
Santa Cruz Holidays
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Your Santa Cruz Holiday
Reserve a Santa Cruz holiday package and get set to experience this interesting city the easy way. Consider spending some time in the neighbourhood of Matividiri, which is good for coastal beaches and hiking. Fill your spare time with visits to Royal Plaza Mall, Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins and Aruba Town Hall, some of the things you shouldn't miss during your trip to Santa Cruz. No matter your travel plans or the size of your budget, organising a tailored Santa Cruz holiday is easy with Expedia.
Our guide on where to stay in Santa Cruz

Cas Ariba
While Cas Ariba isn't home to many top sights, Hooiberg and Donkey Sanctuary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Cruz Holiday
Santa Cruz Beach Holiday
The smell of salty sea air and fabulous ocean views are some things to look forward to on your Santa Cruz holiday. If you're eager to save on your trip to Santa Cruz, here's how to do it — opt for one of our Santa Cruz holiday deals. Grab one close to Dos Playa, only 3 kilometres from the centre of town and a must-see while here. Alternatively, select a package that puts you close to Daimari Beach, another gorgeous strip of coast. Whichever you choose, you'll be left with extra dollars in your holiday budget to have fun with.
Santa Cruz Essential Information
Language | Dutch |
|---|---|
Currency | Aruban florins |
Local Welcome | Hallo |
Local Goodbye | Dag |
Closest Airport | Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) |
Population | 12,900 |
Max Temp Winter | 27ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Baby Beach, Arashi Beach and Arikok National Park |
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
We had a mall attached to the hotel and a boat service from hotel to private island. This was the highlight of this property. The island had cooling breezes, lots of lounge chairs, good food and drinks but the highlight is the roaming flamingos. The hotel pool was also lovely
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Absolutely beautiful beach!! Room near beach which was great because there were no public bathrooms. Buffet was not a true buffet you had to wait in line to order your main dish which usually took awhile… not enough entertainment at night and absolutely no entertainment around the pool or beach during ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Great hotel with perfect location. The major downside are the rooms above the lobby bar, because it gets very loud at night.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Cruz

De Palm Island
Enjoy an outing to De Palm Island during your stay in Santa Cruz. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
What to do in Santa Cruz

Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

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