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Accommodation near Playa Santa Cruz

Terrace/patio
Rooms Huatulco

Rooms Huatulco

3.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (123)
"Very clean, staff was very helpful. Nice pool area, within walking distance of beaches and the downtown square. Overall excellent experience "
Canada
Lance
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Rooms Huatulco
Front of property
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

4.0 star property
Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83)
"Fantastic hotel with a great location and a marvelous staff. Will definitely be back."
United States
Hipolito
The price is AU$494
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
Food and drink
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, (224)
"Love the Christmas lights and music. Service was awesome "
Canada
Heather
Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco
7 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Quinta Bella Huatulco

Quinta Bella Huatulco

3.5 star property
Chahue, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great resort to rest and relax at. Restruants were great and the snorkeling off the beach was also amazing !"
Canada
Michelle
Quinta Bella Huatulco
Beach nearby
Hotel Huatulco Maxico

Hotel Huatulco Maxico

3.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83)
"Very clean rooms and great staff."
Canada
Michael
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hotel Huatulco Maxico
Building design
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club

Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club

4.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (846)
"Our stay was great and we loved how close to the local shops and beech we were."
United States
Alberto Barrera
The price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
Interior
Hotel Xestal

Hotel Xestal

2.5 star property
Sector R, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159)
"No Air conditioning. There was a fan but it shook to an easy state. The noise from the city life was loud late as it is a touristy town. BUT The staff was friendly and had some good recommendations for local fare though it ended up being the most expensive meal of our trip. The pool was fun too. 3/5. "
Canada
Andrew
Hotel Xestal
Bar (on property)
Best Western Posada Chahue

Best Western Posada Chahue

3.0 star property
Sector R, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (236)
"Good"
Canada
Gerry
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Best Western Posada Chahue
Flat-screen TV
Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

2.0 star property
Crucecita, 1.6 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (109)
"clean and staff was nice. no amenities at all"
United States
Shiju
Mi Querida Maribel Hotel
Front of property
Casa Xtao

Casa Xtao

2.0 star property
Crucecita, 2.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Gerbacio
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Casa Xtao
2 outdoor pools
Villas Coral Huatulco

Villas Coral Huatulco

3.0 star property
Arrocito, 3.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (226)
"Thoughtful details, like the kitchen. Also welcome to use facilities after checkout, if waiting for flight or taxi"
United States
Karin
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Villas Coral Huatulco
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mansiones Cruz del Mar Huatulco

Mansiones Cruz del Mar Huatulco

3.5 star property
Chahue, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19)
"La propiedad es buena y nos atendió muy bien Alma, solo son algunos puntos a mejorar, deben de mejorar la limpieza de la alberca y jacuzzi, un día se pasaron de cloro en la misma y nos irritó la piel, el jacuzzi debería estar prendido en los mismos horarios de la alberca ya que teníamos que pedir que lo prendieran y de la misma forma deben mejorar la limpieza porque tenía insectos y basuritas, referencia al desayuno falta variedad, no está rico, es austero y la muchacha que nos atendió en el...
Mexico
Andrea Edith Moedano
Mansiones Cruz del Mar Huatulco
Lobby sitting area
Hotel Galería del Ángel

Hotel Galería del Ángel

3.0 star property
Sector R, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (136)
"The room was in good condition and clean. Good restaurants and a huge supermarket are nearby. Walkable to the beach ~7 minutes "
United Kingdom
Wing Yin
Hotel Galería del Ángel
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
AM Hotel & Plaza

AM Hotel & Plaza

3.0 star property
Crucecita, 2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (196)
"Friendly and accommodating staff !"
Canada
Joseph
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
AM Hotel & Plaza
Outdoor pool
Posada Coral

Posada Coral

2.0 star property
Crucecita, 2.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7)
"Budget friendly hotel small restaurant walking distance bed not comfortable "
United States
Olga
The price is AU$59
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Posada Coral
Exterior
Hotel CZ

Hotel CZ

2.5 star property
Crucecita, 2.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (25)
"Awesome staff and very clean."
United States
JOSE
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hotel CZ
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco

3.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Playa Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (398)
"Good location near the marina and the beach"
United States
Gilberto
The price is AU$388
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
PALMAS DE CHAHUE H (54 MTS2) | Terrace/patio
Palmas De Chahue

Palmas De Chahue

3.5 star property
Sector R, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (66)
"Walking distance to the beach and markets. Dislike that the pool was not open throuout all of our stay and cleaning service was not done either. "
United States
Perla
Palmas De Chahue
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club

Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club

3.5 star property
Chahue, 0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (823)
"Restaurant is great "
United States
Carmen
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Marina Resort & Beach Club
Exterior
Hotel UNNU

Hotel UNNU

2.0 star property
Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4)
"The view from our room was amazing!"
Canada
Todd
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel UNNU
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Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel with a great location and a marvelous staff. Will definitely be back."
Hipolito 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Hotels near other Playa Santa Cruz attractions

Chahue Beach surrounded by vibrant architecture in Santa Maria Huatulco, Mexico, with palm trees swaying under the clear blue sky

Chahue Beach

4.4/5 (650 reviews)
Play volleyball and soccer on the soft sand of Chahue Bay’s longest beach, a favorite spot among locals and tourists for outdoor recreation.
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Relaxing day at La Entrega Beach in Santa Maria Huatulco, Mexico with families enjoying sun, sand, and water activities

La Entrega Beach

4.5/5 (777 reviews)
Relax on the golden sand or discover a colorful world of underwater creatures and coral at this scenic beach, known as Huatulco’s natural aquarium.
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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. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 243 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Santa Cruz?
Adjacent to Playa Santa Cruz, Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good options close by include Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club and Quinta Bella Huatulco.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Playa Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 243 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Playa Santa Cruz.
What can I see and do near Playa Santa Cruz?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Huatulco National Park and El Zócalo. 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, Playa Arrocito and Tangolunda Bay, take some time to really appreciate nature.