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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Travel Info

Number of hotels
3,730
Highest price
CA $637
Lowest price
CA $116
Known attractions
Arikok National Park, Baby Beach and Druif Beach
Hotels with nearby historical attractions
8

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Santa Cruz?

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Eagle Aruba Resort and Radisson Blu Aruba. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz?

Cozy house next to the beach in Boca Catalina Aruba. Modern and Spacious.: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located by the ocean and has an outdoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Cruz?

To find more details about updating your trip to Santa Cruz or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Santa Cruz?

Fuego Mio Bed & Breakfast is a B&B with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Attractions like Donkey Sanctuary and Palm Island are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay for a romantic getaway to Santa Cruz?

Private Villa Resort is a favorite guesthouse for couples, and features free WiFi and a garden. See all romantic hotels in Santa Cruz.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?

Fuego Mio Bed & Breakfast is a top LGBTQ-friendly B&B, and features free breakfast and private patios. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.

What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to Arikok National Park?

Private Villa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers private pools and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Arikok National Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Fuego Mio Bed & Breakfast and Dushi Bed & Breakfast Aruban Style.

What about the best place to stay close to De Palm Island?

One of the top choices for your stay is Ocean Front Villa in Aruba - Stunning Full House, located a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from De Palm Island, and this 3-star apartment offers a marina and 5 beach bars. Sea Breeze Apartments, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away, is another good option for your stay.

What's the best place for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?

Mammaloes is a top beach B&B with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located close to Mangel Halto Beach. Mammaloe's Lavender is another good choice to stay near the beach. See more stays near the beach in Santa Cruz.

What are some hotels with pools in Santa Cruz?

Mammaloes is a top B&B with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking. Other choices that offer an onsite pool include Fuego Mio Bed & Breakfast and Private Villa Resort. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

What is the best spa hotel in Santa Cruz?

Mammaloe's Lavender is a highly recommended spa hotel with an outdoor pool. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

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