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About this property
Located off Highway 1, this Aptos hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, serves an expanded daily continental breakfast and has spacious rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 10 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are included all of the comfortably furnished wood accented rooms and suites at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals. Select suites include kitchens complete with an oven, stove and a dining area. 24-hour reception is offered at Hotel Rio Sands. Guests can enjoy the picnic patio area with BBQ facilities. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are located on site. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are within 5 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds | ||
Bedroom 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
Quadruple Room - Disability Access 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds |
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Facilities of Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note: For a USD 50.00 charge, the hotel will stock kitchenettes with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. Please request a dish kit when reserving your room.
Please note that due to remodeling the lobby and check-in desk will be closed from 10/24/2022-12/8/2022.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.