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A modern lobby with a large ship decoration, wooden furniture, and a laptop on a table.

1. The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa

Panaji

₹3,508 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a yellow float, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a blue facade.

2. The Hosteller Goa, Anjuna

Arpora

Srinivas

₹2,544 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden furniture, a thatched roof, and hanging lamps.

3. Madpackers Goa

Anjuna

Meena

₹3,303 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A brightly colored building with a tiled roof and a yellow facade.

4. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Panaji

Fontainhas

Ida Walle

₹4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit interior.

5. The Hosteller Bam Goa Saligao

Saligao

₹4,237 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden interior with a bench and a table, a ceiling fan, and a view of a garden through an open doorway.

6. Green Nest Hostel

Arpora

₹1,620 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

A swimming pool with a concrete wall and a sign reading "GETUPGO".

7. The Hosteller Goa, Candolim

Candolim

₹3,376 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden shelves, and a large mirror.

8. Moustache Goa Luxuria - Hostel

Vagator

Matthew

₹5,820 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

9. goSTOPS PLUS Goa Candolim

Calangute

₹1,902 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A multi-story building with a swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants.

10. Jungle by sturmfrei Vagator

Vagator

yuya

₹1,998 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.

11. ronz vis da praia

Calangute Beach Area

₹5,250 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a window with a curtain, a door leading outside, and a poster on the wall.

12. U.R.D.Ki You are the key Hostels

Anjuna

Alfio

₹2,422 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A pool area with two sun loungers, a covered seating area, and a glass-enclosed pool.

13. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Vagator

Vagator

₹3,127 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A colorful outdoor seating area with vibrant cushions and a modern architectural design.

14. goSTOPS Goa Baga

Baga

₹3,105 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A pool table in an outdoor area with a mural on the wall behind it.

15. Half Orange

Vagator

jitesh

₹3,063 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with curtains.

16. The Hosteller Bam Goa Calangute

Calangute Beach Area

₹3,552 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

17. Salt & Coco

Ashvem

Chloe

₹3,847 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

A hammock with string lights hanging above it, set against a stone wall and palm trees.

18. SPACELAND Mandrem

Mandrem

Pranshu

₹1,641 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.

19. The Social Stays Goa

Morjim

₹2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A swimming pool with blue tiled edges, surrounded by palm trees and a corrugated metal fence.

20. The Hosteller Goa, Morjim

Morjim

₹2,577 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with vast estate of well maintained gardens. Clean pristine beach right next to the hotel. Loved the room with the plunge pool. Staff were very helpful. Services were excellent. They even provided free taxi services from/to the airport! Brest was included and had lot of variety options. If you can afford then don't hesitate to stay in Taj resort!"

Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for 1 night before travelling back to Mumbai, me and my 11 yo son. The hotel is on beautiful grounds and spread out with lots of low rise bungalows. We were given a 1st floor room with a beautiful view of the sea. If you want a week beach holiday, this would be a lovely place, you could stay here happily. The room was lovely and clean. There were a few bungalows being renovated so it would have been upsetting to be in one of the bungalows nearby with drilling and building works going on all day. Having been to 6 other hotels on our stay we had come accustomed to the amazing service in India, so was disappointed with the service at this hotel, as this is supposed to be a 5 star hotel. At breakfast we were totally ignored, at the pool bar we stood there for about 15 minutes waiting, the pool staff weren't overly friendly. We came here as it listed a lot of activities for my son to do, but most of these weren't on, so there was just a zipline and wall climb, which took about 15 minutes. Couldn't find the football and no zorbing in the pool. Prices for food and drink here were extremely expensive, especially when you aren't getting the service. You can walk along the beach and there are lots of restaurants to eat at. Outside is a baskins robbins and we ate at a lovely restaurant outside the gates by the roundabout. Overall it is probably a nice place to stay for a family holiday if you get all inclusive but we wouldn't stay again."

Ronil Goa - a JdV by Hyatt hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just stayed at the hotel for 10 nights and loved it. The property is very clean and well maintained. Rooms are a little on the small side so I suggest spending a little more for a bigger room. Pool area is clean and tidy with nice beds and a swim up bar. There are not many beds but we never had problems getting one every day. Lovely pizzas, good cocktails and fantastic happy hours. Spa prices are not dissimilar to those in town so we opted to use the hotel and wasn't disappointed. Breakfast is excellent, lots of choice and all very fresh. Staff are all fantastic and attentive. We paid for a private family event and they went above and beyond to make it special. Thank you Ronil Hyatt we had a great time."

Grand Hyatt Goa

8/10 Good

"A beautiful hotel, exceptionally clean. A large wedding departed the day we checked in and another checked in while we were there. They book the majority of the hotel, so it does feel a bit like normal guests are surplus. Areas sectioned off, music pounding, wedding guests returning late at night, waking us. Our Air con broke, we told front desk, three hours later nobody had come, had to call again and someone was sent. Keys to our room stopped working so we were stuck in the hallway, again three calls and 40 mins for someone to bring new keys ( we were just out of the pool, so didn’t want to go to reception) My husband used the spa, which he said was perfect, but again, no one to help/assist on where to go once he checked in. Everything just felt a little like a battle, hiccups happen but it’s how they are resolved that leaves an impression."

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to relax in historic settings with great views. The staff is top notch and the included breakfast had lots of fresh made options besides the standard buffet fare. Take time to explore the grounds for great views and the next door Taj property. The spa was luxuriously relaxing with a sauna and steam room. Convenient shuttles and buggies are available but I enjoyed wandering on foot and getting my steps in. The fort and beach below are prominently visible from around the property (and my well appointed room) and also easily accessed to explore further. A must do for a classic heritage-style experience. The restaurants and bar were great. The concierge also helped arrange for a car to explore Old Goa. Relaxing getaway convenient from both Goa airports."

Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim

8/10 Good

"Facilities were good, clean rooms. Short walk to the beach. Cleanliness of the tables in the restaurant was not great (placemats were stained from previous guests and never saw anyone clean the tables with disinfectant between sittings). Would recommend getting breakfast early as when we went late we noticed that some food items were running low and not always topped up."

Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at the Taj Horizon. Initially I thought I should have gone further South but once we got yo the Hotel it is a perfect location. The staff was incredible and there was always someone wanting to know how the stay was going and if they could assist with anything to make the stay even more comfortable. It was so nice of the hotel to also provide packed hot breakfast for three of us for our early morning departure. I’ve lived in USA 40+ years and stayed at many nice hotels but nothing compares to the hospitality and service you get in India. Hat’s off to all the staff at mostly all Hotels. The breakfast teams were great and so was the dinner buffet and staff. Thank you for the wonderful stay and hope to come again to Goa and stay once more in the Sea face rooms!"

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Santa Cruz Hostels information

Number of reviews	21
Accommodation	33 Hostels
Lowest Price	₹1,620
Highest Price	₹5,820

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are July, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 806 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?

Get out into nature with places such as Miramar Beach, Dona Paula Beach and Sinquerim Beach. Cultural attractions include Goa State Museum, Goa Science Centre and Houses of Goa Museum. Locals like to shop at Calangute Market and Titos Lane.

What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Santa Cruz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Dabolim Airport (GOI), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.), located 18.2 mi (29.3 km) away.

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1. The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa

2. The Hosteller Goa, Anjuna

3. Madpackers Goa

4. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Panaji

5. The Hosteller Bam Goa Saligao

6. Green Nest Hostel

7. The Hosteller Goa, Candolim

8. Moustache Goa Luxuria - Hostel

9. goSTOPS PLUS Goa Candolim

10. Jungle by sturmfrei Vagator

11. ronz vis da praia

12. U.R.D.Ki You are the key Hostels

13. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Vagator

14. goSTOPS Goa Baga

15. Half Orange

16. The Hosteller Bam Goa Calangute

17. Salt & Coco

18. SPACELAND Mandrem

19. The Social Stays Goa

20. The Hosteller Goa, Morjim

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa

Ronil Goa - a JdV by Hyatt hotel

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Grand Hyatt Goa

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa

Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim

Courtyard By Marriott Goa Colva

Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hostels

1. The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa

2. The Hosteller Goa, Anjuna

3. Madpackers Goa

4. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Panaji

5. The Hosteller Bam Goa Saligao

6. Green Nest Hostel

7. The Hosteller Goa, Candolim

8. Moustache Goa Luxuria - Hostel

9. goSTOPS PLUS Goa Candolim

10. Jungle by sturmfrei Vagator

11. ronz vis da praia

12. U.R.D.Ki You are the key Hostels

13. goSTOPS PLUS Goa, Vagator

14. goSTOPS Goa Baga

15. Half Orange

16. The Hosteller Bam Goa Calangute

17. Salt & Coco

18. SPACELAND Mandrem

19. The Social Stays Goa

20. The Hosteller Goa, Morjim

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

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