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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California, 95003, Aptos, US

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals - main view

About the Property

Outdoor Pool and Garden View
Spend leisure time by the outdoor pool or relax in the serene garden.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center, and luggage storage.

Comfortable Guestrooms
Relax in one of the 50 guestrooms with modern amenities and cozy furnishings.

Immerse yourself in the coastal beauty near Rio Sands Hotel. Book now to experience the perfect getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour business center
Free self parking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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).

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Junior Suite - Photo 1
Junior Suite - Photo 2
Junior Suite - Photo 3
Junior Suite - Photo 4
Junior Suite - Photo 5
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Junior Suite

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedFeatures a private balconyLayout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Memory foam bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Phone, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Heating and ceiling fanNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorDesk

Junior Suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$508.34

$406.67

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 4
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed108-sq-foot room with a furnished balcony/patio Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - HeatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

10 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerHair dryerRefrigeratorMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeating

Standard King Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$292.89

$234.31

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent206 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service9.4
Location9.5
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage7.0
Overall Experience8.4

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brittany
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 5, 2025

"Good"

2.0

We’ve been loyal guests of Rio Sands for nearly 10 years and have always loved this little hotel. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing. Upon arrival, we were told the pool was out of service. After a 5-hour drive on Labor Day weekend, it would have been nice to receive a call or email letting us know in advance. When I asked for a discount, I was offered 10% off, which I appreciated—however, when they ran my card the total was $458, while my Expedia confirmation (including taxes and fees) was $363. This was surprising, as we have never been charged more than our booking total before. Another change is the continental breakfast. In the past, it included eggs, bacon, and sausage; now those items are gone, which was disappointing given how much we’ve enjoyed that in previous stays. I truly hope management reconsiders better communication about amenities and billing transparency. We have loved this hotel for many years, but this visit fell short of expectations.

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Great location, nice clean rooms, safe area "

10.0

Love the location , beach is one street over, king room with living room and full kitchen, room was clean and nice , safe area. Walking distance from a coffee light breakfast spot, a convenient store, a deli serving hot and cold food, and a sit down restaurant, tried the coffee shop and deli both good. The pool was down for service but hotel called to let me know the night before . I was disappointed to find out breakfast was not being offered but coffee was available in the lobby. I would definitely recommend this hotel .

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Claire
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Love this sweet little hotel, that is so close to the beach. The pool is nice, and the rooms are clean and comfy. The only thing I would appreciate would be a protein option with their complimentary breakfast. But we loved staying there none-the-less.

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Julie
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Wish it had AC option or ceiling fan

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Emmanuel
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Rooms were nice and clean. The outdoor pool and spa area are nice and clean. 3 min walk to the beach.

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Mark
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Good"

6.0

The pool was closed on Labor Day weekend and the breakfast didn’t really have any choices! There were waffle machines but no waffle batter to make waffles and there wasn’t anything else to really eat!

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Joseph
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Fantastic service, quick response time, clean rooms and facilities.

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Lydia
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The staff was super helpful and the property, including the breakfast room, well-maintained. It was great to have use of the grills, which were clean and powerful. The hotel itself is extremely conveniently located for access to the beach. We had a great time. We were disappointed the pool was out of service during our stay. A very small note: the plant in the entryway next to the lobby would look much better if the leaves were dusted :-)

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kristina
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Good"

6.0

The pool was closed because the filter was broken, so we were able to cancel without charge. The night that we did stay the room was clean. However, the continental breakfast was basic - 2 cereal choices (Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch), toast, waffle or oat meal. Car parking was tight, we got a door ding. It was less than 5 min from the beach, so hard to beat.

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Jewlia
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 30, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

This place is great.

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