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Our top choices for Rio del Mar hotels

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!"
United States
Shelly
The price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"My family is making this our yearly trip we love the resort so much. Great rooms, golf cart service to the beach. Everything was amazing! This is our second year in a row staying in their 2 bedroom villa."
United States
Ruben
The price is AU$626
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Seascape Beach Resort

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
25.8 km from Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,031 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
20.1 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (586 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
National 9 Santa Cruz

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
18.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (508 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Fern River Resort

Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Rio del Mar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (256 reviews)
"Great little spot. Super clean. Great staff."
United States
Mike
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (998 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Monarch Cove Inn

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
30.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,010 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"
United States
David
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

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, (673 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was nice"
United States
Susanne
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (907 reviews)
"Very nice staff, in a beautiful location."
United States
Ed
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Morganhill Inn Motel

Morganhill Inn Motel
2.0 star property
27.5 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (243 reviews)
"Clean room, everything worked, lighted parking, nice area."
United States
Abel
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Morganhill Inn Motel

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, (397 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Budget inn

Budget inn
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Rio del Mar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (23 reviews)
"I just like it out there. Quiet. Stars. Watershed hikes. It's good. Rooms and bath are comfy."
United States
Steven
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Budget inn

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
30.3 km from Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (777 reviews)
"Nice room with very soft pillows. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Would stay there again for the price. Parking was close and safe."
United States
Kelli
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Exceptional staff, great breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms."
United States
Tuan
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,076 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"
United States
Maria
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Seaside Inn & Suites

Travel Inn Gilroy

Travel Inn Gilroy
2.5 star property
29.2 km from Rio del Mar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (180 reviews)
"Great price nice room clean quiet area. No coffee in the room. Bed was good no working usb ports. Property needs weeding and cleaning. Tires stacked buckets strewn about in the weeds. Truckers parking lot was ok. Easy access to hiway south n north 101. Staff was good informative funny. I would stay there again."
United States
mike
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Travel Inn Gilroy

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
12.4 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Beachview Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
12 km from Rio del Mar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (968 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Our guide on where to stay in Rio del Mar

Find the best Rio del Mar areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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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 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 173 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?
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 neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Potbelly Beach or New Brighton State Beach.