Rio Sands Hotel
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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116 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, United States
About the Business

Located at 116 Aptos Beach Drive in Aptos, California, the Rio Sands Hotel is a top-ranked lodging option near Rio Del Mar and Seacliff State Beaches. Offering the best accommodations for a budget-friendly stay in Aptos, this hotel boasts comfortable rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. Some suites even come with full kitchens. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the banquet room, take a dip in the outdoor pool, and relax by the sparkling pool with their family.
The hotel's prime location off Highway 1 makes it an ideal base for exploring popular attractions in Santa Cruz and beyond. Just a short walk from Rio Del Mar and Seacliff State Beaches, guests can soak up the sun and ocean breeze while whale watching or dolphin spotting. The University of California Santa Cruz is also nearby, along with the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroad, and Downtown Santa Cruz.
With a variety of room types to choose from, Rio Sands Hotel caters to all types of travelers. The well-equipped guest rooms are beautifully decorated and offer a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the California coast. Guests rave about the attentive staff, convenient location, and overall value for money that this hotel provides.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway or a convenient base for exploring Santa Cruz, Rio Sands Hotel offers a memorable stay in Aptos. Book a room today and experience the best that this charming California town has to offer.
Reviews
"What a wonderful stay our family had here! The location is perfect. Its a block from the beach. Our room was awesome. All of the staff here were great. Brooke really stood out. She was so kind and went out of her way multiple times to meet our needs with our room. Its wonderful to feel like we had a home away from home here. I've been coming here since I was a teen and this was the best trip yet! Book here!"
"This was the single worst hotel I've ever stayed. Wouldn't stay 15 min here just to use a bathroom. The employees don't care about the guests. The noise is miserable, and the place is disgusting. Blood stains on the towels dirt on the floors, no tables, just a bed and some walls. Would give it 0 if I could."
"I got food poisoning from eating their breakfast. My stomach was not right for another week following being sick for a day. I was constantly throwing up, not able to keep anything down for about 8 hours. I would not recommend the breakfast or food here as it can get you sick, but the room was very nice and relaxing. Just don't eat the breakfast!"
"Great service, beautiful location and rooms and the amenities are fantastic. One room needed more outlets but another was fine. The hot tub/pool and continental breakfast were a wonderful addition to our stay. Would definitely stay again."
"This place is nice for what it is, a motel near the beach. Nothing luxurious, but the rooms are clean and well taken care of. All the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was actually pretty good too. Very good value for what you get."
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