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About the Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California, United States, 95003
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Rooms and Suites

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals provides a selection of rooms, including king rooms at 276 ft2 and junior suites at 350 ft2 that accommodate up to six guests. Each wood-accented condominium includes a cable flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Select suites have kitchens with an oven, a stove, and a dining area. All rooms provide an in-room coffeemaker. Private bathrooms include fresh towels and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony.

Dining Options

Guests can prepare meals in suites equipped with a kitchenette, including a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. A complimentary continental breakfast is available. Vending machines are available. Kitchens may be stocked with dishware, utensils, pots, and pans for a $50 charge.

Leisure and Activities

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals has an outdoor pool and hot tub. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are a two-minute walk away. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, home to redwood trees, is nearby. Guests can explore trails. Other attractions include the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroad.

Location and Access

Located off Highway 1, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is in the Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos, south of Santa Cruz. The property is 60 km from Monterey Peninsula. Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach are a short walk away. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 miles away. Nearby attractions include the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroad, and Downtown Santa Cruz.

Services and Amenities

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals provides free parking and free WiFi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The property provides luggage storage, fax/photocopying, and meeting facilities. Daily housekeeping is available. Accessible guest rooms are available for individuals with disabilities. The property has 32-inch wide openings to common areas and accessible pool entrance. Guest parking is limited to one space per unit.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
Junior Suite
2 persons
33 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Heating
King Suite Sofa Bed
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
King Suite
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Aptos 1.0 km
Airports
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 56.1 km
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 62.9 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Internet access
  • Free parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California, United States, 95003
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116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, California, United States, 95003
Nearby
Beach
Rio Del Mar State Beach
570 m
201 State Park Dr
SS Palo Alto
570 m
Restaurants
Pixie Deli
230 m
111 Venetian Rd
Flats Bistro
280 m
113 Esplanade
Erik's DeliCafe Aptos
1.2 km
102 Rancho Del Mar
Norma Jean's Coffee & Tea
1.2 km
8043 Soquel Dr
Marianne's Ice Cream
1.3 km
218 State Park Dr
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
High-speed internet access is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
36

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