What's it like in Santa Cruz?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa María Huatulco's Santa Cruz neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda and Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations 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 refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa María Huatulco neighborhood?

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 El Zócalo are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa María Huatulco.

Santa Cruz Hotels, Santa María Huatulco

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Santa Cruz

Claudia

P11,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

2. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Santa Cruz

Antonio

P18,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

3. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Santa Cruz

Antonia

P6,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

4. Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

Santa Cruz

Laura

Beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

5. Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

Santa Cruz

Angela

P8,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

6. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

Santa Cruz

VICTOR

P4,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

7. EOS Suites

Santa Cruz

"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."

Wendy

P19,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

8. Hotel D Abril

Santa Cruz

pablo

P5,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

9. Suites La Playa

Santa Cruz

Luis

P16,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

10. Hotel UNNU

Santa Cruz

Shawna

P8,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

11. Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club

Chahue, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz

Corina

P7,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Hotelitos Suites Expres Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz

P3,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

13. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

Crucecita, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz

Nancy

P2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

14. OYO Hotel Betsua Vista Hermosa, Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz

Marco

P2,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

15. Hotel Arrecife Plus

Crucecita, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz

Ben

P3,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

16. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

Sector R, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz

Francisco

P5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

17. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Chahue, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz

Joseph Van

P8,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. Departamento listo para tu descanso

Chahue, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz

Jose David

P13,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

19. Princess Mayev Hotel

Chahue, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz

Palmira

P8,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

20. Casa Origen Huatulco

Crucecita, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz

Joseph Van

P6,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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Compare popular hotels in Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 168 reviews	View
Suites La Playa	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 17 reviews	View
Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews	View
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club	3.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 786 reviews	View

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Sector L

While there might not be top attractions in Sector L, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff in the background.

Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.

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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.

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

Tangolunda

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

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

Arrocito

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

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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."

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda was outstanding. The property was beautiful, comfortable, and provided the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. What truly made our experience memorable was the exceptional attention and warm interaction provided by the staff. Andrea, Pedro, and Itzel were especially wonderful. They were friendly, attentive, and always willing to help, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our stay. Their excellent service made a lasting impression. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would gladly return. We highly recommend Nirú Ocean Suites to travelers looking for a relaxing stay with outstanding hospitality."

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Shout out to Rodrigo( server in the bar, lobby, and buffet area) who went out of his way to always smile, be helpful, and ensure our family felt welcomed at all times while visiting this beautiful hotel! It's employees like Rodrigo that really stand out and make a difference while the boss is not looking. Hopefully Rodrigo is acknowledged for a job well done because he really cares that guests receive topo notch service. The hotel is clean and very convenient. In addition, the beds are super comfortable and the A/C will make you never want the leave the room! Good job! Would recommend : )"

La Vivienda Villa

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment had all the things I needed (refrigerator, stove, dishes, pots and pans, etc.); located a short distance from a main road in Huatulco where there was plenty of activity (shops, restaurants, hotels, beach) but far enough away to feel buffered from noise and traffic; because of the location, it is helpful to have a vehicle (as I did); hostess was helpful, polite and not at all obtrusive; there is no washer for guests but the hostess did my laundry for a minimal fee. It was the first time I stayed in a house instead of a hotel in Huatulco, and I'd stay here again rather than at a hotel."

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

2. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

3. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

4. Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

5. Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

6. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

7. EOS Suites

8. Hotel D Abril

9. Suites La Playa

10. Hotel UNNU

11. Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club

12. Hotelitos Suites Expres Huatulco

13. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

14. OYO Hotel Betsua Vista Hermosa, Huatulco

15. Hotel Arrecife Plus

16. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

17. Quinta Bella Huatulco

18. Departamento listo para tu descanso

19. Princess Mayev Hotel

20. Casa Origen Huatulco

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Sector L

Crucecita

Chahue

Tangolunda

Arrocito

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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