Title: Book The Best Hotels in Santa Cruz for 2026 from CA $166 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.dx829296801610752000)[Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d829296801610752000.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d829296801610752000.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Santa Cruz Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d829296801610752000.Car-Rental-Guide) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/32a5a1b7-682e-4c22-a8ab-4b736795e0ea/expedia_fallback.webp?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/32a5a1b7-682e-4c22-a8ab-4b736795e0ea/expedia_fallback.webp?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to CA $1,096 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Feb 17 - Feb 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=829296801610752000&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) Tomorrow [Feb 18 - Feb 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=829296801610752000&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) This weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=829296801610752000&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) Next weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=829296801610752000&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) ## Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19703700/19703609/a1c3e138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19703700/19703609/a91138c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19703700/19703609/28a2e2fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19703700/19703609/13744be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Show Pony Ranchero Resort - Boutique Beach Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Show-Pony-Beach-Resort.h19703609.Hotel-Information) Las Lajas 8.8/10 Excellent (48 reviews) "Attentive and friendly staff, beautiful location and beach across the street" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Negar CA $150 CA $166 total includes taxes & fees Mar 19 - Mar 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Show-Pony-Beach-Resort.h19703609.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118697100/118697063/b37c76c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118697100/118697063/bff97567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118697100/118697063/bf04fd40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118697100/118697063/7badbc19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Hills Las Lajas [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Felix-Hotels-Country-Hills-Las-Lajas.h118697063.Hotel-Information) San Felix CA $177 CA $196 total includes taxes & fees Feb 25 - Feb 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Felix-Hotels-Country-Hills-Las-Lajas.h118697063.Hotel-Information) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5374400/5374312/52ce4d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Bungalow, Sea Facing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5374400/5374312/68b7057f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Bungalow, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5374400/5374312/b859ba26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Sea Facing | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5374400/5374312/35496c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bocas del Mar Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Bocas-Del-Mar-Hotel.h5374312.Hotel-Information) Boca Chica 9.6/10 Exceptional (223 reviews) "Excellent room, beautiful grounds, attentive staff and the restaurant was very good. Well priced for the quality of the resort." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Peter CA $340 CA $374 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Bocas-Del-Mar-Hotel.h5374312.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120365/24366405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120365/8ea23b11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120365/e53ccd76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120365/e0ebd3c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seagull Cove Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Seagull-Cove-Resort.h15120365.Hotel-Information) Boca Chica 9.6/10 Exceptional (90 reviews) "Awesome place! Very friendly staff, great food, with a spectacular water, islands, and beaches view!!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Angie CA $327 CA $360 total includes taxes & fees Feb 19 - Feb 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Seagull-Cove-Resort.h15120365.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05®ionId=829296801610752000&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.ca/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz.d829296801610752000.Destination-Travel-Guides)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz.d829296801610752000.Destination-Travel-Guides) ## Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews ## Recent Reviews in Santa Cruz ![A entire beach house in front of the Pacific for nature-loving families!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927800/59927800/e9cebbe5_y.jpg) ### A entire beach house in front of the Pacific for nature-loving families! 10/10 Excellent "Marc and his wife are fabulous hosts. The casita is well equipped the location is breathtaking. The moment you step on to the property you will feel at home and relaxation will come over you. There are numerous activities in the area and Marc will provide detailed information so you can take advantage of them. Do not second guess booking this rental. It will not disappoint! Enjoy" [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-A-Perfect-Beach-House-In-Front-Of-The-Pacific-For-Nature-Loving-Families.h59927800.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Nero Panama, Boca Chica, Chiriqui, on Playa Hermosa, with private infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115340000/115337600/115337530/baba2aa5_y.jpg) ### Casa Nero Panama, Boca Chica, Chiriqui, on Playa Hermosa, with private infinity pool 10/10 Excellent "We had a fantastic two week stay at Casa Nero. I would absolutely stay there again. We loved the pool and the view from it over Playa Hermosa. The pictures are absolutely what you see is what you get! There is ample space everywhere, kitchen, living room, bedrooms, closet space, patio, as well as a gas BBQ and functional laundry facilities." [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h115337530.Hotel-Information) ![Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30380600/30380535/9938a9a9_y.jpg) ### Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge 10/10 Excellent "The room was very nice.. amazing view of the islands.. especially from the second deck.. this is a very cozy resort… I believe that there are fewer than 6 Room available.. Although there is no access to the Beach.. the view more than make up for that…guest services were excellent.. the owners, Herbie and Erica are amazingly.. Herbie is your Breakfast Cook and it is always perfection.. a large variety of breakfast choices… the pool was a beautiful.. wouldn’t hesitate to stay again… " [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Boca-Chica-Bay-Eco-Lodge.h30380535.Hotel-Information) ![Seagull Cove Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120365/e53ccd76_y.jpg) ### Seagull Cove Resort 10/10 Excellent "Everything about this resort was great! Food was fantastic, staff were very friendly! You cannot beat the views! " [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Seagull-Cove-Resort.h15120365.Hotel-Information) ![Show Pony Ranchero Resort - Boutique Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19703700/19703609/0d43775a_y.jpg) ### Show Pony Ranchero Resort - Boutique Beach Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Attentive and friendly staff, beautiful location and beach across the street" [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Show-Pony-Beach-Resort.h19703609.Hotel-Information) ![Bocas del Mar Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5374400/5374312/b859ba26_y.jpg) ### Bocas del Mar Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Excellent room, beautiful grounds, attentive staff and the restaurant was very good. Well priced for the quality of the resort." [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Bocas-Del-Mar-Hotel.h5374312.Hotel-Information) ![El Regalo Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32808300/32808266/98cb748f_y.jpg) ### El Regalo Resort 10/10 Excellent "Food was really good, bed very confortable and nice quiet place" [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-El-Regalo-Resort.h32808266.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Oceanfront 4-Bdrm Villa w/ Infinity Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76620000/76619500/76619415/0a640ed9_y.jpg) ### Stunning Oceanfront 4-Bdrm Villa w/ Infinity Pool 10/10 Excellent "Fantastic experience. The house was even better than the photos. The check-in was so fantastic, facilitated by a local couple who met us at the house and ensured all was well. Well maintained, clean, beautiful pool, amazing kitchen stocked with cooking equipment for a large family and everything needed for a stay 'like home'. Bbq, tiki hut outside for amazing evenings watching the birds, listening to the ocean and the monkeys. Access to the beach as advertised, and the local beach (you can walk there along the coast at medium or low tide) was spectacular, and we were usually the only ones there. Hosts were communicative and friendly, and we were able to connect with local guides and neighbours. Amazing. Start to finish. " [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Stunning-Oceanfront-4-Bdrm-Villa-W-Infinity-Pool.h76619415.Hotel-Information) ![Mariposa Blanca Playa Lajas Large Modern Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37670000/37668600/37668581/3eb33fde_y.jpg) ### Mariposa Blanca Playa Lajas Large Modern Beach House 10/10 Excellent "It was a beautiful home in the middle of nowhere. It is an 1 hour flight from Panama City and about an hour drive from Airport David. Once you are there it is so peaceful and self contained. Right on the beach of the Pacific Ocean and a cute little beach club down the road. Great set up for BBQ and swimming in the pool. Perfect for a quiet getaway with family. The host was helpful and quick to respond. My boys learned how to surf here." [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Mariposa-Blanca-Playa-Lajas-Large-Modern-Beach-House.h37668581.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in Santa Cruz ![Hotel Los Troncos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32452000/32451957/f53495c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Hotel Los Troncos Las Lajas Las Lajas Chiriqui [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=32451957&PinnedHotelID=32451957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829296801610752000) 7/10 Good! (2 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Hotel-Brisas-Y-Sabores-Del-Pacifico.h32451957.Hotel-Information) ![Hostal Casa Las Lajas - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53710000/53708000/53707981/8cd33b4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Hostal Casa Las Lajas - Hostel Calle Principal Casa S/N Lajas Adentro Chiriquí [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=53707981&PinnedHotelID=53707981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829296801610752000) 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Lajas-Hotels-Hostal-Casa-Las-Lajas.h53707981.Hotel-Information) ![Residencia de la Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39164300/39164261/26548008_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Residencia de la Marina calle Villalobos Boca Chica Chiriquí Province [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=39164261&PinnedHotelID=39164261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829296801610752000) 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Residencia-De-La-Marina.h39164261.Hotel-Information) ![New on VRBO! Modern bungalow with fantastic views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120710000/120706200/120706164/96ab0deb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### New on VRBO! Modern bungalow with fantastic views Boca Chica Chiriquí Province [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=120706164&PinnedHotelID=120706164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829296801610752000) [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h120706164.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Boca Brava](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15138500/15138490/9788b889_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Hotel Boca Brava Isla Boca Brava, Boca Chica Boca Chica [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=15138490&PinnedHotelID=15138490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829296801610752000) 9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Hotel-Boca-Brava.h15138490.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz? > This central area offers convenient access to the town's amenities and the beach. You'll find a selection of local eateries, shops, and guesthouses clustered around the main square. The area is generally easy to navigate on foot, making it simple to get around. > > > For couples looking for a relaxing beach holiday, staying near Playa La Barqueta is ideal. This long, expansive beach offers a tranquil setting for walks and enjoying the ocean. Hotels in this specific area often provide direct beach access and can arrange activities like horseback riding along the shore, making for a memorable escape. > > > Families will also find the central area convenient due to its proximity to local services and the beach. The main square often hosts community events, providing a glimpse into local life. ### When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz? > During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny days and lower humidity, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region. This period is superb for outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby highlands, visiting coffee plantations, or enjoying the beaches without the interruption of daily rain showers. The weather is generally pleasant, with warm temperatures that are comfortable for sightseeing and relaxation. > > > For those planning to explore the unique cloud forests and volcanic landscapes, the dry season offers the clearest views and the most accessible trails. ### Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia? ### How can I save on a Santa Cruz hotel booking with Expedia? ### How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app