Hotel Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, Aptos, United States

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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals - Aptos

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Overview

Located about a 10-minute ride from Esplanade Park in Aptos, the 2-star Rio Sands Hotel offers a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool. A car park is available on site at this charming hotel.

Location

The accommodation is about 60 km from Monterey Peninsula airport and around 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery. The hotel is within 10 minutes' drive of Sumner Beach and 57 km from Palo Alto. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Rio Del Mar Beach, which is a 16-minute walk away. Also, guests can enjoy its prime location, not so far from SS Palo Alto.

The nearest bus stop is Aptos Beach Drive & Marina Avenue just a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms

The rooms at the Rio Sands include individual climate control, an iron with ironing board, and central heating. Some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, furnished with a sofa and a writing desk. They come equipped with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering along with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Offering amenities such as hairdryers, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub and a shower. Some comfortable rooms have views of the street.

Eat & Drink

Flats Bistro, located merely 300 metres from this Aptos hotel, serves Delhi cuisine to satisfy every taste.

Leisure & Business

The Rio Sands Aptos provides various recreational opportunities and a garden for guests.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

High-speed internet access is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Year renovated:2011

Number of rooms:12

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Rooms and availability

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating
Balcony

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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet

Internet access

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Laundry

Services

Laundry

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Jacuzzi

Room features

Heating
Patio
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

💵 Lowest room price	169 C$
📏 Distance to centre	1.0 km
🗺️ Location rating	9.6
✈️ Distance to airport	56.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Monterey Peninsula, MRY

Location

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

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

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Landmark

Seacliff State Beach

670 m

Landmark

SS Palo Alto

670 m

Beach

Rio Del Mar State Beach

670 m

Museum

Aptos History Museum

1.2 km

Landmark

Aptos Village County Park

1.8 km

Winery

Cantine Winepub

820 m

Landmark

Rio Del Mar Beach

820 m

Landmark

Epicenter Cycling

920 m

Mall

Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center

1.8 km

Landmark

Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

2.6 km

Landmark

S.S. Palo Alto Concrete Ship

2.1 km

Landmark

Aptos Theatre

820 m

Landmark

Cultural Council of Santa Cruz

860 m

Landmark

Mediterranean Bar

870 m

Landmark

Aptos Village

880 m

Church

Calvary Chapel Aptos

930 m

Landmark

Things To Do In Santa Cruz

1.0 km

Beach

Potbelly Beach

2.4 km

Store

Deluxe Foods of Aptos

1.9 km

Landmark

Saint John the Baptist Episcopal Church

1.2 km

Landmark

Aptos Museum

1.2 km

Church

First Baptist Church of Aptos

1.3 km

Landmark

The Lookout

1.4 km

Beach

Sumner Beach

2.7 km

Landmark

Polo Grounds Park

2.3 km

Beach

Hidden Beach Park

2.1 km

Golf Course

Seascape Golf Club

1.8 km

Golf Course

Seascape Golf Course

1.8 km

Bay

Soquel Cove

2.4 km

Seabreeze Tavern

320 m

Restaurant

Pixie Deli

230 m

Restaurant

Flats Bistro

280 m

Restaurant

Erik's DeliCafe Aptos

1.2 km

Restaurant

Norma Jean's Coffee & Tea

1.2 km

Restaurant

Marianne's Ice Cream

1.2 km

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Reviews of Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

7.7 /10

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406 reviews

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Robert

United States

Wrote a review on 03 Jan

Very good

7.0

The hotel was in a magnificent location right by a residential area as well as nice beach. It also was near an airport.

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Date of stay: July 2023
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Wrote a review on 02 Jan

Very good

7.8

the clossness to the beach--friendly people that run the motel--very good brunch for the morning--

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missingRio Sands Vacation Rentals - Aptos

Wrote a review on 24 Dec

Perfect

9.0

The staff was very nice and very close to beach.

Parking was limited.

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missingRio Sands Vacation Rentals - Aptos

Wrote a review on 23 Dec

Perfect

9.6

A convenient location for beach and friends. Foggy in summer, but a great beach none the less.

Poor "continental" breakfast, served on paper plates with plastic cutlery - a facet which completely undermined any other attempts to make the place seem classy.

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missingRio Sands Vacation Rentals - Aptos

Wrote a review on 18 Dec

Perfect

9.4

Staff was very friendly and helpful . The hotel was walking distance to the beach . Good property for families traveling with kids.

The area is a little remote , not many stores or restaurants close by.

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missingRio Sands Vacation Rentals - Aptos

Wrote a review on 07 Dec

Needs improvement

5.0

It was close to where my son and his family were camping

The room was too expensive for what it was. Our room smelled old and musky, kept slider open to help with odor. We were told it was updated - not! The only update to me was the registration area. Will probably not stay there again

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Doug

United States

Wrote a review on 18 Nov

Great

8.0

thank you for a nice stay. the hotel is clean and the room is spotless and updated. the breakfast is complimentary, includes lots of meals. the staff are very courteous and amazingly nice, managed the parking on site.

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Date of stay: January 2023
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Randall

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 19 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

10

clean room

kitchenette

outdoor patio

The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beautiful beach. Our room was very comfy and tidy, with a kitchenette with all the essentials and a cozy living area. The outdoor patio was a lovely bonus for enjoying the fresh ocean air.

No complaints!

0 Helpful

Date of stay: August 20241 nightCoupleStandard King Room
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Tony

United States

left 18 reviews

Wrote a review on 15 Sept

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

heated pool

kitchenette room

We enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub after a day at the beach. The kitchenette in our room made mealtimes easy!

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Date of stay: August 20242 nightsGroup of friendsJunior Suite
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Christopher

United States

left 20 reviews

Wrote a review on 04 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

9.0

outdoor patio

beach décor

clean common areas

limited seating

The easy access to the lovely outdoor patio was good, and the bright beach décor brought a cheerful charm to our stay. The clean and inviting common areas really made it easier to socialize and relax.

More seating options in common areas would help.

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Date of stay: August 20243 nightsCoupleStandard King Room
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William

United States

left 9 reviews

Wrote a review on 30 Aug

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

10

variety breakfast

comfortable pool

great bed

noisy children

I had such a great time during my recent stay! The breakfast spread was fantastic, especially the variety of fresh fruits and the waffle station. The pool area was well-maintained and a lovely spot to relax after a beach day. Plus, the Tempurpedic bed? So comfortable! I'd definitely return!

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Date of stay: July 20242 nightsCoupleDeluxe Suite
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Johnny

United States

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 25 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

8.0

beach access

great breakfast

friendly staff

limited parking

Had a blast with friends! Loved the beach access and enjoyed walking to nearby shops and the museum. The pool and hot tub were perfect. The breakfast had great options but be prepared for a wait if you arrive early.

We faced a bit of a challenge with parking. There was only one spot per room , made things tricky at times.

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Date of stay: August 20243 nightsGroup of friendsKing Suite
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J.

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 25 Aug

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms6.0

Service6.0

Dining6.0

6.0

clean room

convenient location

beach access

Totally recommend for a mini-break over the weekend

Clean room, convenient location, where we enjoyed easy beach access and the option for a picnic area with tables to relax after exploring the area.

All good.

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Date of stay: July 20243 nightsCoupleStandard Queen Room
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Fred

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 03 Aug

Needs improvement

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location6.0

Rooms5.0

Service5.0

Dining7.0

5.0

spacious room

plenty of pillows

inconvenient ice machine

inadequate housekeeping

The spacious room included a balcony, a large refrigerator, and an abundance of fluffy pillows. The outdoor hot tub was a nice touch, and the breakfast of waffles and coffee was enjoyable. It would benefit from better overall housekeeping, as requests for cleaning were not adequately met.

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Date of stay: July 20241 nightGroup of friendsStandard Two Queen Room
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Jon

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 04 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

9.0

heated pool

bbq area

Perfect for families with kids

Stayed in a King Suite. The kids loved the heated pool and the BBQ area where we grilled some burgers while watching them splash around.

A bit pricey but worth it for the memories.

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightFamily with childrenKing Suite

FAQ about Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

How far is the city centre from the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel?

Aptos city centre is reachable within a 15-minute walk from the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel.

Which airport is the closest to Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel?

The closest airport to Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel is Monterey Peninsula airport (60 km) and it is reachable with a 45-minute drive.

Does the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel have a car parking on site?

Yes, the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel offers a car park on site.

What are our dining options during the stay at the Aptos hotel?

Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in a highly rated bar Cafe Rio Aptos, offering a midrange price point.

What time is check-in and check-out at the Aptos hotel?

Guests of the Aptos hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.

How much does it cost to stay at the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel?

The price for a room in the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals hotel starts at $121.

What payment methods are available in the Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

At the Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, guests can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as well as other payment methods.

What are the room types offered by the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Standard Queen Room, King Suite, and Standard King Room are among the room types available at the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?

Most rooms of the hotel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony as well as wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Is there a swimming pool in the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals?

Yes, the charming Rio Sands Vacation Rentals features a swimming pool.