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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, beautiful property and wonderful staff"
Canada
Miky
The price is ￥45,853
￥64,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!"
United States
Shelly
The price is ￥39,303
￥44,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Exterior

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, (1,368 reviews)
"We stayed here with our newborn - it was a great spot and our king room had plenty of space for all of us. "
United States
Hailey
The price is ￥23,145
￥26,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South
Lobby

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, (680 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was nice"
United States
Susanne
The price is ￥21,088
￥23,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
Front of property

Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Rio del Mar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (260 reviews)
"Great little spot. Super clean. Great staff."
United States
Mike
The price is ￥10,864
￥12,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Economy Inn Morgan Hill
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
25.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥17,322
￥22,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
30.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,043 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"
United States
David
The price is ￥11,320
￥13,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Lobby

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
4.0 star property
28.7 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the rooms are very spacious."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥18,760
￥20,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
Lobby

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, (1,003 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is ￥24,114
￥27,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Exceptional staff, great breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms."
United States
Tuan
The price is ￥22,116
￥24,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is ￥28,191
￥38,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
30.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is ￥27,334
￥35,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Los Gatos
Business center

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, (1,329 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is ￥28,967
￥33,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3.0 star property
29 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to visit!"
United States
Larry
The price is ￥19,292
￥21,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
Indoor pool

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location for work will stay again thank you."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥21,088
￥24,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Double Queen | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel
3.0 star property
27.5 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (479 reviews)
"Nice location close to everything"
United States
Victor
The price is ￥11,956
￥13,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Holiday Motel
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is ￥23,996
￥28,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Mission Inn
Lobby

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
Michael
The price is ￥36,100
￥41,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy
2.5 star property
28.9 km from Rio del Mar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great access to everything"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥16,763
￥19,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy
Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill/San Jose Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill/San Jose Area
2.0 star property
29.3 km from Rio del Mar
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very basic but nice staff & local."
United States
Tina
The price is ￥14,230
￥16,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill/San Jose Area
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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

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was friendly and helpful and made the hotel feel very welcoming."
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Marina

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 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 173 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?
Rio Del Mar Beach, Seacliff State Beach, and La Selva 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 Beer Can Beach, Aptos History Museum, 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.