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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

  • 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 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was amazing and location superb!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff is excellent and the location superb!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Evelyn, the manager, and Daisy who was there for our check in, were both wonderful, kind and helpful! It is the excellent location & staff that have me coming back time and time again!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Coffee is offered at the office. Had to wait till they opened to get coffee. BBQ area nice. Pool was cleaned daily. Close to beach

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location to the beach is fabulous! The room was a good size and looked like it had recently been updated. There was a microwave and refrigerator. Nice balcony with chairs and table. The ceiling fan was nice to circulate the air in the room. The onsite parking is very nice. I like to enjoy a cup of coffee while getting ready in the morning and the lack of a coffee maker or even cups in the room to make my own was missed. The new check-in process is totally contactless which is interesting since we had a bit of problem with our code to get our room keys and parking pass. Miss the personal contact with someone to greet us and answer questions.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Expectations were low given the star rating. While the staff were nice, the room was poorly maintained, the only amenity was mediocre coffee in the lobby, and our ceiling fan hadn’t been cleaned in weeks, at least. Others in our group, staying in other rooms, also had issues.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was very accommodating to me during my stay.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location Room smelled terrible, like mold and bleach

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location Pool should be heated. Pool towels tiny. Floors could be cleaner. They always had a breakfast room with complimentary breakfast items. No longer there.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location, comfy beds, that's all. non-sliding back door - needs to be replaced. No drinking glasses in room.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The bathroom was pretty dirty

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Perfect Location. Beach & convenience in walking distance. Wonderful Staff

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Size of room. Hot tub and pool. Had to request coffee pot and bring our own utensils and plates for kitchen

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    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!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The rooms are always very clean and staff is very helpful. It's just a short walk to the beach which is a big plus. We have stayed there for the past 3 years, and it's always been great.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Front desk needs help

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Clean room. Courteous staff. Great location.

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 60, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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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