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 171 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 Beer Can 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 Aptos History Museum, La Selva Beach, 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.

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1. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

Daniella M

￥54,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Rich

￥20,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

3. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.2 km from Rio del Mar

Michael

￥18,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7.3 km from Rio del Mar

Anna Christine

￥25,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12.4 km from Rio del Mar

Antionette

￥26,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Leonel

￥21,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

10 km from Rio del Mar

Aleksandr

￥12,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

7.3 km from Rio del Mar

Nathan

￥26,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.8 km from Rio del Mar

Erica

￥37,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6.7 km from Rio del Mar

Steven

￥19,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

12.6 km from Rio del Mar

Steve

￥24,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

12. Carousel Beach Inn

11.8 km from Rio del Mar

Crystal

￥14,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12.1 km from Rio del Mar

Joe

￥23,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12 km from Rio del Mar

Syria

￥20,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

11.9 km from Rio del Mar

Salvador

￥11,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

16. Beachview Inn

12.4 km from Rio del Mar

Javier

￥12,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

10.7 km from Rio del Mar

Grant

￥14,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

13 km from Rio del Mar

Paul

￥22,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

19. Mission Inn

14.4 km from Rio del Mar

Terry

￥20,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

20. Comfort Inn Watsonville

9.7 km from Rio del Mar

Delbert

￥18,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, as was the Aperol Spritz. The location could not have been better. Valet parking so easy. Helpful, effective staff. Everywhere I looked there was some decorative accent impressive enough to photograph. I could hear the ocean from my pool view room. I’m leaving against my will, can’t wait to go back. When I get home I guarantee no one will greet me with a smile and glass of champagne!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We recently visited Santa Cruz over the holiday weekend. It was a wonderful trip the view of the ocean from our room was literally everything! The room itself was very basic but to be honest people don’t visit here for the room itself for the location. I will say though that parking is crazy, my mom is handicapped and there were several times that people who did not have handicap placards were parked in the assigned parking spots and parked illegally making things rather difficult for my mom I did have to complain to the front desk staff more than once before action was taken to make those individuals move their vehicles but eventually the front desk staff did enforce proper parking requirements. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend this place."

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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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

7. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

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

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

12. Carousel Beach Inn

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Beachview Inn

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Mission Inn

20. Comfort Inn Watsonville

Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Seacliff

Aptos Village

Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

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