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About this property

Located off Highway 1, this Aptos hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, serves an expanded daily continental breakfast and has spacious rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 10 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are included all of the comfortably furnished wood accented rooms and suites at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals. Select suites include kitchens complete with an oven, stove and a dining area. 24-hour reception is offered at Hotel Rio Sands. Guests can enjoy the picnic patio area with BBQ facilities. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are located on site. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are within 5 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
Bedroom
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Queen Room - Disability Access
1 queen bed
Quadruple Room - Disability Access
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States United States
    The location is ideal. Inly a short walk from the beach!!
  • Rovetti
    United States United States
    Staff nice wish your breakfast had protein and fruit instead of just carbs the bunk was uncomfortable
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    The convenience of being close to the beach and family.
  • Alex
    United States United States
    Nice Hot tub was working this time but closes at 9:00 p.m. too bad. Room was nice 2nd floor but had balcony. Breakfast is all carbs And only open 7:30 to 9:30, but ok & has u do waffles.
  • Hindman
    United States United States
    We enjoyed the hot tub and the little outdoor seating area with the jar fountain.
  • Ronda
    United States United States
    It’s close to the beach, the grounds are nice and love the pool and hot tub
  • Jane
    Romania Romania
    I’ve been here several times. Everything you need, friendly and helpful staff, clean bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. I feel comfortable here every time!
  • Silveira
    United States United States
    Location .nice pool great view from my room 149 really comfy bed 😃
  • Francis
    United States United States
    Location location , remodeled rooms ,pool breakfest , Beach Close by.. all in one place
  • Wind
    United States United States
    Location right by the beach. Lovely pool area and the grounds are pleasant

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House rules

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: For a USD 50.00 charge, the hotel will stock kitchenettes with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. Please request a dish kit when reserving your room.

Please note that due to remodeling the lobby and check-in desk will be closed from 10/24/2022-12/8/2022.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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