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Our top choices for Playa Santa Cruz hotels

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

1. Rooms M

Rooms M
3.0 star property
Arrecife, 1.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely amazing! We even had dinner and a sunset on the rooftop patio!"
United States
Kimberlee
The price is SAR 179
SAR 219 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Rooms M
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

2. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
3.5 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Everything is good"
United States
Carlos
The price is SAR 299
SAR 356 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

3. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Quinta Bella Huatulco
4.0 star property
Chahue, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms and close to town"
United States
Noe
The price is SAR 444
SAR 528 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Quinta Bella Huatulco
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

4. Princess Mayev Hotel

Princess Mayev Hotel
3.5 star property
Chahue, 0.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (930 reviews)
"Nice views, great location."
United States
Palmira
The price is SAR 377
SAR 449 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Princess Mayev Hotel
A nighttime view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

5. Mayev Express

Mayev Express
3.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.6 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"Very nice and clean room, friendly and efficient staff...great breakfast"
United States
Jose
The price is SAR 275
SAR 327 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Mayev Express
A covered walkway with a thatched roof, leading to a pool area.

6. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco
3.0 star property
Chahue, 0.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Gran Juquila Hotel. Clean room. Great water pressure on shower. Great food options at the restaurant. Great services throughout the hotel, taxi service, great massage space, tour guide options, mini convenience store. Great location to the beach and nearby restaurants. 15 minute walk to Huatulco center or 5 minute drive. We loved it and will be going back every time we can."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is SAR 297
SAR 354 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco
A pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and steps leading to a pool.

7. Rooms Huatulco

Rooms Huatulco
3.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay very convenient and "
United States
Bainy
The price is SAR 224
SAR 271 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rooms Huatulco
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, < 0.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Everything the grandiose view, of the beach, the pool, the,room wuaaa food 😋, people.. everything so nice..thank you all of you huatulco"
United States
Jose luis Mora
The price is SAR 928
SAR 1,104 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
A swimming pool with a blue-tiled edge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. México Lindo

México Lindo
3.5 star property
Sector R, 0.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"Everything was exelent"
United States
Ruben
The price is SAR 194
SAR 231 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
México Lindo
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

10. Villas Coral Huatulco

Villas Coral Huatulco
3.0 star property
Arrocito, 3.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (330 reviews)
"is a biutiful place"
United States
Margarito
The price is SAR 298
SAR 355 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Villas Coral Huatulco
A kitchen with a wooden table and stools, a window, and a potted plant.

11. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

HOTEL CASA PALMARES
2.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Good spot close to everyting staff very helpfull and friendly"
United States
Evaristo
The price is SAR 128
SAR 153 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
HOTEL CASA PALMARES
A poolside area with a hammock, chairs, and terracotta pots.

12. Casa Origen Huatulco

Casa Origen Huatulco
2.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Property was very close to the center. The staff was very kind and nice. Rooms were big and super clean. Very quiet neighborhood."
United States
Joseph Van
The price is SAR 229
SAR 272 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Casa Origen Huatulco
A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.

13. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco
3.5 star property
Sector R, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff very kind and room was clean"
United States
Francisco
The price is SAR 329
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship and pier.

14. Suites La Playa

Suites La Playa
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 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 SAR 433
SAR 896 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Suites La Playa
An indoor restaurant with wooden floors, thatched ceiling, and multiple seating areas.

15. Best Western Posada Chahue

Best Western Posada Chahue
3.0 star property
Sector R, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (277 reviews)
"Excelente"
United States
Mauricio
The price is SAR 281
SAR 335 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Best Western Posada Chahue
A swimming pool area with a sign for HOTEL XeStal.

16. Hotel Xestal

Hotel Xestal
2.5 star property
Sector R, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (169 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff! We really enjoyed our stay."
United States
Joshua
The price is SAR 225
SAR 268 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hotel Xestal
A coastal marina with multiple boats docked, a large cruise ship, and surrounding lush greenery.

17. Casa Danna Huatulco

Casa Danna Huatulco
3.0 star property
Chahue, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (220 reviews)
"Breakfast was really good. Variety of food. Coffee and the chocomilk was delicious. "
United States
Edalisbeth
The price is SAR 322
SAR 383 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Casa Danna Huatulco
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

18. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

Mi Querida Maribel Hotel
2.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (158 reviews)
"Is location is perfect you have shops and restaurants at walking distance"
United States
Norma
The price is SAR 153
SAR 183 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Mi Querida Maribel Hotel
A bamboo structure with a sign reading "NIRU" surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase.

19. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was very clean and so was the hotel. I would go back if I ever go back to Huatulco."
United States
Elsa Ivonne
The price is SAR 615
SAR 732 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club
An indoor garden with lush greenery, a wooden bridge, and a stone wall.

20. Hotel Casa Lasibe Café

Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Playa 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 SAR 245
SAR 292 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern room with a dining table set for two, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, and a TV displaying a pool view.
Rooms M
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
62 reviews
View
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
Quinta Bella Huatulco
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
Princess Mayev Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
930 reviews
View
A nighttime view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.
Mayev Express
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
130 reviews
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Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Had a seven day stay at this property. Experienced a great stay. Our housekeeper was excellent, made little animals from our towels. Was so surprised! Properly is centrally located. Town is a short bus/cab ride. Beach is a five minute walk. Excellent stay and service."
Elizabeth 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

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)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Chahue Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this romantic area, or seek out its snorkeling spots.
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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 249 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 249 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Santa Cruz?
For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Playa Santa Cruz, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
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.