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About Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands is an Aptos hotel located off Highway 1, around 16.1 km away from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. All the rooms & suites are comfortable & (Read More); well-furnished wood-accented at Rio Sands Hotel. Some selected suites also include a fully-equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area. Besides, there is a 24-hour front desk and vending machines featuring snacks and drinks at the Hotel. The guests can enjoy BBQ facilities at the picnic patio area.

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Standard King Room

Max 2 Adults

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this room includes a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and a balcony.

Junior Suite

Max 4 Adults

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this suite includes a sofa bed, a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Family Suite

Max 2 Adults

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This 2 room suite offers a kitchen with a gas stove and a separate bedroom with twin bunk beds. It has a double sofa bed and 2 cable TVs and free WiFi.- Please note: Kitchens are not stocked with dishware, utensils, pots and pans. Kitchens may be stocked with these items for a $50.00 charge. Please request a dish kit when reserving your room.

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$ 131 onwards

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.0

Based on 526 Reviews

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Comfort

8.55

Cleanliness

8.5

Value For Money

8.03

Facilities

8.19

Guest Reviews

John

review category business travellers

9.0

Superb

Always feels clean when staying here

For a free breakfast it has a mixture of items that I can enjoy

Nothing

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Todd

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Stoked for sure

Happy quick staff, clean rooms, great tv selection, could hear the waves from the ocean, free parking, good coffee,, all around pretty happy and comfortable

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Stephan

solo traveller

7.0

Good

I enjoyed it.

It was close to everyone I wanted to see.

No carpet on the floor. Should make their kitchen option free.

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Ana

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Our family loved our stay and will be coming back!

Location. Ability to have one room but separate spaces. Sliding glass door was nice

Published on 24 Dec 2023

Eddie

solo traveller

7.0

Good

Great deal of a hotel with close proximity to the beach!

The breakfast was a bit underwhelming, just some hard broiled eggs and coffee. The greatest, but hey free food! Location was just 2 minutes on foot from the beach, no complaints there!

Breakfast assortment could have been better and more filling

Published on 22 Dec 2023

John

young couple

8.0

Very good

Great

Room great.pool and spa great. Neighborhood great.

Published on 18 Dec 2023

Rebecca

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Great hotel; will return.

The room was comfortable, with a door out into the courtyard/pool area, with lots of neat little spots to sit outdoors. The location was great! It was nice to walk to the beach and to a couple places to get something to eat. Staff was friendly and helpful.

The hot tub was broken. It was lukewarm and the jets wouldnt come on. I had really looked forward to a nice soak after hiking.

Published on 18 Dec 2023

Renee

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

The hotel and area are beautiful

Friendly staff cleanliness continental breakfast in a beautiful atmosphere

Published on 14 Dec 2023

Peter

young couple

9.0

Superb

Comfortable and a nice suite, good parking.

Heater was in main room and didn't really heat the bedroom. Room door wouldn't fully open without hitting the bed - a queen bed would be better. Access to the closet meant closing the bedroom door every time.

Published on 10 Dec 2023

Penny

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Too short, lovely time and the staff was very nice!

Pretty garden area.. surprised because the front wasnt that nice.. the breakfast area was beautiful. More than a continental breakfast. Waffles, Oatmeal, cereal selection, hard boiled eggs, coffee, tea and juice.

The curtain to the patio wouldnt close completely. It was new and the bracket was in the way

Published on 06 Dec 2023

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Activities	Beach.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Interconnected room(s) available, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Private entrance, Carpeted, Seating Area, Fan.
Food & Drink	Refrigerator, Dining area, Microwave, BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks), Stovetop, Minibar, Kitchen, Vending machine (snacks), Outdoor furniture, Oven, Tea/Coffee maker.
Services	Internet services.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Wake up service/Alarm clock.
Media & Technology	Cable channels, Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Common areas	Picnic area, Garden.
Reception services	Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Free parking, Parking, Parking on site.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Accessible parking.
Outdoor & View	Pool view, Patio, Balcony.

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Guest Ratings For This Property

Guest Reviews

John

Superb

Always feels clean when staying here

Todd

Exceptional

Stoked for sure

Stephan

Good

I enjoyed it.

Ana

Superb

Our family loved our stay and will be coming back!

Eddie

Good

Great deal of a hotel with close proximity to the beach!

John

Very good

Great

Rebecca

Very good

Great hotel; will return.

Renee

Exceptional

The hotel and area are beautiful

Peter

Superb

Superb

Penny

Exceptional

Too short, lovely time and the staff was very nice!

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