Title: Visit Santa Cruz: Best of Santa Cruz Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248634313017828.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634313017828.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Santa Cruz Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248634313017828.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.d553248634313017828.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Cruz ## Travel Guide ## Visit Santa Cruz Things to do - Santa Cruz Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz ![Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12920000/12918300/12918286/a9ec34c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa Anna Waddo Main Candolim Road Candolim Goa CA $146 CA $172 total Jan 22 - Jan 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Candolim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews) Staff were super helpful, food was excellent, room and amenities were very nice and clean! Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=12918286&PinnedHotelID=12918286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) ![Goa Marriott Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523000/522986/d377e2dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Goa Marriott Resort & Spa Miramar Beach Panaji Goa CA $253 CA $298 total Jan 17 - Jan 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (463 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=522986&PinnedHotelID=522986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) ![Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46210000/46205200/46205118/1583475f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa Vainguinim Beach Panaji Goa CA $208 CA $245 total Jan 19 - Jan 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews) Everything about the hotel from staff to service to room and amenities was excellent. Worth the cost ☺️ Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=46205118&PinnedHotelID=46205118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) [See all 2,847 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248634313017828) 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. ![TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5189300/5189253/d3d56b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments Curilo Waddo Majorda Goa Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Majorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colva Beach and Benaulim ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (52 reviews) Very helpful staff. Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Majorda-Hotels-Treehouse-Blue-Service-Apartment.h5189253.Hotel-Information) ![Mistral by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112410000/112409200/112409113/99298ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mistral by the Sea Hs no 1718 B near Vaddie beach road Benaulim GA Stay at this aparthotel in Benaulim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Benaulim Beach and Colva Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Spotless, large, modern, and luminous - the Mistral is a great place to stay if you find yourself in this beautiful part of South Goa. Kathleen and her Dad run a great operation that's only a five minute walk from the beach and close to shops and the main village. Highly recommended! Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Benaulim-Hotels-Mistral-By-The-Sea.h112409113.Hotel-Information) ![Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96370000/96370000/96369992/9dfa2466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa Survey No: 36/1- C Mendes Waddo Arpora Goa Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arpora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Calangute Beach and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Breakfast, ambience, polite and co operative staff. Exceptional behaviour and listening ability of Ms. Mani. Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Arpora-Hotels-Citadines-Arpora-Nagoa-Goa.h96369992.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634313017828&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dona-Paula-Beach-Dona-Paula.d6335280.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basilica of Bom Jesus which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123905-Goa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica of Bom Jesus Venture inside a Baroque-style basilica to study its religious art and to see the tomb of a saint, the founder of a Catholic religious order. [](https://expedia.ca/Basilica-Of-Bom-Jesus-Panaji.d6074900.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panaji which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123913-Goa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception After visiting Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panaji. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Immaculate-Conception-Altinho.d6074954.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panaji which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123913-Goa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 18th June Road You can take time to visit 18th June Road during your travels to Panaji. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/18th-June-Road-Panaji.d553248621532738622.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mahalaxmi Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5f564d78e6417bceca1bb5478535b6dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahalaxmi Temple Mahalaxmi Temple is just one of the places to see in Panaji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 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