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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, (1,001 reviews)
"We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!"
United States
Shelly
The price is NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 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 NZ$740
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 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, (1,029 reviews)
"It was a very relaxing spot and the staff was great"
United States
Tina
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
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 NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 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, (222 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is NZ$156
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, (507 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 NZ$362
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 NZ$130
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 NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
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, (2,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a few days!"
United States
Dulguun
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
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, (672 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was nice"
United States
Susanne
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 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 NZ$219
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 NZ$134
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, (395 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 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, (22 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 NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 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)
"Very nice hotel and clean room which is located in a very nice neighborhood with walking areas and lots of choices for dining and shopping. "
United States
Shahrokh
The price is NZ$241
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 NZ$253
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, (1,074 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$221
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 NZ$171
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, (1,010 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
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 NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 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.