Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Name: Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Address: 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Rio del Mar, California, United States of America, Rio del Mar, California, United States of America
Rating: 8.2

"Immaculate beds"

"Comfortable beds"

"Well located"

"Loved the pool"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Garden
Picnic Area/Tables
Luggage Storage
Vending Machines
Barbecue Grill (s)

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Property description

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.

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Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 1,001 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

7%

Couple

25%

Family

53%

Group

7%

Solo

6%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, guests consistently praise the easy walk to the beach and family friendly vibe, with many finding rooms clean and beds comfortable, though some report dated finishes, thin walls, warm rooms without AC, and uneven service.

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10

DANIEL T

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very accommodating to me during my stay.

10

Heather

Apr 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great find! Stayed with friends! Great location to the beach, cute coffee shop around the corner. Great outdoor courtyard with grills and heated pool and spa. Kid friendly. The only thing missing is a coffee maker in the room and a propane fire pit would be perfect outside. Will defiantly come back.

6

Natalie

Apr 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

very thin walls, noisy neighbors kept us up for a while. loud trucks started up at 2:30 am and again at 5:30 am right outside our room window. while the rooms are very spacious, the overall stay was not very enjoyable due to all the noise.

8

Lisa

Mar 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location is the best, place is clean & outdoor areas well kept. Bathrooms are small but the location & staff are worth dealing with no counter space!

8

Belen

Mar 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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116 Aptos Beach Drive, Rio del Mar, California, United States of America

Location

With a stay at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 11 mi (17.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Rio Del Mar Beach(0.1 miles)

Seacliff State Beach(0.2 miles)

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park(0.9 miles)

Aptos History Museum(1.1 miles)

Cabrillo College(1.8 miles)

Seascape Golf Club(1.8 miles)

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From 16:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00

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USD 100 per accommodation on arrival.

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