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Santa María Huatulco Hotel Guide. Hotels in Santa Cruz, Santa María Huatulco, Mexico

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

A balcony with wicker furniture, overlooking a marina with boats and a hilly backdrop.

1. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
3.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Antonia
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
A bamboo structure with a sign reading "NIRU" surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase.

2. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice and clean"
United States
Maria E
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

3. Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
3.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (789 reviews)
"Walking distance to Santa Cruz beach and restaurants - staff was amazing."
Canada
Angela
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
A coastal town with a marina, beach, and lush green hills in the background.

4. Hotel D Abril

Hotel D Abril
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Expensive for the room you get .. "
United States
pablo
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel D Abril
An indoor garden with lush greenery, a wooden bridge, and a stone wall.

5. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"STAFF, LOCATION AND CLEAN ROOM AND AEREAS EXECELENT"
United States
VICTOR
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship and pier.

6. Suites La Playa

Suites La Playa
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Location , safe area. beach in front nice customer service , very clean, washing machine. very good size the suite. "
United States
Luis
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Suites La Playa
A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a beach with a pier and palm trees.

7. Hotel UNNU

Hotel UNNU
2.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Pleasant, clean room with balcony and view of the beach, which is excellent for swimming. Good restaurants nearby too!"
United States
Shawna
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel UNNU
A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach.

8. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"The room bay view was excellent, centric location, the breakfast and dinner were really good and the staff were very kind, the room was nice but the only bad thing was a humidity smell in it."
United States
Antonio
The price is €274
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a pool.

9. Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (421 reviews)
"Room was tidy and staff good"
Canada
David
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
A rooftop pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and a pier.

10. EOS Suites

EOS Suites
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Pay cash onsite or wire transfer. Copy of your passport needed. WhatsApp if you need anything. Honestly, we did not see any other groups checked in. Full kitchen and mini fridge. They were friendly. Pool needs to be cleaned out but view is nice. Parking is for public but they said they had security onsite. Never saw them. No wifi. Parking is included. Location is good but currently off season. Just felt sketchy and deserted."
United States
Wendy
The price is €253
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
EOS Suites
A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

11. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Quinta Bella Huatulco
4.0 star property
Chahue, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The beach area is beautiful and more importantly not crowded."
United States
moira
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quinta Bella Huatulco
A beachside cabana with four beds, each with a canopy and pillows, overlooking a beach with boats and a pier.

12. Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club

Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club
3.5 star property
Chahue, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (919 reviews)
"Great place near the beach."
United States
Corina
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

13. Princess Mayev Hotel

Princess Mayev Hotel
3.5 star property
Chahue, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (925 reviews)
"Nice views, great location."
United States
Palmira
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Princess Mayev Hotel
A swimming pool with a stone feature and a wall with the text "Arenas Del Pacifico Hotel".

14. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

Hotel Arenas del Pacífico
3.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (142 reviews)
"Hotel well maintained, staff so helpful . Breakfast delicious . I will stay here again for sure. "
Canada
Rebecca
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Arenas del Pacífico
A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.

15. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco
3.5 star property
Sector R, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff very kind and room was clean"
United States
Francisco
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco
An indoor restaurant with wooden floors, thatched ceiling, and multiple seating areas.

16. Best Western Posada Chahue

Best Western Posada Chahue
3.0 star property
Sector R, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (275 reviews)
"Great location. Great pool, restaurant, and a free pool table in the lobby!"
Canada
Keith
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Best Western Posada Chahue
A covered walkway with a thatched roof, leading to a pool area.

17. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco
3.0 star property
Chahue, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"Great staff, location, pool, restaurant. Loved everything about this hotel."
United States
Carmen
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco
A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

18. Canadian Resorts Huatulco

Canadian Resorts Huatulco
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Very nice and very nearby bahía also in front of the tour at the bahías "
United States
EFREN
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Canadian Resorts Huatulco
A circular viewing area with a thatched roof, a pool, and a view of a body of water.

19. Hotel Playa Fandango

Hotel Playa Fandango
3.0 star property
Chahue, 1 km from Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (278 reviews)
"The view; the room, the quiet, the beauty, everything was incredible. "
United States
Jill
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel Playa Fandango
Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, a pool, and a stone pathway.

20. Xquenda Huatulco Spa

Xquenda Huatulco Spa
3.5 star property
Chahue, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"The place is clean and near the beach. It's a rustic room, no iron in the room, for ice you need to request in front desk. The parking is limited and small (only 3 cars). The room is very simple, to be honest you can find a better room for the same price."
United States
Joel Perez
Xquenda Huatulco Spa
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Compare popular hotels in Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with wicker furniture, overlooking a marina with boats and a hilly backdrop.
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
View
A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach.
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
177 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship and pier.
Suites La Playa
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
18 reviews
View
A bamboo structure with a sign reading "NIRU" surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase.
Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,004 reviews
View
An indoor garden with lush greenery, a wooden bridge, and a stone wall.
Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
View

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop and calm sea at sunset.

Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or Bocana del Rio Copalita Archaeological Zone.

A sandy beach with clear blue water, a red flag, and informational signs.

Chahue

While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.

A coastal landscape with rocky islands and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A sunset over the ocean with a sandy beach and cacti in the foreground.
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Arrocito

If you're spending some time in Arrocito, Tangolunda Bay and Playa Arrocito are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with clear blue waters, a white building with blue accents, palm trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Tangolunda

While visiting Tangolunda, you might make a stop by sights like Tangolunda Beach and Tangolunda Bay.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great and very welcoming! The rooms are nice and clean."
Benjamin Hernandez 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Santa Cruz?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa María Huatulco's Santa Cruz neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller data, Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club is one of the top choices for your stay in Santa Cruz. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG and Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options in Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa María Huatulco area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa María Huatulco neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Santa Cruz are Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay. While you're out sightseeing, Playa Yerbabuena and La Entrega Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa María Huatulco.