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Top hotels and accommodation in Santa Cruz

Wave Maze

2.0 star property
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Wave Maze

Estudio Para dos Personas-stella Maris Villa Free Pick UP!

2.0 star property
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Estudio Para dos Personas-stella Maris Villa Free Pick UP!

Flashback Hostel

1.0 star property
The price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Flashback Hostel

AH Maio Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Great location, excellent friendly staff and very helpful."
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
AH Maio Hotel

Vista para o Mar

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Agostino made me feel very welcome and helped out whenever I had questions. His place is a beautiful spot located close to the beach and more than worth the cost!"
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Vista para o Mar

Room in Guest Room - Deluxe Double Room With Balcony in Vila do Maio

3.0 star property
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Room in Guest Room - Deluxe Double Room With Balcony in Vila do Maio

Room in Guest Room - Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in Vila do Maio

2.0 star property
Room in Guest Room - Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in Vila do Maio

Room in Guest Room - Beautiful Deluxe Double Room in the City Center - Wifi and Ac

2.5 star property
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Room in Guest Room - Beautiful Deluxe Double Room in the City Center - Wifi and Ac

Room in Guest Room - Beautiful 1 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 - Ah Maio

2.5 star property
Room in Guest Room - Beautiful 1 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 - Ah Maio

Room in Guest Room - Very Comfortable bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 - Ah Maio

2.5 star property
Room in Guest Room - Very Comfortable bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 - Ah Maio

Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (150)
"The hotel is good but the are a number of little things that were annoying the shower head would not stay in position,one could hear the people in the rooms next door."
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35)
"I love the place"
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (237)
"Nice pool and easy walking to some nearby restaurants "
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Syds Guesthouse I

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Extremely wonderful stay twice in a week (we went back because it was so nice and so close to beach). Host was helpful with advice and taxis. Breakfast was homemade and amazing and different each day."
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Syds Guesthouse I

SYD’S CITY CENTER Bed and Breakfast

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
SYD’S CITY CENTER Bed and Breakfast

Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70)
"One of the best place to stay in Praia for me. Everyone is friendly and eager to help in anyway.:)"
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

Hotel Pérola

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129)
"Well located place in Praia, lovely staff always happy to help. I had a great stay there. "
The price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Hotel Pérola

Morabeza Kriol Hostel

1.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (5)
"This is no hotel like the name would suggest. It is one room in a family house in a slum with no working showers, wi-fi, dirty bathrooms, sometimes even with no toilet paper."
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Morabeza Kriol Hostel

Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (126)
"Staff was friendly and very accomodating. Would definitely go back!!"
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Hotel Santa Maria

Praia Confort

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (64)
"I love staying here because the people are wonderful, the location is great and views are refreshing at morning and evening"
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Praia Confort
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 20 restaurants. Two other options for your visit to the area are Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel and Hotel Pérola. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Villa Santa Cruz Santiago: This highly rated holiday home rental in Santa Cruz is located near the beach, and offers a garden, daily housekeeping and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and an electric kettle. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay for a romantic getaway to Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a favourite hotel for couples, and features slippers and massages on the beach. See all romantic hotels in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a top beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 20 restaurants, and it's located on Pedra Badejo Beach . Villa Sao Jose is another good choice for your stay near the beach. See more stays near the beach in Santa Cruz.

What are some hotels with pools in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a top hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 20 restaurants. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

What is the best spa hotel in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a highly recommended beach spa hotel featuring 20 restaurants and a beach bar. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find beachside massages. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

What is staying in Santa Cruz like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, including the beaches, shopping and museums. In Santa Cruz, there are 11 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

What are the top places to visit in Santa Cruz?

Favourite places to visit include Pedra Badejo Beach, Porto Madeira and Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Poilão Dam and Espinho Branco. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Santa Cruz?

The hottest months are usually October and September, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 22°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 257 mm.