10/10 Exceptional
Great place !
Amazing location and great amenities
Mimi
Mimi, 1-night trip
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Aptos motel with outdoor pool
Tucked away by the ocean, Rio Sands Hotel offers a refreshing stay with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Explore the garden, enjoy in-room WiFi, and take advantage of barbecue grills for a home-cooked meal. Previous guests rave about the delicious breakfast and helpful staff.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Laundry facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking
- Free parking
Main amenities (10)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Near the beach
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Vending machine
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Family Suite
Wonderful
Highlights
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Excellent
Highlights
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Kitchen Suite, 2 Rooms, King Bed, Queen and Sofa Bed
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Very good
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom
Wonderful
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
kitchen suite, Queen bed, Queen sofa bed, twin sofa bed
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Junior Room, Accessible
Highlights
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Excellent
Highlights
Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite
Wonderful
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
About this property
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
At Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals Reviews
Excellent
8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The beach is within a short walk from the property, offering easy access and a convenient location. (84 reviews)
- The hot tub was a highlight with its lighted waterfall feature and perfect temperature for a relaxing experience. (19 reviews)
- The pool was very clean and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying its amenities and location. (28 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomBeachLocationBreakfastService staffBedBathroomFamily friendlyChildrenKitchen10/10 Exceptional
Best bang for your buck right off the Aptos beach
Austin
Austin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Close to the beach and restaurants
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Thin walls
Jakoub
Jakoub, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back
Vicki
Vicki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay, staff is friendly and walking distance to beach!
VERONICA
VERONICA, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
It was ok. Nice place but no breakfast
Keo
Keo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic service, quick response time, clean rooms and facilities.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable beds, walking distance to beach
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Old charm
Fireplace breakfast with room
Walk to the beach
Coffee shop/ Pastries
Deli
Candyce
Candyce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
With family at the beach
Beautiful stay at the Beach.
Perfect ‼️
nice breakfast
comfortable beds
Would stay there again.
Friendly and accommodating staff.
Grace Ann
Grace Ann, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice all around and also a very reasonable value. Would definitely stay here in the future.
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amenities and what it offers so close to the beach. Staff helpful, great place to stay if you don’t book a beach house, this is next best.
Dominic
Dominic, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Kendra
Kendra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the beach is a 2 minute walk.
Sherry
Sherry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable bed, very clean. Facilities were wonderful. We definitely stay here again.
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was a very pleasant stay
Edgar
Edgar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great family hotel
We love staying here due to the proximity to the beach. The different room set-ups are great for families. Easy check-in, good breakfast, cute pool…we’ll be back!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location but needs some TLC including improving WI-FI and the abysmal Continental breakfast.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
The staff was great and the place is very clean. However, the bed was like a 50 year old spring mattress that 30 people slept in the middle of for 10 years. AWFUL! Every time i moved the sound woke me up. I spent my last night on the floor cuz my back was a wreck. No hot water in my shower. Until i moved it to COLD. Not even a small area to smoke. In the dark i had to stand on the street corner
Whitney
Whitney, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We stay here a couple times every year! Even though it’s dated and not fancy, the jacuzzi and proximity to beach along with kitchenettes make it a no brainer to take a short family trip! Very family friendly as well!
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved It
We really enjoyed our trip to Aptos at Rio Sands. Our room was a perfect location with a few steps to the pool and hot tub with a nice view of the garden area. Everyone was very helpful and receptive to our needs. It was so nice to be walking distance to the beach. 🏖️
Elissa
Elissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Close to the beach
Marcie
Marcie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful location
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
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