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1. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

Haleh

￥50,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Rich

￥20,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

3. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.2 km from Rio del Mar

Michael

￥29,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7.3 km from Rio del Mar

Anna Christine

￥24,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

5. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

10 km from Rio del Mar

Amra

￥14,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

10.4 km from Rio del Mar

Joel

￥22,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Jose

￥22,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

8. Monarch Cove Inn

5.6 km from Rio del Mar

Deborah

￥34,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

7.3 km from Rio del Mar

Nathan

￥24,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.8 km from Rio del Mar

Erica

￥35,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12.4 km from Rio del Mar

Jill Susanne

￥25,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

12. Carousel Beach Inn

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Carmen

￥15,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

13. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6.7 km from Rio del Mar

Nhu

￥17,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12 km from Rio del Mar

Syria

￥21,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12.1 km from Rio del Mar

Grester

￥24,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

12.6 km from Rio del Mar

Steve

￥22,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

12.1 km from Rio del Mar

Justin

￥12,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

13 km from Rio del Mar

Paul

￥18,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

19. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

12.5 km from Rio del Mar

Vicente

￥15,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

10.7 km from Rio del Mar

Grant

￥14,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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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.

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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.

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Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff and cleaning service great. The parking is great close enough to walk to boardwalk, pier, and downtown Santa Cruz."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We stayed here after a day at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. Check-in was quick and painless. The motel was full and there was still adequate parking. The A/C worked well enough. There are several food options and a convenience store within an easy walk. The Beach Hut Deli on the corner makes a mighty fine sandwich, and you can even have a beer while you wait. The only ding on this motel is that the bathroom was a bit tired. The sink was down to steel in a couple of spots and please repair the stripped spline in the shower temperature control."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was perfect. Overall it was amazing and would definitely book again."

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?

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?

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.

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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

1. Seascape Beach Resort

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

3. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Carousel Beach Inn

13. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Seacliff

Aptos Village

Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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