The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Santa Cruz in Santa María Huatulco - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table set for four, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A rooftop pool area with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

1. Rooms M

Arrecife, 1.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Marco

₹4,147

₹5,159 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and steps leading to a pool.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, blender, and a sink. There are also fruits and a sign that says "BE HAPPY".

An outdoor patio with a pergola, seating area, and a view of a red building and trees.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

2. Rooms Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Bainy

₹4,486

₹5,428 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, overlooking a marina with boats and a hilly backdrop.

A compact room with a small refrigerator, a wooden table, and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Antonia

₹8,292

₹9,868 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A nighttime view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a thatched roof, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A dining area with a brick wall, a buffet counter, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

4. Mayev Express

Crucecita, 1.6 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Jose

₹6,534

₹7,776 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city at night.

A hotel room with a bed, a table, and chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea and greenery.

A resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

Chahue, 0.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Palmira

₹8,899

₹10,590 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered walkway with a thatched roof, leading to a pool area.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a water fountain.

A breakfast table with a coffee cup, a juice glass, a box, and pancakes with berries and whipped cream.

A colorful building with multiple doors and windows, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

6. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

Chahue, 0.9 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Carmen

₹6,117

₹7,279 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A room with a thatched ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the sea.

7. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Chahue, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Noe

₹11,902

₹14,163 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a stone feature and a wall with the text "Arenas Del Pacifico Hotel".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a wall-mounted sign.

A room with a wooden bench, a chair, and a table with a plant. There are two large vases and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.

8. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

Crucecita, 1.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Marian

₹5,562

₹6,619 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach and a coastal town.

A beach with a clear blue sky, sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

A spacious indoor dining area with wooden flooring and green chairs, featuring a thatched roof and multiple tables.

9. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Jose luis Mora

₹25,415

₹30,244 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden table and stools, a window, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a red wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a sink, and a window.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden sofa, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

10. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Lilia

₹3,335

₹3,969 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a blue-tiled edge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

An outdoor cafe with white chairs and tables under a red canopy, with a view of a park and a sign for 'TANOLANDA ZONA HOTELERA CORPALITA'.

A buffet line with various food items and utensils.

11. México Lindo

Sector R, 0.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Ruben

₹5,041

₹5,998 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A poolside area with a hammock, chairs, and terracotta pots.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a mirror, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and an air conditioner.

A modern building with a black metal gate, a stone wall, and a small plant.

12. Casa Origen Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Joseph Van

₹7,318

₹8,708 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, white chairs, and a textured wall.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of buildings.

13. Villas Coral Huatulco

Arrocito, 3.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Margarito

₹8,956

₹10,868 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Villablanca," surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with multiple windows.

A cozy living room with a pink sofa, two wooden tables, a lamp, and a door with glass panels.

14. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

Sector R, 1.1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Francisco

₹7,962

₹9,475 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An indoor restaurant with wooden floors, thatched ceiling, and multiple seating areas.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush green foliage. In the background, there is a building with a restaurant bar sign.

A beach with rocky formations and waves crashing onto the shore.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and buildings.

15. Best Western Posada Chahue

Sector R, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Keith

₹7,317

₹8,708 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal marina with multiple boats docked, a large cruise ship, and surrounding lush greenery.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a small settlement with buildings, and a bridge in the distance.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

16. Casa Danna Huatulco

Chahue, 1.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Edalisbeth

₹7,390

₹8,794 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship and pier.

A coastal area with a beach, clear blue waters, and lush green hills.

A modern living room with a large window, a dining area with a fruit basket, and a ceiling fan.

A modern living room with a black sofa, patterned chairs, a coffee table, and a view of a cruise ship through large windows.

17. Suites La Playa

Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Luis

₹11,253

₹23,317 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern reception area with a white desk, a laptop, wicker chairs, and a staircase in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, a chair, and a small table.

A bathroom with a patterned tile wall, a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

18. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

Crucecita, 1.8 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Norma

₹3,571

₹4,249 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool area with a sign for HOTEL XeStal.

A bed with a decorative towel arrangement featuring a swan and flowers, a striped bedspread, and a headboard with a floral pattern.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hot tub with a yellow exterior and a red fence surrounding it.

19. Hotel Xestal

Sector R, 1 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Joshua

₹5,609

₹6,675 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bamboo structure with a sign reading "NIRU" surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase.

A hot tub in a sunlit outdoor area with a wooden deck, a hanging chair, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden structure with a thatched roof, and a sign reading "NIRU BEACH CLUB".

A seaside resort with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and a forested hillside.

20. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Playa Santa Cruz

Maria E

₹14,608

₹17,383 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rooms M	9.6 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Rooms Huatulco	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Mayev Express	9.2 Wonderful 130 reviews	View
Princess Mayev Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 927 reviews	View

Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Quinta Bella Huatulco

8/10 Good

"Hot water was out. Otherwise the property is clean, we'll kept and very nice. The staff was great, with a very gracious and welcoming attitude."

Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Me gustó TODO de este hotel, el trato, las actividades que el lugar ofrece, las playas, la comida. No hay nada que no me haya gustado o que no haya disfrutado. 1000 de 100!"

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time my family and I stay here and both times staff are friendly and helpful and the beach is a 5 min walk, very convenient!"

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Nosotros esperamos encontrar un buen hotel para descansar y disfrutar de Huatulco, encontramos un lugar maravilloso lleno de atenciones y diversiónes con unas vistas espectaculares desde su restaurante y club con transporte gratuito y unas instalaciones increíblemente limpias . Gracias Hotel Castillo esperamos volver pronto y por supuesto que lo recomendamos a familiares y amigos"

Suites La Playa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and seamless experience!"

Hotel D Abril

8/10 Good

"Todo ok por el costo, durante la estancia"

Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco

8/10 Good

"This is a small, modest but well located hotel. The staff were extremely helpful, very friendly and the restaurant was well priced and very tasty."

Hotel Playa Fandango

8/10 Good

"The bay view was beautiful. The pool was nice. Using rather steep stairs required and our kitchenette was not adeuately stocked with basics. Watch out for ants, fo not leave food on counter."

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)

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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A beach with clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

La Entrega Beach

9.2/10 (2,059 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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A marina with several yachts docked at the pier.

Marina Chahue

8.8/10 (462 reviews)

Spot luxury yachts at this tranquil marina, which is a gateway to the picturesque beaches, bays and coves situated along Huatulco’s attractive Bahías de Huatulco.

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A red pavilion with steps leading up to it, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

El Zócalo

9.2/10 (202 reviews)

After visiting El Zócalo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa María Huatulco. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Playa Yerbabuena

8.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Yerbabuena during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Violin Beach

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Violin Beach during your travels in Santa María Huatulco? Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.

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Mercado Tres de Mayo

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Mercado Tres de Mayo during your stay in Santa María Huatulco. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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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 249 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, Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 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 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.

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Our top choices for Playa Santa Cruz hotels

1. Rooms M

2. Rooms Huatulco

3. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

4. Mayev Express

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

6. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

7. Quinta Bella Huatulco

8. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

9. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

11. México Lindo

12. Casa Origen Huatulco

13. Villas Coral Huatulco

14. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

15. Best Western Posada Chahue

16. Casa Danna Huatulco

17. Suites La Playa

18. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

19. Hotel Xestal

20. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

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Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Quinta Bella Huatulco

Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

Suites La Playa

Hotel D Abril

Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco

Hotel Playa Fandango

Other attractions near Playa Santa Cruz

Chahue Beach

La Entrega Beach

Marina Chahue

El Zócalo

Playa Yerbabuena

Violin Beach

Mercado Tres de Mayo

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