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A dining area with a table set for breakfast, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a forested area.

A courtyard with a stone building, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, metal chairs, and umbrellas. There are potted plants and a view of a garden with trees and a palm tree.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a fireplace, and a seating area.

1. Parador De Limpias

Limpias

Andrew

CA $121

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with a view of a mountain, a house, and a street with parked cars.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and black balusters leading to a landing. A decorative brass finial is at the top of the staircase.

2. Hotel Río Asón

Ramales de la Victoria

Alexander

CA $127

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a stone pathway leading to a glass entrance.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative elephant statue. A staircase with wooden steps leads to an upper floor.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a stone wall.

3. La Villa de Palacios

Voto

Anthony Louis

CA $135

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A stone patio with a table and chairs, a wooden door, and a window with a view of a building.

A spacious living room with a staircase, a stone wall, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A pink bicycle with a basket, parked in front of a house with a blue roof and white curtains.

4. Hotel El Ancla

Laredo

Mike

CA $144

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building entrance with a sign reading "Las Ruedas".

A row of stone buildings with arched windows and flower boxes on the ground floor.

A rustic interior with wooden tables and chairs, large arched windows with potted plants, and a stone wall.

A hallway with blue and beige walls, a tiled ceiling, and a marble floor.

5. Hotel Las Ruedas

Adal

Horacio Alberto

CA $156

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A stone building with a fountain in the foreground, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a view of palm trees through large arched windows.

A grand staircase leading to a room with a chandelier, a potted plant, and a bench.

A historic stone building with a central courtyard, a fountain, and lush greenery.

6. Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga

Ruesga

"Nice gardens surrounding the house/palace in an isolated natural place inviting to relaxing and enjoy nature. Only 30 minutes to Santoña and other attractions. Restaurant team very friendly but people at reception were not friendly not knowledgeable, so making some situations uneasy. Only breakfast and dinner offered at the hotel restaurants. Food was quite good. A couple of local small restaurants in the town. We likes Casa de Montaña."

Karin

CA $139

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

7. Hotel Miramar

Laredo

"Había leído que la limpieza era muy buena y creo que me tocó a mí la que no. No dudo de que en su día la dejaran limpia, pero una revisión antes de la entrada del cliente habría evitado ver el pobre pajarito (…) en la terraza llena de telarañas, polvillo de la gotera del baño encima de la taza, el suelo sucio. Me extraña que llevara tanto tiempo vacía cuando la colcha de la cama aún olía a suavizante (cosa que se agradece ya que no en todos los sitios es así, hay que reconocerlo). Lo mejor de...

Anonymous traveller

CA $144

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A glass-enclosed pool area with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A multi-story building with balconies and a restaurant sign.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

8. La Posada de Ojebar

Rasines

Maximiliano

CA $134

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Two wine glasses on a table with a view of a green landscape and hills in the background.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows offering a view of the countryside, and a central decorative pillar.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of mountains during sunset.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

9. Gailurretan

Valle de Carranza

Darren

CA $87

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a scenic view of a green landscape through large windows.

A historic stone building with a modern glass extension, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a scenic hillside backdrop.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed with a beige blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A room with stone walls, a large window, a teal armchair, and a potted plant.

10. Hotel Pico Velasco

Voto

Evy

CA $166

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

11. Posada y Apartamentos Trebuesto de Guriezo

Guriezo

jaime alberto

CA $140

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A rural setting with wooden buildings, a wooden bridge, and a grassy area.

A wooden building with a red roof, a bench, and a paved walkway.

A row of wooden cabins with a red roof, each with a porch and a bench.

A soccer field with players in orange and red uniforms.

12. Finca El Mazo

Voto

"Misleading advertisement and management didn’t respond when we complained. I booked a cabin via hotels.com at Finca el Mazo for my family including our two young children. It was advertised as being family friendly with lots of activities including swimming pool, football, games room and basketball. When we arrived, it was apparent there was an organised camp of maybe 100 teenagers including a stage, amplifiers, loud music and cheering etc. While this caused us no distress during the daytime,...

Anonymous traveller

CA $165

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, wicker chairs, a mirror, and shelves with decorative items.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with dark wooden doors, each marked with a number. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet.

13. B&B Hotel Castro Urdiales

Brazomar

Jelena

CA $78

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a hillside.

A view from a window with two potted plants, a building with traditional architecture, and a mountainous landscape.

A hallway with a polished marble floor, glass doors, and a stone wall with a clock.

A large, multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

14. Balneario Casa Pallotti

Valle de Carranza

Jose G.

CA $137

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony with red chairs, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows with blue curtains, and a view of a garden.

A restaurant with multiple tables, a wood stove, and large windows with curtains.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a play area with inflatable structures.

15. Mendi Alai

Valle de Carranza

Joel

CA $125

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Two people relaxing in wooden lounge chairs by a large window with a view of a garden.

A lush green landscape with a well-maintained lawn, a circular garden feature, and a cluster of buildings in the background.

A modern cafe with a high ceiling, open layout, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A building with a red-tiled roof and a white exterior, surrounded by greenery and trees.

16. Amalurra Ecohotel & Retreat Center

Artzentales

Rebecca

CA $93

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a nightstand.

A restaurant with clear glass chairs, round tables, and a mural with floral and musical elements.

A staircase with a striped wall, a framed picture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A building with a red and beige facade, featuring storefronts labeled "Paris" and "Castro".

17. Hosteria Villa de Castro

Castro Urdiales

Lisa

CA $96

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious corridor with a dining area featuring a wooden table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of a kitchen area.

A spacious bar area with a wooden ceiling and large windows, featuring a counter with a display case and seating area.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a mural on the wall.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach in the background.

18. Cosmopol

Laredo

Ralf

CA $244

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, a window, and a skylight.

19. Posada La Rivera de Escalante

Escalante

Matthew

CA $100

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a bed with a brown bedspread.

A wooden closet with shelves and a small appliance.

A spacious living room with a green sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden door, a bathroom with a toilet and towel rack.

20. PENSIÓN BAHÍA DE SANTOÑA

Santona

Mete

CA $80

CA $88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

B&B Hotel Castro Urdiales

10/10 Excellent

"Greater staff"

Hotel Casona de Hermosa

10/10 Excellent

"Un lugar mágico, con mucho encanto. Desayuno excelente y buen café"

Hotel Los Pasiegos

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent. Would stay again."

Parador De Limpias

8/10 Good

"Very large standard double room and very comfortable. We slept well. It could have done with more staff on the catering side. Slow service at the bar and breakfast. Reception staff excellent."

Hotel Spa Villa Pasiega

10/10 Excellent

"Booked a night here as it was reasonably close to Santander where we were sailing into. It was easy to find. The room was very nice, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We had dinner at the hotel which was excellent and a good breakfast. The gentleman on duty overnight at reception was especially helpful when we needed some assistance.We had a good stay and would happily use again"

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place!!! Fab breakfast and spa :)"

Las Olas

10/10 Excellent

"The staf was very skilles and freindly. The Breakfast was fantastic. The room was very clean with its own fridge. The hotel was very nice placed, olmost on the Beach and with panoramic ocean view."

Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga

8/10 Good

Hotel El Ancla

10/10 Excellent

"We loved staying at this nautical themed hotel. It's perfect for pilgrims. The staff is really kind and the room was really nice. The breakfast in the morning isn't really worth it, it's just a croissant and crackers."

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PENSIÓN BAHÍA DE SANTOÑA

CALLE ALFONSO XII Santona CANTABRIA

CA $80

CA $88 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (4 reviews)

Amalurra Ecohotel & Retreat Center

Barrio la Reneja 35C Artzentales

CA $93

CA $103 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)

La Casona

Calle el Molino 2 Noja

CA $99

CA $108 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)

Hotel Los Pasiegos

Calle Las Barreras, 4 Entrambasaguas Cantabria

CA $103

CA $113 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (134 reviews)

Hotel San Jorge

Antonio Alzaga, 51 Santurtzi

CA $134

CA $148 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (128 reviews)

Hotel Convento San Roque

Campo de las Monjas, 2 Balmaseda Bizkaia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz?

The best area to stay in Santa Cruz is the city centre, particularly around the Plaza de España and the bustling streets leading off it.This central area offers a blend of historic charm and modern conveniences, making it ideal for those who appreciate being in the heart of the action. You'll find a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and cafes, with many pedestrianised streets superb for a relaxed stroll. The Plaza de España itself is a significant landmark, acting as a gateway to the city's main attractions and offering pleasant open spaces.Couples will find the city centre particularly appealing due to its romantic evening ambience and proximity to quality dining experiences and cultural venues. The area around Calle de la Rúa and Calle del Sol provides a lovely setting for evening walks and discovering local eateries.For families, staying near the Jardines de Pereda, adjacent to the city centre, offers a nice balance. These gardens provide green spaces for children to play, while still being within easy walking distance of the main shopping streets and the ferry terminal for excursions.

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz?

The best time to go to Santa Cruz, Cantabria, Spain, for pleasant weather and fewer crowds, is during the shoulder seasons of May, early June, or September.During these months, the weather is generally mild and sunny, great for exploring the city and its surroundings without the intense heat of mid-summer. You'll find the popular beaches along the Bay of Biscay, like Playa de la Concha, are less crowded, making for a more relaxing experience. The city's parks and gardens, such as the Jardines de Pereda, are in full bloom, offering beautiful settings for a stroll.For those looking to enjoy the full range of summer activities, including swimming and sunbathing, July and August offer the warmest temperatures and liveliest atmosphere. However, these are also the busiest months, with more tourists and higher prices for accommodation. If you're willing to navigate larger crowds for guaranteed sunshine and a bustling city, then mid-summer is ideal.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Cruz.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel?

Prices for hotels in Santa Cruz often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $86 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. Parador De Limpias

2. Hotel Río Asón

3. La Villa de Palacios

4. Hotel El Ancla

5. Hotel Las Ruedas

6. Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga

7. Hotel Miramar

8. La Posada de Ojebar

9. Gailurretan

10. Hotel Pico Velasco

11. Posada y Apartamentos Trebuesto de Guriezo

12. Finca El Mazo

13. B&B Hotel Castro Urdiales

14. Balneario Casa Pallotti

15. Mendi Alai

16. Amalurra Ecohotel & Retreat Center

17. Hosteria Villa de Castro

18. Cosmopol

19. Posada La Rivera de Escalante

20. PENSIÓN BAHÍA DE SANTOÑA

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

B&B Hotel Castro Urdiales

Hotel Casona de Hermosa

Hotel Los Pasiegos

Parador De Limpias

Hotel Spa Villa Pasiega

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares

Las Olas

Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga

Hotel El Ancla

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

PENSIÓN BAHÍA DE SANTOÑA

Amalurra Ecohotel & Retreat Center

La Casona

Hotel Los Pasiegos

Hotel San Jorge

Hotel Convento San Roque

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