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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

1. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful place with all the amenities you need for a great vacation!"
United States
Carrie
The price is NT$7,646
NT$11,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Seascape Beach Resort
A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"I was upgraded to a two room with a kitchenette. It was on the first floor for convenience and easy to access. It is a secured location and an easy walk to the beach."
United States
Christy
The price is NT$4,240
NT$4,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great for families l!"
United States
Jig
The price is NT$3,755
NT$4,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were pleasant, helpful and friendly. The room was immaculate, and the breakfast was great as expected."
United States
JOEL
The price is NT$3,888
NT$4,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
3.2 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,208 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay it was clean and a fun atmosphere."
United States
Landon
The price is NT$3,343
NT$3,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

6. 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
29.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,462 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing staff, and delicious breakfast."
United States
Diego
The price is NT$4,122
NT$4,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

7. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is NT$3,458
NT$4,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

8. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Tana at the front desk was very helpful and pleasant."
United States
Jane
The price is NT$2,767
NT$3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3.0 star property
29.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,024 reviews)
"Room clean nice strong hot coffee available- great stay. Nice staff too!"
United States
Laura
The price is NT$3,215
NT$3,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
A modern dining area with a large table, green upholstered chairs, and a unique chandelier.

10. Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

Hampton Inn Morgan Hill
2.5 star property
29.3 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a comfortable stay."
United States
David
The price is NT$3,566
NT$4,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is NT$3,613
NT$4,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
12 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and nice."
United States
Tyra
The price is NT$3,529
NT$4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
2.5 star property
29.3 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (792 reviews)
"The room is very clean and free parking everywhere"
United States
Thuc Linh
The price is NT$3,134
NT$3,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - Monterey Bay Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - Monterey Bay Area by IHG
2.5 star property
30.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great rooms nice location"
United States
Ethan
The price is NT$3,822
NT$4,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - Monterey Bay Area by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

15. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
30.5 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and convenient"
Australia
Lisa
The price is NT$3,893
NT$4,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

16. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is NT$7,215
NT$8,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

17. 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, (1,362 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is NT$3,473
NT$4,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

18. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (572 reviews)
"Always a great stay. Right next to the beach. Staff was great and room was great."
United States
Jeff
The price is NT$6,494
NT$7,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Capitola Hotel
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

19. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
20.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Cute place with everything we needed!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is NT$3,245
NT$3,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Inn At Moss Landing Point
A large, multi-story estate with a well-maintained lawn and a variety of buildings, surrounded by dense forest.

20. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed every bit of my stay here"
United States
Lynette
The price is NT$4,708
NT$6,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Compare popular hotels in Rio del Mar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.
Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,208 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Find the best Rio del Mar areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff

While visiting Seacliff, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

Aptos Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aptos Village and surrounding area, you can visit Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach.

Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"The room and facility was clean and the staff was friendly."
Keith 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

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 our traveler data, Seascape Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Rio del Mar. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
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 167 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?
For more information about updating your trip to Rio del Mar or cancelling it, click here.
What are the top things to see and do in Rio del Mar?
Dip your toes in the water at Rio Del Mar Beach or Seacliff State Beach while you're 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 La Selva Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Aptos, be sure to visit other sights like Manresa State Beach or Potbelly Beach.