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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals – Aptos, CA
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals – Aptos, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Located off Highway 1, this Aptos property offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, 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. 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 property. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1000 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Steep stairs with no elevator. My husband is in a boot after surgery and it was hard to go up the stairs.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the location and the balcony with ocean view. Also liked the little kitchen table, fridge and microwave that was a plus. Walked to the coffee shop in the morning and walked to the beach, which was just steps away and ended our night with a bomb fire. There was no coffee anywhere and the pool and hot tub were covered.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything was great. No coffee in the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was good Inaccurate description of room, lack of communication. Booked a balcony king room was very clear in the booking online. Arrived to a room with just a window. We were told that they don’t have king rooms with a balcony only a queen bed. They are false advertising their rooms. Tried to contact the property afterwards to see about getting a credit and they won’t call back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a wonderful time enjoying the pool and hot tub and the beach. The sunsets were fabulous The shower door was unable to fully open, limiting the opening into the shower. The toilet itself is what stopped the door from opening.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very close to beach, clean, staff was very helpful upon checking in. Our room overlooked the pool area, and while we expected some noise while it was in use, one of the guests decided to blast her style of music for all to hear. This went on for over an hour.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our stay was great. Wish all the rooms had A/C though and miss the continental breakfast

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    miss the breakfast they used to have in dedicated 2nd building room / they said no longer offered

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Love the location, easy convenient check in and check out. Pool and hot tub are clean and nice grounds in safe environment No coffee maker in the room. Coffee not available nearby until 7am

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No a/c

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and location No a/c

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was spacious, comfy and clean. The balcony and view of the beach lovely. The small shower has a surround with bench. The immovable high shower head faced the bench. Rather difficult to shower. A different showerhead is recommended.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Atmosphere, quietness, cleanliness & excellent customer service along with kind & polite guests Nothing

Frequently asked questions about Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Does Rio Sands Vacation Rentals have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offer parking?
Yes, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers free parking on-site.
Does Rio Sands Vacation Rentals have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Rio Sands Vacation Rentals have a fitness center?
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Rio Sands Vacation Rentals located, and how walkable is the area?
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is located at 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA CA 95003. With a Walk Score of 44, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 5.1 mi
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 8.8 mi

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