Rio Sands Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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February 2025

March 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - king

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

10 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

10 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

10 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

About the neighborhood

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
Cabrillo College - 3 min drive
Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive
Capitola Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬16 min walk
‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Rio Sands Hotel

Motel near Capitola Beach

Rio Sands Hotel provides amenities like a garden and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool with sun loungers
Free self parking
A computer station, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Vending machine

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage

Business services

24-hour business center
Computer station
Meeting room

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels

Entertainment

Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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

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)
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

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 fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Sands Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rio Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rio Sands Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 33.66 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Rio Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 32 (subject to availability).

Where is Rio Sands Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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