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Rio Sands Hotel
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USD 115
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Capitola Mercantile
Shopping areas
5.3km
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Pacific Garden Mall
Shopping areas
13.4km
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Watsonville Square Shopping Center
Shopping areas
15.4km
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Santa Cruz Island
Airports
12.5km
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Watsonville
Airports
13.5km
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Capitola Wharf
Harbours
5.5km
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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Outdoor attractions
5.3km
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Nicholson Vineyards
Outdoor attractions
8.7km
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Pleasant Valley Vineyards
Outdoor attractions
8.8km
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DeLaveaga Golf Course
Outdoor attractions
11.4km
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Pasatiempo Golf Course
Outdoor attractions
14.4km
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
Water parks & amusement parks
18.1km
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Loma Prieta Winery
Outdoor attractions
19km
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Water parks & amusement parks
19.2km
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MJA Vineyards
Outdoor attractions
19.7km
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Silver Mountain Vineyards
Outdoor attractions
19.8km
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Rio Del Mar Beach
Nature & parks
128m
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Seacliff State Beach
Nature & parks
945m
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New Brighton State Beach
Nature & parks
4km
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Capitola Beach
Nature & parks
5.4km
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Capitola Historical Museum
Places of worship
5.5km
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The Hook
Nature & parks
6.9km
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La Selva Beach
Nature & parks
7.1km
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Nature & parks
7.6km
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Pleasure Point Park
Nature & parks
7.8km
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Manresa State Beach
Nature & parks
9.5km
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Places of worship
11.8km
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Nature & parks
12.6km
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Cocoanut Grove
Other landmarks
12.9km
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Main Beach
Nature & parks
13.1km
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Places of worship
13.4km
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Places of worship
13.5km
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Lighthouse Point Park
Nature & parks
13.7km
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Places of worship
13.9km
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Sunset State Beach
Nature & parks
15.1km
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Pinto Lake Park
Nature & parks
15.8km
Accommodation Policy
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Guests should contact this hotel in advance to request a dishware/utensils kit (surcharge applies).
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 1 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.
- 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).
About Rio Sands Hotel
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.
Rio Sands Hotel Facility and Service
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.
Rio Sands Hotel Rooms
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.
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