A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

Find hotels in Rio del Mar, Aptos

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

This weekend
Aug 7 - Aug 9
Next weekend
Aug 14 - Aug 16

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

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

1. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Nice place, family friendly. Close to many adventures"
United States
Ahmed
The price is ￥44,821
￥62,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is ￥22,666
￥26,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Bar (on property)

3. 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, (1,163 reviews)
"Easy parking and close to shops and restaurants"
United States
Stephanie Moeata
The price is ￥20,863
￥24,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Indoor pool

4. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and the room was perfect."
United States
Martha
The price is ￥19,876
￥22,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby

5. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Spacious and comfortable room, very helpful staff, great breakfast offered Bathroom very nice and clean"
United States
Aprille
The price is ￥26,624
￥30,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

6. 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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was amazing."
United States
Kate
The price is ￥25,286
￥28,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

7. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is ￥30,049
￥34,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Monarch Cove Inn
Free continental breakfast

8. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great breakfasts and friendly staff"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥21,273
￥24,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Exterior

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"
United States
Iram
The price is ￥28,190
￥39,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Business center

10. 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, (1,342 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the location was amazing!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥27,962
￥32,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lobby

11. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Clen room and friendly staff."
United States
Jose
The price is ￥18,115
￥20,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Terrace/patio

12. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the pool, free breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff."
United States
Susana
The price is ￥24,712
￥28,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Free buffet breakfast

13. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing front desk staff"
United States
Maverick
The price is ￥19,990
￥23,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

14. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871 reviews)
"It was a beautiful area to stay at, and the room is very spacious super close to the beach me and my family really liked it"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥54,680
￥62,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Seasonal outdoor pool

15. 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, (941 reviews)
"It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach."
United States
Ismael
The price is ￥14,544
￥19,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Exterior

16. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (549 reviews)
"It was a very nice little located spot if you want to be right on the Esplanade of Capitola near the beach and decent restaurants."
United States
Trina
The price is ￥48,637
￥56,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Capitola Hotel
Property amenity

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
11.9 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,153 reviews)
"We love the location, friendly staff, and cleanliness of this hotel. We have stayed her more then one time and every time it's great."
United States
Holly
The price is ￥25,341
￥29,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ￥22,611
￥26,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Exterior

19. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
9.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (614 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥35,571
￥40,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 reviews)
"love staying here"
United States
Cecelia
The price is ￥17,503
￥20,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

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

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good
"Great location. Clean room. A little aged bit the floors were newer and the beds were comfortable. A good no-frill place to stay. Laundry facilities and vending machines available. No breakfast. Ample parking. Relatively quiet."
Susan 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

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 171 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.