Rio Sands Motel

116 Aptos Beach Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 249.00 )
1 Star

Property Description

Rio Sands Motel is an easy 2 minute stroll to Rio Del Mar Beach where you can play on 20 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach, fish or wander onto the wharf leading to the Palo Alto - a cement ship with a fascinating past. We are situated in a nice quiet residential area that is away from the hustle and bustle of city life but just minutes away from all that Santa Cruz, Capitola and Monterey have to offer. We are only 8 miles from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 35 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium. While at the Rio Sands start your day with our expanded Continental Breakfast. Play in the swimming pool, heated to 80 degrees all year or relax in the pool side Family Spa or the adults only Garden Spa. Have a BBQ in our park like setting - perfect for a gathering of family and friends. Nearby you can go beach combing, fish, hike, bike, kayak, golf, shop, visit museums or wineries, just to name a few. Sorry, but pets are not allowed. Our 1300 square foot Banquet Room seats 80 for dining or 150 for assembly functions. Our banquet room is a great place to hold your wedding reception after getting married on the beach. Plan to host your next business meeting, reception, holiday or birthday party, wedding, luncheon, reunion or anniversary with us in our beautiful and relaxing facility. A beautiful area for wonderful memories.

Amenities

· Adjoining Rooms
· ATM/Cash Machine
· Balcony
· Bar/Lounge
· Bath Tub
· Beach
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Breakfast
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Shop
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Drugstore
· Driving Range
· FAX
· Garden View
· Hairdryers Available
· Heated Guest Rooms
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Kennels
· King Bed
· Guest Laundromat
· Maid Service
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Night Club
· News Stand
· Picnic Area/Tables
· Play Ground
· Pool
· Heated Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Pool View
· Bus Parking
· Outdoor Parking
· Queen Bed
· Radio
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Shower
· Shopping Mall
· Sitting Area
· Sofa Bed
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Suite
· Tennis
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Satellite TV
· Upstairs
· Vending Machines
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service

Rate Disclaimer

Individual rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods. Check for specific rates available when making reservations.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1964
· 50 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.

Directions

Two short blocks from the Rio Del Mar beach parking lot on Aptos Beach Drive in Aptos. -- Directions -- Take Highway 1 to the Rio Del Mar Blvd exit. Follow Rio Del Mar approximately one mile toward the ocean. The street will end at the beach parking lot at the bottom of a steep hill and the beach will be on your left. Turn right and go two blocks, turn right again at our sign. Proceed to the office, which is located in the middle of the motel.

Guarantee Policy

Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.

Cancellation Policy

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Restaurant Information

Al Baccalino

Italian

Bittersweet Bistro

Continental

Cafe Rio

Seafood

Cafe Sparrow

American

Ma Maison

French

Palapas Rest and Cantina

Mexican

Pixie Deli

American

Red Apple Cafe

American

Sanderlings

Seafood

Shadowbrook

American

Uncle Kwoks

Chinese

Area Attractions

Ano Nuevo State Reserve

Elephant Seal breeding

Bargetto Winery

Wine Tasting

De La Vega Golf Course

Public course

Gilroy Premium Outlets

Shopping

Gilroy Gardens

Botanical Amusement Park

Laguna Seca

Race Track

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Aquarium

Moss Landing Harbor

Kayaking and Wildlife

Mystery Spot

Gravitational Anomaly

Nisene Marks Park

Hiking - Mounain Biking

Rio Del Mar Beach

Easy 2 minute stroll

Roaring Camp Railroad

Train rides in redwoods

Santa Cruz Lighthouse Santa Cruz Boat Harbor

Boating and Kayaking

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwlk

Amusement Park on beach

Seascape Golf Course

Public course

Ucsc Long Marine Lab

Sea Life

Ussc Arboretum

Exotic Nursery