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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, (1,006 reviews)
"I’ve been staying at this resort for the past 10 years, and it continues to exceed my expectations every single visit. The staff is always incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrive. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality are a big part of why we keep coming back year after year. It’s rare to find a place that consistently delivers such great service, and this resort does exactly that. I highly recommend it to anyone...
United States
Monyta
The price is ₩451,030
₩624,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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, (1,003 reviews)
"miss the breakfast they used to have in dedicated 2nd building room / they said no longer offered"
United States
Rick
The price is ₩212,875
₩245,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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, (1,159 reviews)
"Nice restaurant and beautiful property"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩271,534
₩310,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. 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, (1,379 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, fast check in, every staff member was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, everything was clean and well maintained."
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩184,935
₩208,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

5. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is ₩221,225
₩252,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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
Michael
The price is ₩300,317
₩342,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice hotel near beach but away from crowds!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₩186,680
₩215,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

8. 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)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is ₩282,222
₩320,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Monarch Cove Inn

9. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved our stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sofia
The price is ₩289,587
₩330,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,286 reviews)
The price is ₩188,040
₩215,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,484 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ₩158,326
₩200,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Good, especially for the area!"
United States
jessica
The price is ₩187,227
₩214,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Exceptional staff, great breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms."
United States
Tuan
The price is ₩180,781
₩203,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

14. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Everything was amazing from the kind staff to the beautiful room."
United States
Delinda
The price is ₩266,094
₩304,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

15. 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, (1,232 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is ₩241,451
₩277,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and plan to stay again the next time we visit the Santa Cruz area."
United States
Angelica
The price is ₩212,343
₩254,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Mission Inn

17. 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, (695 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was nice"
United States
Susanne
The price is ₩157,690
₩175,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

18. 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, (1,322 reviews)
"Six miles from the boardwalk. Plenty of amenities and reasonably priced for our overnight stay."
United States
Rodney
The price is ₩258,555
₩293,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

19. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel and very clean rooms. Great location and large parking area"
United States
marco
The price is ₩224,923
₩258,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3.0 star property
29 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Alexis
The price is ₩168,497
₩187,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
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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 171 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?
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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.