Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Highest-rated hotelHostal Casa Jose – 4.1

How to find the best hotel deals in Santa Cruz

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How to find the best hotel deal in Santa Cruz

  • It's nice and easy to book flights with us, right? Well, that same clever search engine can also help you find amazing prices on Santa Cruz hotels. Use these hacks to uncover great prices fast.

  • Plan ahead to save on your Santa Cruz hotel. You'll also have a wider variety of stays and room types to choose from, especially when demand is high.

  • Still, be ready to pounce on any last-minute deals. Some places cut their rates right before check-in to avoid having empty rooms. This is more likely to happen in low season or on quieter days, however.

  • Another secret trick to finding cheaper hotels? Stay flexible. If your plans aren't written in stone, change up your travel dates to discover where the best value is.

  • Check for stays with free cancellation. Lock in a low rate today and easily cancel later if your plans change.

Best hotels in Santa Cruz

Best budget hotels

  • Why pay more than you have to? Budget Santa Cruz hotels provide the basics so you can spend your cash where it really counts: adventures and filling your suitcase with souvenirs. Often equipped with money-saving amenities like laundry facilities and kitchenettes, you'll find at least three of these affordable stays across the city.

  • Hotel Castillo de Montemayor is a 2-star option that keeps things fuss-free and easy on the wallet. Wi-Fi and a restaurant are among its amenities.

  • Alternatively, make a booking at Hotel Cuatro Vientos. Featuring conveniences including a restaurant and air conditioning, this 3-star Santa Cruz hotel packs in everything you need, and nothing you don't.

Best hotels with a pool

  • There are at least three pool hotels in Santa Cruz, each bringing something different to your trip. City hotels tend to offer rooftop or indoor pools, while resorts generally go big with multiple swimming areas and more room to lounge. Whether you're here for downtime or playtime, there's a stay made for you.

  • Spend long, lazy days by the water at Hotel Castillo de Montemayor. Along with an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Cruz hotel offers air conditioning and a tennis court.

  • Hotel Alfar gives you plenty of reasons to bring your swimsuit and goggles. Choose this popular option and take advantage of a children's pool, a cafe and tour services.

  • Or add a playful twist to your getaway at Hotel Cuatro Vientos. You'll have access to an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning and a restaurant at this hotel.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Cruz: FAQs

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 AED 281 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for AED 282 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is AED 282 per night, and the average price on weekends is AED 279. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz could be Saturday.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz, and the most expensive day seems to be Monday.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Cruz is February, with an average price of AED 270 per night. The most expensive month is May, when the average room rate can be up to AED 292 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is AED 281 per night, which is around 1% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Santa Cruz with kids in tow, try Hostal Casa Jose.