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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, beautiful property and wonderful staff"
Canada
Miky
The price is ￥45,219
￥63,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!"
United States
Shelly
The price is ￥39,349
￥44,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,020 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is ￥21,512
￥31,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Exterior

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, (1,011 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥18,877
￥24,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Front of property

Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Rio del Mar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Great little spot. Super clean. Great staff."
United States
Mike
The price is ￥13,116
￥14,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Economy Inn Morgan Hill
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
18.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509 reviews)
"Love this place super friendly and accommodating. Always a great place to stay. "
United States
Marleen
The price is ￥28,836
￥34,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Fern River Resort
Exterior

Morganhill Inn Motel

Morganhill Inn Motel
2.0 star property
27.5 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (254 reviews)
"Clean room, everything worked, lighted parking, nice area."
United States
Abel
The price is ￥11,260
￥12,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Morganhill Inn Motel
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
20.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (594 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is ￥21,954
￥24,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
30.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,063 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"
United States
David
The price is ￥11,380
￥13,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
12.5 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is ￥29,772
￥34,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Seaway Inn
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (237 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is ￥14,412
￥16,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
National 9 Santa Cruz
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
9.7 km from Rio del Mar
7.0 out of 10, Good, (652 reviews)
"excellent environment..friendly people"
United States
Delbert
The price is ￥18,306
￥21,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Double Queen | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel
3.0 star property
27.5 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (480 reviews)
"Nice location close to everything"
United States
Victor
The price is ￥11,970
￥13,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Holiday Motel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
30.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (791 reviews)
"Nice room with very soft pillows. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Would stay there again for the price. Parking was close and safe."
United States
Kelli
The price is ￥20,257
￥22,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥35,353
￥40,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Carousel Beach Inn
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3.0 star property
29 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to visit!"
United States
Larry
The price is ￥19,008
￥21,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
Lobby

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)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is ￥24,142
￥27,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
11.9 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (103 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is ￥14,389
￥16,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Drift Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
4.0 star property
28.7 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the rooms are very spacious."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥19,430
￥21,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
10.7 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (409 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ￥18,176
￥20,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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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

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, one block to the boardwalk. The hotel is clean and well maintained. My only negative is parking, which was valet only and $35 a day, and the staff. I called to get towels in the morning, nothing was delivered. I called again in the evening and they said sorry we were busy and we will send them right away. Didn’t get any until almost 9pm."
Ashley 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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 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 173 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?
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.