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, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

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

1. Rooms M

Arrecife, 0.9 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Marco

£42

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.

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

2. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Antonia

£78

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Rooms Huatulco

Crucecita, 1.2 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Bainy

£43

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

4. Quinta Bella Huatulco

Chahue, 0.6 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Noe

£92

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

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

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

Chahue, 0.5 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Palmira

£84

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

A beach at sunset with a rocky shoreline and a few people walking.

6. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

Chahue, 0.6 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Carmen

£58

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 reception area with a granite counter, a television mounted on a brick wall, and a framed menu on the wall.

7. Mayev Express

Crucecita, 1 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Jose

£62

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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 building with a white facade, large windows, and a red-tiled entrance canopy.

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

8. México Lindo

Sector R, 0.5 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Ruben

£47

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a view of a swimming pool through a glass door, and a chair by the pool.

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 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Jose luis Mora

£239

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

A staircase with metal railings, a tiled floor, and potted plants along the wall.

10. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

Crucecita, 1.1 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Lilia

£31

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 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.

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign above a window, wicker chairs, a small round table, and potted plants.

11. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

Crucecita, 0.9 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Rebecca

£52

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A coffee bar with a patterned backsplash, a display case with pastries, and a menu board above the counter.

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

12. Villas Coral Huatulco

Arrocito, 2 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Margarito

£95

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A modern interior with wicker furniture, a hammock, and two hanging light fixtures.

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

13. Casa Origen Huatulco

Crucecita, 0.7 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Joseph Van

£69

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a pool with a tropical garden view, and a ceiling with wooden beams and recessed lighting.

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

14. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

Sector R, 0.7 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Francisco

£74

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

A pathway leading to a building with a modern design, surrounded by lush greenery and a large palm tree.

15. Best Western Posada Chahue

Sector R, 0.7 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Keith

£69

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

16. Suites La Playa

Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Luis

£184

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A buffet with various food options, including fruits, vegetables, and a flower centerpiece.

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.

17. Casa Danna Huatulco

Chahue, 0.8 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Edalisbeth

£81

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 cityscape at night with a well-lit street, palm trees, and modern buildings.

18. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

Crucecita, 1.1 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Norma

£38

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

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

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

19. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Maria E

£138

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool area with a sign for HOTEL XeStal.

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

A hotel corridor with a stone floor, green metal railings, and a view of the sky through the ceiling.

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

20. Hotel Xestal

Sector R, 0.6 mi from Playa Santa Cruz

Joshua

£53

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rooms M	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Rooms Huatulco	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Quinta Bella Huatulco	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Princess Mayev Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 926 reviews	View

Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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!"

Penthouse with Private Terrace Pool | Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was superb!!! When I travel, I shop for luxury travel, it has to meet all my standards and this one hit every box. Comfortable beds, good bedding, relaxing and comfortable living room furniture for watching TV at night, a good spacious kitchen with all the amenities of home etc.. This building and particular unit was Very classy, high end furniture all brand new, a little oasis in your own private surroundings. The top deck with the outdoor BBQ, the dining table and the plunge pool was a huge deal for us. I enjoy floating in the water but appreciate my private space and this is what we had. The unit was Extremely clean and well maintained. Location was within walking distance to all the lovely cafes, shopping and beach. Could walk anywhere and felt safe. Couldn't ask for a better upscale rental unit. THANK YOU for a job well done."

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!"

Barceló Huatulco - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Nos gustó mucho el hotel, y la atención que nos brindaron. La comida del restaurante de doña Rosa y La tortuga es deliciosa. También tuvimos la oportunidad de comer en los restaurantes de comida italiana y de sushi"

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!"

Santa Cruz Penthouse | Private Pool, Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condominium is beautiful! Inside the living space is very setup well! The two bedrooms with king beds are so spacious and comfortable! Our morning coffee on the deck with the view of the mountains is spectacular and out of the sun too enjoy!The upstairs is another gorgeous place for lounging or jumping in the plunge pool to cool off!It’s just a great space. The main pool at the complex is also so nice and big with another pool soon finished. Never played pickle ball but the court was also very nice. This place is very beautiful and quiet and close to the beach and restaurants."

Stunning Beachfront Property

10/10 Excellent

"Room was perfect, view was exceptional… we had the best time so many great restaurants all in walking distance. Only draw back was elevator stopped working half way through our week and we had to walk up 4 levels multiple times a day. Would stay again in a heart beat though truly loved it."

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. Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

3. Rooms Huatulco

4. Quinta Bella Huatulco

5. Princess Mayev Hotel

6. Hotel Gran Juquila Huatulco

7. Mayev Express

8. México Lindo

9. Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

10. HOTEL CASA PALMARES

11. Hotel Arenas del Pacífico

12. Villas Coral Huatulco

13. Casa Origen Huatulco

14. Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco

15. Best Western Posada Chahue

16. Suites La Playa

17. Casa Danna Huatulco

18. Mi Querida Maribel Hotel

19. Binniguenda Huatulco All Inclusive & Beach Club

20. Hotel Xestal

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Top Playa Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive

Penthouse with Private Terrace Pool | Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG

Barceló Huatulco - All Inclusive

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda

Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club

Suites La Playa

Santa Cruz Penthouse | Private Pool, Walk to Beach

Stunning Beachfront Property

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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