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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

1. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful resort! Very nice staff and lovely atmosphere."
United States
Haleh
The price is P15,975
P22,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seascape Beach Resort

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is P7,198
P8,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

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, (1,187 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 P10,545
P12,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is P8,478
P9,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location love the staffI'm"
United States
Deborah
The price is P11,976
P13,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Monarch Cove Inn

6. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is P8,371
P9,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

7. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jose
The price is P7,664
P8,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, updated hotel. Continental breakfast only."
United States
Nhu
The price is P6,137
P7,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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, (1,347 reviews)
"Great location by beautiful beach and boardwalk"
United States
Jill Susanne
The price is P9,011
P10,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. 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 P10,488
P14,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Chaminade Resort & Spa

11. 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, (1,015 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 P3,575
P4,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,268 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is P8,719
P10,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

13. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is P8,469
P9,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (886 reviews)
"It was a beautiful area to stay at, and the room is very spacious super close to the beach me and my family really liked it"
United States
Richard
The price is P11,291
P12,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

15. 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 P7,412
P8,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
10.7 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (466 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is P5,363
P6,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, good location"
United States
Hoa
The price is P6,343
P7,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Mission Inn

18. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff."
United States
Jason
The price is P5,201
P6,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Carousel Beach Inn

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
11.9 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,172 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is P9,053
P10,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
9.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (624 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is P10,106
P11,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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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.

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.

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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 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.
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.