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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, (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful resort! Very nice staff and lovely atmosphere."
United States
Haleh
The price is ￥34,003
￥50,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is ￥18,002
￥20,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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, (1,190 reviews)
"We loved the whole ambiance of this property. Our room was great, the grounds were beautiful. Had a great breakfast at the restaurant and there was ample parking very close to our room. We will definitely stay here again."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥23,799
￥27,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby

4. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is ￥21,202
￥24,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
10 km from Rio del Mar
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"As always my stay was incredible. The staff is amazing. They allowed me to check in early which really helps out when I'm driving 6 and 1/2 hours from where I'm living to work"
United States
Amra
The price is ￥9,686
￥12,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Indoor pool

6. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥19,168
￥22,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby

7. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ￥20,936
￥24,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,119 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥8,831
￥12,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Seaside Inn & Suites
Lobby

9. 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, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice, updated hotel. Continental breakfast only."
United States
Nhu
The price is ￥15,348
￥17,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (100 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is ￥12,865
￥15,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach Inn
Business center

11. 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, (1,348 reviews)
"Great location by beautiful beach and boardwalk"
United States
Jill Susanne
The price is ￥22,536
￥25,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Garden

12. 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, (469 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is ￥12,341
￥14,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

13. 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, (1,330 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ￥14,615
￥16,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Exterior

14. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥24,975
￥35,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Free continental breakfast

15. 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)
"Greta rooms and breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Syria
The price is ￥18,535
￥21,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby

16. 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, (752 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥17,881
￥19,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
Exterior

17. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach and restaurants"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥36,329
￥42,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Capitola Hotel
Seasonal outdoor pool

18. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking."
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
The price is ￥8,502
￥12,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lobby

19. Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

Hampton Inn Morgan Hill
2.5 star property
29.3 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Janelle
The price is ￥18,653
￥21,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill
Terrace/patio

20. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ￥21,179
￥24,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Na"
Sebastian 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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 168 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?
Dip your toes in the water at Rio Del Mar Beach or Seacliff State Beach while you're 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 La Selva Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Aptos, be sure to visit other sights like Manresa State Beach or Potbelly Beach.