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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (868)
"Beautiful views!"
United States
Jennie
Seascape Beach Resort
Garden
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
30.2 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1524)
"Clean rooms friendly staff good for a quick overnight stay "
United States
Ronald
The price is NT$1,703
NT$1,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1269)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Rio del Mar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (763)
"Good value."
United States
David
The price is NT$2,413
NT$3,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
11.9 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1030)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Todd
The price is NT$3,190
NT$3,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is NT$1,763
NT$2,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Surf City Inn and Suites
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
12.4 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1236)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$3,677
NT$4,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
12.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1150)
"Would definitely stay again. Everything was great!"
United States
Heidi
The price is NT$3,437
NT$3,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reception
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
15 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1233)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is NT$2,819
NT$3,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1319)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is NT$3,661
NT$4,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Marea Sol Hotel
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (922)
"Place is really nice friendly people "
United States
Manny
Seaside Inn & Suites
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.7 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice, clean comfy and good location "
United States
Jessica
The price is NT$2,344
NT$2,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 2026/1/16
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
12.4 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is NT$2,018
NT$2,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Beachview Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (616)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is NT$3,207
NT$3,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
18.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (462)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is NT$2,649
NT$3,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Fern River Resort
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is NT$3,532
NT$4,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
12.5 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (145)
"The staff are always friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Miguel
The price is NT$3,519
NT$4,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Seaway Inn
Exterior
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
25.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is NT$2,716
NT$3,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1175)
"Great place to stay at! Staff was super nice & check-in/check-out was quick and easy! "
United States
Kristy
The price is NT$3,789
NT$4,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
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Where to stay in Rio del Mar

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Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful quiet rooms"
Teresa 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is Rio del Mar like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Aptos's Rio del Mar neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Rio del Mar? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Rio del Mar?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Seascape Beach Resort is the highest ranked property in Rio del Mar. This hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Rio Sands Vacation Rentals.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Rio del Mar area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Aptos, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 155 Rio del Mar hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rio del Mar, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Rio del Mar.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Rio del Mar?
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What are the top things to see and do in Rio del Mar?
Rio Del Mar Beach, Seacliff State Beach, and La Selva Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Rio del Mar. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Seascape Golf Club while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Rio del Mar include Beer Can Beach, Aptos History Museum, and Manresa State Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Aptos, be sure to visit other sights like Potbelly Beach or New Brighton State Beach.