We always enjoy seeing you Rosie R. It's great to know that our hotel is your home away from home. Thank you for noting the upgrades to the rooms. The Owner and General Manager take all guests comments into consideration while planning changes and upgrades to the property. The hotel definitely offers the perfect location and easy access to local... More

Hello Robert C. As a seasoned traveler your sincere acknowledgement to the front desk staff, housekeeping and maintenance team are very appreciated. We always look forward to your visits; you are just like family to us! More

Hello Valhala95014, The time you've taken to write a review regarding our Hotel is appreciated. Thank you for stating that the Hotel is "Very Acceptable". It seems we hit the mark on all areas that are very important not only to you but to 99.9% of our guests! You rated us at 3 stars. I'm curious is there anything we... More

Hi David F, It's great to hear that you had a good time while staying with us. Room 147 does offer what we refer to as a "sneak peek" of the ocean. Guests always enjoy the view from the balcony. Thank you for taking note that the room and building have been recently remodeled. We appreciate your recommendation to our... More

Hello JanoCheney, Thank you for noting the property grounds, the cleanliness of the rooms and the efficiency of our Front Desk staff. We are glad that you enjoyed the breakfast. Our continental breakfast is certainly much more than the traditional croissant, oj and coffee usually served at other establishments. The nearby beautiful beaches certainly contributes to the “Gem” that our... More

Greetings Napachad, You can’t beat the rates considering the many amenities we offer. The hotel’s close proximity to the beach really adds to the affordability! The Jr. suite is an excellent room to stay in for a family of six. It seems your family had a fun time at the beach. It’s always good to hear that our guests enjoy... More

Dear Chiefan 1, Judging by your review you really took advantage of your stay at the Rio Sands. Our location does offer convenient and easy access to both Santa Cruz and Monterey areas. We are pleased that you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and lovely surroundings. Like you, couples enjoy the location and often make reference to the Rio Sands as... More

Aloha, JDH96703 We appreciate your continued patronage. It seems you’ve stayed in various room types during your visits to the Rio Sands. If you have a preferred room type just give us a call and we will update your guest profile to reflect your favorite room. If this is helpful; our king rooms offer the tempurpedic mattresses. Time and time... More

Dear Debra H, Thank you so much for your review! It sounds like you always have a great time while staying with us and we couldn't be happier to be your top escape destination! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, The Staff of the Rio Sands More