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Rio Sands Hotel

8.4/10 from 926 reviews
Amenities

  • Free WiFi

  • Free self parking

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Where you'll be
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Check in

Oct 24th 2025

Check out

Oct 25th 2025

Travelers

1 guest
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    • 108 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 King Bed

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    Not available

  • Junior Suite

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 6

    • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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    Not available

  • Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 4

    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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    Not available

  • Family Suite

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 6

    • 1 King Bed or 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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    Not available

  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

    • 108 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 Queen Bed

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    Not available

  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

    • 108 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 4

    • 2 Queen Beds

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    Not available

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

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 6

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

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    Not available

  • Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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    Not available

  • Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 5

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

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    Not available

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

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 6

    • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

    More details

    Not available

  • Junior Room, Accessible

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 6

    • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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    Not available

About this property
Rio Sands Hotel

When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.

Languages

English, Spanish

Policies
Check-in

Check-in between 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Other instructions
  • 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).
Property payment types

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Cash not accepted, Debit cards not accepted

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)
  • 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.

You need to know
  • 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).
Other information
General
  • Beach nearby
  • No elevators
  • By ocean
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Professional property host/manager
Pets
  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions