Rio Sands Motel
Hotel in Rio Del Mar
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About
Rio Sands Motel is a hotel to stay in Rio Del Mar. The hotel is close to Rio Del Mar Beach and S. S. Palo Alto, about 9.9 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 467 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Classy motel rooms with a pool, hot tub and free Continental breakfast..
What guests mention
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Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Rio Del Mar Beach0.8 km
- S. S. Palo Alto0.9 km
- Aptos History Museum1.2 km
- The Lookout1.4 km
- Potbelly Beach2.4 km
- Beer Can Beach2.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Monterey Bay Academy Airport — 8.8 km
- Nearest station
- Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 9.9 km
- Nearest beach
- Rio Del Mar Beach — 0.8 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 15.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- USD
- Power
- Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Rio Sands Motel?
From Rio Sands Motel, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 9.9 km away; Monterey Bay Academy Airport is around 8.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Rio Sands Motel from the beach?
The nearest beach, Rio Del Mar Beach, is about 0.8 km from Rio Sands Motel in a straight line.
Does Rio Sands Motel have wifi, a pool?
Yes — Rio Sands Motel offers swimming pool, spa & wellness, free wi-fi.
How is Rio Sands Motel rated?
Rio Sands Motel scores 4.1 out of 5 across 467 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.
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