Top 10 Hotels Near Playa Santa Cruz in Santa María Huatulco for 2026

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A modern room with a dining table set for two, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, and a TV displaying a pool view.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table set for four, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

1. Rooms M

Arrecife, 1.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Marco

P2,528

P3,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and steps leading to a pool.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, blender, and a sink. There are also fruits and a sign that says "BE HAPPY".

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Rooms Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Bainy

P2,884

P3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A nighttime view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a thatched roof, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A dining area with a brick wall, a buffet counter, and a table with chairs.

3. Mayev Express

Crucecita, 1.6 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Jose

P4,699

P5,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.

A compact room with a small refrigerator, a wooden table, and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.

4. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Antonia

P4,749

P5,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

A modern room with a large window, a wooden floor, a jacuzzi, and a seating area.

A resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city at night.

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

Chahue, 0.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Palmira

P6,890

P8,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with a stone feature and a wall with the text "Arenas Del Pacifico Hotel".

A room with a wooden bench, a chair, and a table with a plant. There are two large vases and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

6. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

Crucecita, 1.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Rebecca

P3,789

P4,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a covered walkway.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the sea.

7. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Chahue, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

moira

P6,646

P7,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A poolside area with a hammock, chairs, and terracotta pots.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a mirror, and a sofa.

A modern interior with wicker furniture, a hammock, and two hanging light fixtures.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and an air conditioner.

8. Casa Origen Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Joseph Van

P4,985

P5,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A kitchen with a wooden table and stools, a window, and a potted plant.

A staircase with metal railings, a tiled floor, and potted plants along the wall.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden sofa, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a sink, and a window.

9. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Lilia

P2,162

P2,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship and pier.

A modern living room with a large window, a dining area with a fruit basket, and a ceiling fan.

A modern living room with a black sofa, patterned chairs, a coffee table, and a view of a cruise ship through large windows.

A coastal area with a pier extending into the water, surrounded by boats and buildings.

10. Suites La Playa

Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Luis

P7,667

P15,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a view of a swimming pool through a glass door, and a chair by the pool.

A spacious indoor dining area with wooden flooring and green chairs, featuring a thatched roof and multiple tables.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach and a coastal town.

11. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Antonio

P16,233

P19,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal marina with multiple boats docked, a large cruise ship, and surrounding lush greenery.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a small settlement with buildings, and a bridge in the distance.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A buffet with various food options, including fruits, vegetables, and a flower centerpiece.

12. Casa Danna Huatulco

Chahue, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Edalisbeth

P6,293

P7,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor restaurant with wooden floors, thatched ceiling, and multiple seating areas.

A pathway leading to a building with a modern design, surrounded by lush greenery and a large palm tree.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and buildings.

A beach with rocky formations and waves crashing onto the shore.

13. Best Western Posada Chahue

Sector R, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Keith

P5,279

P6,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern reception area with a white desk, a laptop, wicker chairs, and a staircase in the background.

A cityscape at night with a well-lit street, palm trees, and modern buildings.

A bathroom with a patterned tile wall, a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

14. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Norma

P2,719

P3,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bamboo structure with a sign reading "NIRU" surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase.

A hot tub in a sunlit outdoor area with a wooden deck, a hanging chair, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden structure with a thatched roof, and a sign reading "NIRU BEACH CLUB".

A seaside resort with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and a forested hillside.

15. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Maria E

P9,935

P11,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool area with a sign for HOTEL XeStal.

A bed with a decorative towel arrangement featuring a swan and flowers, a striped bedspread, and a headboard with a floral pattern.

A hotel corridor with a stone floor, green metal railings, and a view of the sky through the ceiling.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

16. Hotel Xestal

Sector R, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Joshua

P3,323

P3,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor garden with lush greenery, a wooden bridge, and a stone wall.

A lush garden with wooden furniture, including a bench and a table, surrounded by dense foliage and a bamboo structure.

A cozy reading nook with a brick wall, a bookshelf filled with books, and a large tree trunk sculpture.

A cozy interior with wooden furniture, a large plant, and a sign reading "Collectivo Pochotle".

17. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Playa Santa Cruz

VICTOR

P3,563

P4,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A gated entrance to a property named 'Mansiones' with a thatched-roof structure.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a town and mountains.

18. Mansiones Cruz del Mar Huatulco

Chahue, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

"La propiedad es buena y nos atendió muy bien Alma, solo son algunos puntos a mejorar, deben de mejorar la limpieza de la alberca y jacuzzi, un día se pasaron de cloro en la misma y nos irritó la piel, el jacuzzi debería estar prendido en los mismos horarios de la alberca ya que teníamos que pedir que lo prendieran y de la misma forma deben mejorar la limpieza porque tenía insectos y basuritas, referencia al desayuno falta variedad, no está rico, es austero y la muchacha que nos atendió en el...

Andrea Edith Moedano

P13,991

P16,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A pool table with a blue felt surface and a roulette wheel in the foreground.

19. Canadian Resorts Huatulco

0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz

EFREN

P4,388

P5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a thatched roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A buffet with various food options including salads, meats, and dips.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a coastal area with a pool and buildings in the distance.

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a few scattered rocks. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas along the beach, and a small building near the water's edge.

20. Coral Blue Huatulco All Inclusive

Arrocito, 2.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Gilbert

P12,321

P14,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rooms M	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Rooms Huatulco	9.4 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
Mayev Express	9.2 Wonderful 130 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Princess Mayev Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 925 reviews	View

Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time my family and I stay here and both times staff are friendly and helpful and the beach is a 5 min walk, very convenient!"

Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean"

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Nosotros esperamos encontrar un buen hotel para descansar y disfrutar de Huatulco, encontramos un lugar maravilloso lleno de atenciones y diversiónes con unas vistas espectaculares desde su restaurante y club con transporte gratuito y unas instalaciones increíblemente limpias . Gracias Hotel Castillo esperamos volver pronto y por supuesto que lo recomendamos a familiares y amigos"

Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

8/10 Good

"You need to take own shampoo and conditioner as what was provided is general 1 use soap. There were no wash cloths."

Suites La Playa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and seamless experience!"

Hotel D Abril

8/10 Good

"Todo ok por el costo, durante la estancia"

Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco

8/10 Good

"This is a small, modest but well located hotel. The staff were extremely helpful, very friendly and the restaurant was well priced and very tasty."

Hotel Playa Fandango

8/10 Good

"The bay view was beautiful. The pool was nice. Using rather steep stairs required and our kitchenette was not adeuately stocked with basics. Watch out for ants, fo not leave food on counter."

Other attractions near Playa Santa Cruz

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

Chahue Beach

9.0/10 (1,655 reviews)

Play volleyball and soccer on the soft sand of Chahue Bay’s longest beach, a favorite spot among locals and tourists for outdoor recreation.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

La Entrega Beach

9.2/10 (2,059 reviews)

Relax on the golden sand or discover a colorful world of underwater creatures and coral at this scenic beach, known as Huatulco’s natural aquarium.

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A marina with several yachts docked at the pier.

Marina Chahue

8.8/10 (462 reviews)

Spot luxury yachts at this tranquil marina, which is a gateway to the picturesque beaches, bays and coves situated along Huatulco’s attractive Bahías de Huatulco.

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A red pavilion with steps leading up to it, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

El Zócalo

9.2/10 (202 reviews)

After visiting El Zócalo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa María Huatulco. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Playa Yerbabuena

8.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Yerbabuena during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Violin Beach

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Violin Beach during your travels in Santa María Huatulco? Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area, or seek out its snorkeling spots.

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Mercado Tres de Mayo

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mercado Tres de Mayo during your stay in Santa María Huatulco. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Santa Cruz?

Playa Santa Cruz is located in Santa María Huatulco. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 250 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Santa Cruz?

Adjacent to Playa Santa Cruz, Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club and Quinta Bella Huatulco.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Playa Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 250 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Playa Santa Cruz.

What can I see and do near Playa Santa Cruz?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at El Zócalo and Huatulco National Park. Chahue Beach, La Entrega Beach, and Maguey Bay are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. At Santa Cruz Bay, Tangolunda Bay, and Tangolunda Beach, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Playa Santa Cruz hotels

1. Rooms M

2. Rooms Huatulco

3. Mayev Express

4. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

6. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

7. Quinta Bella Huatulco

8. Casa Origen Huatulco

9. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

10. Suites La Playa

11. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

12. Casa Danna Huatulco

13. Best Western Posada Chahue

14. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

15. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

16. Hotel Xestal

17. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

18. Mansiones Cruz del Mar Huatulco

19. Canadian Resorts Huatulco

20. Coral Blue Huatulco All Inclusive

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Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

Suites La Playa

Hotel D Abril

Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco

Hotel Playa Fandango

Other attractions near Playa Santa Cruz

Chahue Beach

La Entrega Beach

Marina Chahue

El Zócalo

Playa Yerbabuena

Violin Beach

Mercado Tres de Mayo

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