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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

1. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful resort! Very nice staff and lovely atmosphere."
United States
Haleh
The price is ￥34,128
￥50,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Seascape Beach Resort
A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

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 ￥18,067
￥20,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

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 ￥23,885
￥27,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

4. 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, (1,006 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 ￥11,217
￥14,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

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, (1,002 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is ￥21,279
￥24,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥19,220
￥22,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,126 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥9,040
￥13,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Seaside Inn & Suites

8. 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)
The price is ￥15,403
￥17,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

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, (1,349 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ￥22,618
￥26,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 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 ￥12,464
￥14,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

11. 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)
"Awesome stay"
United States
Joel
The price is ￥20,626
￥23,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

12. 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)
The price is ￥21,012
￥24,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

13. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking."
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
The price is ￥8,914
￥12,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

14. 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, (1,328 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ￥14,668
￥16,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

15. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥37,484
￥43,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Capitola Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥25,066
￥35,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

17. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Greta rooms and breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Syria
The price is ￥18,603
￥21,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ￥21,237
￥24,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several vehicles.

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, (1,413 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful thanks to the helpful staff!"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥19,839
￥22,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

20. 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, (754 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥17,930
￥19,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
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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

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

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 166 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.