Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
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The location

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos

Amenities and check-in

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playroom
  • Spa (extra charge)
  • Parking
  • Pets Not Allowed
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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, Santa Cruz, California: from $114 a night

From $114 a night at Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 6–7, 2026, 2 adults: $114 total on Axel.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals is a 2-star hotel in Santa Cruz, California, United States.

Address: 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos. Property ID: 1029359.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/santa-cruz-california/rio-sands-vacation-rentals-1029359

Axel private rates

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Total price: $499 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Check-ins in the next 30 days open their own page with other lengths and exact checkout dates; later check-ins list their totals here.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$224 for 1 night · 2 nights $389 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-08$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-09$172 for 1 night · 2 nights $334
2026-11-10$162 for 1 night
2026-11-13$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $412 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-14$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $371 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-15$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-16$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-17$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $336 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-18$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $332
2026-11-19$164 for 1 night
2026-11-22$205 for 1 night · 2 nights $410
2026-11-23$205 for 1 night
2026-11-24View stay prices
2026-11-29$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-30$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $333 · up to 4 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $333 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-02$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $327
2026-12-03$162 for 1 night
2026-12-06$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-12-07$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-12-08$121 for 1 night · 2 nights $243 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-09$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $238
2026-12-10$116 for 1 night
2026-12-13$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-12-14$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-12-15$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-16$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $245
2026-12-17$131 for 1 night
2026-12-20$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-21$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $273
2026-12-22$150 for 1 night
2026-12-27$156 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-28$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $316
2026-12-29$154 for 1 night

January 2027

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2027-01-03$150 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 5 nights priced
2027-01-04$120 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 4 nights priced
2027-01-05$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 3 nights priced
2027-01-06$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $238
2027-01-07$127 for 1 night
2027-01-10$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 5 nights priced
2027-01-11$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 4 nights priced
2027-01-12$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 3 nights priced
2027-01-13$120 for 1 night · 2 nights $251
2027-01-14$131 for 1 night
2027-01-17$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 5 nights priced
2027-01-18$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 4 nights priced
2027-01-19$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 3 nights priced
2027-01-20$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $252
2027-01-21$128 for 1 night
2027-01-24$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 5 nights priced
2027-01-25$133 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 4 nights priced
2027-01-26$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 3 nights priced
2027-01-27$112 for 1 night · 2 nights $273
2027-01-28$161 for 1 night
2027-01-31$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 5 nights priced

February 2027

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2027-02-01$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $262 · up to 4 nights priced
2027-02-02$133 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 3 nights priced
2027-02-03$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $256
2027-02-04$129 for 1 night

About Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos
  • Amenities: Spa tub, Outdoor pool, Playroom, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Quadruple room (sofa)

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite (sofa)

Standard Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Suite with pool view

Single Suite

Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Single Family Suite

Double Suite (bunk bed)

Double Family Suite (bunk bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Suite

Double Suite

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Family Suite

Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa)

Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Family Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Double Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite (sofa)

Deluxe Single Suite (sofa)

Luxury Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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