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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

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

1. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful resort! Very nice staff and lovely atmosphere."
United States
Haleh
The price is ฿7,222
฿10,766 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is ฿3,823
฿4,430 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Bar (on property)

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, (1,190 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 ฿5,332
฿6,122 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is ฿4,503
฿5,184 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

5. 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
Nathan
The price is ฿4,447
฿5,120 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Indoor pool

6. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jose
The price is ฿4,071
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

7. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location love the staffI'm"
United States
Deborah
The price is ฿6,361
฿7,234 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Monarch Cove Inn
Business centre

8. 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, (1,346 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was clean."
United States
WESTRAY
The price is ฿4,786
฿5,510 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Free WiFi, bed sheets

9. 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, (1,002 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 ฿2,374
฿2,997 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

10. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel that is well maintained and a joy to stay at. The front desk staff is great for any info you may need. We will definately stay here again when we are in Capitola."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿3,260
฿3,761 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Terrace/patio

11. 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 ฿4,498
฿5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Free continental breakfast

12. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Greta rooms and breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Syria
The price is ฿3,937
฿4,519 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

13. 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, (887 reviews)
"The place they gave us was nice. Windows with a nice view. But our fireplace wasn’t working and the heater. It was a chilly night. That wasn’t a good thing."
United States
Cecilia
The price is ฿6,123
฿7,009 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome stay"
United States
Joel
The price is ฿4,098
฿4,738 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Reception

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
15 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,346 reviews)
"Location,spotless,great food."
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿4,187
฿4,796 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Property amenity

16. 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, (1,169 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is ฿4,809
฿5,535 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ฿4,174
฿4,823 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Terrace/patio

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (709 reviews)
"Great location, comfy bed, great breakfast spread and amenities, free parking. Go Slugs!"
United States
Linda
The price is ฿4,071
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Front of property

19. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is ฿3,369
฿4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
Exterior

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, (626 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 ฿5,068
฿5,816 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Find the best Rio del Mar areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff

If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Aptos Village

Aptos Village might not have many top sights, but Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Rio del Mar Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean rooms, safe location. We were there to drop off our daughter at UCSC so it was perfect for what we needed."
Eunice 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Rio del Mar like?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Aptos's Rio del Mar neighbourhood. 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 neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Rio del Mar?
Based on our traveller 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 should I expect 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 accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rio del Mar, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer 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 neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Manresa State Beach or Potbelly Beach.