WELCOME TO RIO SANDS HOTEL
We are delighted with the opportunity to have you as our guest and make your stay in Aptos, CA memorable.
Rio Sands Hotel, A Lovely Hotel In Aptos, CA
Embrace sun, sand, and summer fun when you stay with us at Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, CA, minutes south of Santa Cruz. This smaller California town packs a big punch with its tall redwoods, sandy seaside beaches, and sunset views on the great Pacific. Just minutes north of our property is the quintessential California beach town of Santa Cruz. It’s renowned for its spectacular nature site, the historic mission church, charming downtown, and famous boardwalk. Experience it for yourself when you stay at our hotel near Santa Cruz.
Rio Sands Hotel, A Hotel in Aptos, CA, with Comfortable Guestrooms and Ample Amenities
Our Aptos, California, Hotel offers a wide range of rooms to choose from to fit your wants and needs. Each of our wood-accented rooms and suites offers modern amenities, including a cable flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Select suites include kitchens complete with an oven, stove, and a dining area. What’s more? Our property features a continental breakfast from 7:30am - 9:30am in our lovely banquet room, a refreshing outdoor pool, and an around-the-clock front desk. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Rio Sands Hotel.
Rio Sands Hotel, An Ideally Located Hotel Near Santa Cruz and Top Attractions
Located off Highway 1, Rio Sands Hotel is nestled in the quiet Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos in the county of Santa Cruz – minutes south of the city of Santa Cruz and just 35 minutes north of Monterey and Carmel. Our hotel in Aptos, CA, is nearby restaurants, shops, and cafés. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are within a two-minute flat walk away from our property. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away. We are also within walking distance to other top attractions, including the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroad, and Downtown Santa Cruz.
GUEST ROOMS

Because of a wide selection of room types, Rio Sands Hotel is a top choice among travelers in Aptos. Our guest rooms have unique features and special luxurious touches, not found in any other hotel near Rio Del Mar beach. We invite you to come and relax in one of our beautifully decorated and well-equipped guest Aptos hotel rooms.
We are located just a two-minute walk away from the world-famous Rio Del Mar and Seacliff State Beach, where you can frequently see whales breaching and dolphins playing and enjoy sunbathing and Pacific breeze. Our convenient location gives you easy access to Santa Cruz and Monterey and Carmel. Book your stay with us and explore the California Coast from the quaint town of Aptos!
ADDRESS: 116 Aptos Beach Dr Aptos, California, USA 95003
PHONE NO: (831)688-3207
EMAIL ID: information@riosands.com