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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
10 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
10 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Apartment
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
10 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Family Suite
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel in Aptos with 24-hour business center and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mystery Spot.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rio Sands Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Aptos motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at 1 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Guests should contact this hotel in advance to request a dishware/utensils kit (surcharge applies).

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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).

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