Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Rio Sands Hotel, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 15 minutes drive to Capitola Beach and 30 minutes drive to Mystery Spot.

Our spacious rooms feature complimentary high-speed WiFi, mini-refrigerator, a private balcony, cable & satellite channels, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a phone, wheelchair-accessibility, a full kitchen, a desk and a kitchenette.

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Property Details

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.

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Front desk (limited hours)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Barbecue grill(s)
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Picnic area
Garden
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Computer station
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
24-hour business center

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime.

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.

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).

Other details

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 / 1.7 mi
Seascape Golf Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Beer Can Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Potbelly Beach - 3.8 km / 2.3 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) - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55.2 km / 34.3 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 55.8 km / 34.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 65.3 km / 40.6 mi
The preferred airport for Rio Sands Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

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).

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
LGBTQ friendly
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO
No elevators

Pets

Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 100.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

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.

Location

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

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