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Rio Sands Hotel

Seabright (0 kms from )
116 Aptos Beach Drive - Show on map

Ranked 8 out of 10 beach hotels in santa cruz

8.0
538 reviews

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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.

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    Junior Suite
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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.

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    Family Suite
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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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    King Suite with Sofa Bed
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    Offering free WiFi, this suite includes a kitchen with a dining area and a cable TV.- 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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    King Suite
  • Max 2 Adults
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    Offering free WiFi, this suite includes a kitchen, a cable TV, a microwave and a fridge.- 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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    Standard Queen Room
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    The unit has 1 bed.

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    Standard Two Queen Room
  • Max 4 Adults
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    The unit has 2 beds.

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    Deluxe Queen Suite
  • Max 3 Adults
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    The unit offers 2 beds.

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    King Suite
  • Max 6 Adults
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    The unit offers 3 beds.

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    Deluxe King Suite
  • Max 5 Adults
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    The unit offers 3 beds.

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    Deluxe Suite
  • Max 5 Adults
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    The unit has 3 beds.

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    Queen Room - Disability Access
  • Max 2 Adults
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    The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Quadruple Room - Disability Access
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    The unit has 3 beds.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.0
    Based on 538 Reviews
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    Comfort

    8.57

    Cleanliness

    8.51

    Value For Money

    8.05

    Facilities

    8.2

    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
    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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