Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Hotels in Santa Cruz rated best by other travellers

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Highest rated hotelHotel y Restaurante El Marino – 4.2

How to find the best hotel deals in Santa Cruz

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How to find the best hotel deal in Santa Cruz

  • Want to find hotel deals as quickly and easily as flights? Our smart search engine takes care of it all. Here's how you can save time and money when searching for your Santa Cruz hotel.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You're more likely to score a lower rate on a Santa Cruz hotel and have more options to choose from when you plan ahead.

  • However, you could still come across last-minute deals. Although prices typically increase closer to your stay, some places drop rates a day or two before to avoid rooms sitting empty, especially in low season.

  • Stay flexible with your dates, snag better rates. Search for hotels in different months or seasons. Even going middle of the week (instead of weekends) can lead to big savings.

  • Save yourself from extra fees by searching for stays with free cancellation. If your travel dates shift or a better offer shows up, you can cancel without penalty.

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Central Santa Cruz

  • Central Santa Cruz places you right in the heart of it all. If sightseeing is at the top of your to-do list, stay at any of these hotels and you'll find yourself near some big-name attractions.

  • Plan a stay at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz if you want to be close to Payasos y mascaradas Pata e' buey. Around 0.80 kilometres from this top sight, this Santa Cruz hotel sets the stage for easy exploring.

When to go to Santa Cruz

  • Weather plays a big role in choosing the right time to visit. If you prefer warmer conditions, March typically delivers with a maximum high temperature of 35ºC (95ºF).

  • December is the coolest time of year, with lows of 19ºC (66ºF).

  • For a lower chance of grey skies, search for Santa Cruz hotels during January. With an average of one day of rain, this is the driest month.

  • The wettest time of year is June. Visit then and you'll likely get around 27 days of rainfall.

Best hotels in Santa Cruz

Best budget hotels

  • A great trip doesn't have to mean a huge hotel bill. When you book a budget Santa Cruz hotel, you can spend more on what matters and less on where you crash at night. You can expect basic comforts like Wi-Fi, simple breakfasts, and cosy beds at these reasonably priced stays.

  • Hacienda Santa Elena is a 3-star option that gives you what you need without the extras. A restaurant and a 24-hour front desk are among its amenities.

Best hotels with a pool

  • Pool hotels in Santa Cruz come in a variety of shapes and sizes. City hotels tend to feature rooftop or indoor pools, while resorts generally go big with multiple swimming areas and extras like water slides. Whether you're here for downtime or playtime, you'll find a stay that fits.

  • Enjoy lazy days by the water at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz. Along with an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Cruz hotel offers a garden and Wi-Fi.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Cruz: FAQs

In Santa Cruz, the expected average temperature in September is 27°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 34°C. The coolest month is November, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is February.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Cruz with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 900 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,120 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is R 1,681 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 1,751. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz could be Sunday.

The nearest airport to Santa Cruz is Tamarindo Airport (TNO), which is 26.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Nosara Beach Airport, which is 31.9km from the city centre.
Liberia Airport, which is 37.0km from the city centre.
Cobano Airport, which is 82.3km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz is currently around R 1,272 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 964 per night.