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.

Top Rio del Mar Hotels

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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

￥28,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

￥14,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

6. Monarch Cove Inn

5.6 km from Rio del Mar

Deborah

￥34,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Jose

￥22,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

8. 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

9. 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

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

10. Carousel Beach Inn

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Carmen

￥14,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

12.1 km from Rio del Mar

Justin

￥12,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

12. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.8 km from Rio del Mar

Erica

￥35,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

13. 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

14. Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

29.3 km from Rio del Mar

Janelle

￥20,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12.6 km from Rio del Mar

Bertha

￥16,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

11.9 km from Rio del Mar

SONIA ARACELI MATA

￥12,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

29.3 km from Rio del Mar

Timothy

￥19,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12 km from Rio del Mar

Syria

￥21,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

10.7 km from Rio del Mar

Grant

￥14,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

20. Beachview Inn

12.4 km from Rio del Mar

Javier

￥14,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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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.

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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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very good location. Excellent services. The only issue we had was parking the car in the carpark late af night as most spots were taken. We had to park our Santa Fe in a space for a compact car. That was a challenge !"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"We stayed in the room with a full ocean view, private balcony. While the view is lovely, the street noise is a bother. Parking is available on site for $25 a day. The parking lot is SUPER funky. Only 1 way in and the same way out. The location was perfect for the beach or the Boardwalk or the pier. Beds were comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located near the boardwalk, West Cliff walk and downtown restaurants and entertainment. Parking is tight, but we always got a space. The name is deceptive; it’s not a lodge, it’s a three story exterior corridor motel. It’s a bit pricey for what it is, but the location is very good."

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I came here with my girlfriend because went to go see the growlers. Definitely hands-down one of the best resorts I’ve ever been to. Everything was really easy to get around. The pool is definitely warm for the cold nights. Aired in the room was exactly how I expected. I love the theme. Thankfully, they do have Wi-Fi because we are up in the mountain. Everything else around it beautiful."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I initially wasn’t happy with having no one to check us in when we are first arrived however, once that situation was fixed were more than pleased with our room and we also had a great view of the beach from our balcony. Very big room only problem is they have no carpet on the floor it’s the fake plastic floor, which is noisy when you walk on it at night overall very good experience and will go back there again."

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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. Monarch Cove Inn

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

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

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. Carousel Beach Inn

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

12. Chaminade Resort & Spa

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

14. Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20. Beachview Inn

Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Seacliff

Aptos Village

Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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