very frustrating When I went down to the office to see when the power was due to come back on they said that it was not due to come on until late afternoon maybe We know that these things happen and are never convenient but the front desk person could of been a bit more proactive with helping us find a solution to accommodating our situation No care and just walked away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025