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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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place, family friendly. Close to many adventures"
United States
Ahmed
The price is ￥46,652
￥65,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is ￥23,577
￥27,140 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 ￥29,966
￥34,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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, (1,015 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and the room was perfect."
United States
Martha
The price is ￥20,676
￥23,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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, (1,009 reviews)
"We loved our stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sofia
The price is ￥27,712
￥31,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

6. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 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 ￥31,258
￥35,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Monarch Cove Inn
Property grounds

7. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"
United States
Iram
The price is ￥30,798
￥42,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Lobby

8. 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, (1,013 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was amazing."
United States
Kate
The price is ￥30,478
￥34,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Business center

9. 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, (1,347 reviews)
"Super clean, breakfast was great, we got a complimentary room upgrade with an ocean view and my son loved it."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥35,218
￥40,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lobby

10. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Clen room and friendly staff."
United States
Jose
The price is ￥21,136
￥24,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

11. Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
9.7 km from Rio del Mar
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"excellent environment..friendly people"
United States
Delbert
The price is ￥20,483
￥23,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Exterior

12. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (547 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 ￥50,593
￥58,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Capitola Hotel
Exterior

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,241 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is ￥25,977
￥29,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Free continental breakfast

14. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfasts and friendly staff"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥22,128
￥25,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

15. 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, (866 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 ￥50,132
￥56,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Seasonal outdoor pool

16. 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, (934 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 ￥15,129
￥19,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lobby

17. 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, (703 reviews)
"Everything was outstanding. And the staff was very friendly and welcoming"
United States
UNIQUE
The price is ￥21,347
￥23,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,097 reviews)
"Good location. Clean room. Friendly staff. I had a great rest!"
United States
Nelli
The price is ￥13,721
￥18,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

19. 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, (1,381 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, fast check in, every staff member was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, everything was clean and well maintained."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥20,777
￥23,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

20. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
12.4 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,016 reviews)
"It was very clean and so convenient next to the beach."
United States
TONY
The price is ￥16,394
￥20,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Beachview 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

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good! No problems at all"
Jodi 2-night trip
Posted 1 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 172 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?
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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.