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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Garden
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1529)
"Clean rooms friendly staff good for a quick overnight stay "
United States
Ronald
The price is ₩79,704
₩93,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩82,509
₩105,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Surf City Inn and Suites
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1272)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
The price is ₩118,347
₩149,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mission Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Staff was awesome! I would definitely stay here again! "
United States
Miguel
The price is ₩94,559
₩125,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Beachview Inn
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is ₩94,113
₩110,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Torch Lite Inn
Front of property
Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn
2.0 star property
Marina
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"It was such a wonderful experience to stay at this place! The Staff at the office was so nice and the lady was so friendly and kind! I’d absolutely recommend and would love to book again and keep it in my favorite places! Thank you Old Marina Inn!!! "
United States
Maria D
The price is ₩63,975
₩77,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Old Marina Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Loved it will definitely stay here again "
United States
Yazmin Elizabeth
The price is ₩86,862
₩119,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Reception
National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (178)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is ₩103,340
₩119,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
National 9 Santa Cruz
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (854)
"Excellent housekeeping, clean rooms. Good refrigerator and microwave, nice bathtub, lots of hot water staff at the front desk was very friendly."
United States
bart
The price is ₩89,093
₩104,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior
Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
2.0 star property
Gilroy
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Good area to stay in. "
United States
Lucy
The price is ₩107,872
₩119,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
Garden
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308)
"Nice"
United States
Jose
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Budget inn

Budget inn

Budget inn
2.5 star property
Morgan Hill
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Good"
United States
Stan
The price is ₩99,731
₩112,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Budget inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (64)
"rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice."
United States
Henry
The price is ₩98,992
₩110,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Drift Inn
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is ₩184,686
₩213,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"The room was clean and the staff very friendly. Would stay again."
Canada
Susan
The price is ₩116,721
₩135,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Aqua Breeze Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Very affordable "
United States
Gilbert
The price is ₩98,911
₩122,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
Watsonville
7.4 out of 10, Good, (88)
"Friendly staff."
United States
Eduardo Rodriguez
The price is ₩99,649
₩111,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
ROYAL INN
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"I definitely will return. Hotel was recently upgraded. Great service! Thank you!"
United States
Rosalie
The price is ₩111,681
₩129,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
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Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room. Great they have a restaurant with indoor and seating. Sam will keep your heater going when dining ouside by the koi pond. Andrea (drea) is an excellent server. With her beaming personality she described dishes and made recommendations. The bar had a latin band to dance the night away."
leia 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Aptos Motels information

Number of reviews
15,314
Accommodation
60 Motels
Lowest Price
₩77,955
Highest Price
₩213,335

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Aptos?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Aptos. Top sights to visit include Monterey Bay.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Aptos?
Here you'll find some of our customers' favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Aptos is 20.2 mi (32.4 km) away. Ocean Pacific Lodge: Enjoy access to the 2 hot tubs, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the heart of Aptos. Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South: Central Aptos is 23.8 mi (38.3 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Beach Street Inn and Suites: 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from the heart of Aptos. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave.
What things can I to do in Aptos?
Take time out to enjoy the popular beaches in this family-friendly, walkable area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Aptos speak highly of its restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Monterey Bay, Rio Del Mar Beach, and Seacliff State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Seascape Golf Club, New Brighton State Beach, and Beer Can Beach.
What's the seasonal weather like in Aptos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Aptos to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Aptos is 27 inches.
What are my options for getting around Aptos when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Aptos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 6.8 mi (11 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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