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(325 reviews) Clean room and friendly satff Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=12918286&PinnedHotelID=12918286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) ![Grand Hyatt Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4060000/4051300/4051243/e0f6d2c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Goa Goa University Panaji Goa Fully refundable CA $193 CA $228 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews) Beautiful resort with luxurious buildings to roam and relax in. Room was very clean, staff (especially Vijay from the resort centre) were exceptionally attentive. The pool was a good temperature, and there were multiple sections and seating areas. There's even a shopping area within the resort! 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(277 reviews) Great hotel and staff were very friendly and helpful Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=19218418&PinnedHotelID=19218418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) [See all 2,952 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%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. ![Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96370000/96370000/96369992/6b9d17d6_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) ![TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5189300/5189253/6ef8adf2_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! (53 reviews) Very helpful staff. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Cruz hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634313017828&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Happy New Year from Goa!! Had the most surreal night ever!! Drinks under palm trees, an incredible live Blues band, yummy Chicken Burgers, conversations about why Ben is not welcome in Perth, sneeking into a party from the back door, being kicked out - just to do it all over again and successfully remain incognito until having to bribe the doorman with a beer, an Estonian being kissed by a New Zealander](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140018/b0ae17a3-13b6-490b-bd85-ace8a2db1299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dona Paula Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Dona Paula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dona Paula. 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074900/dfbd5949-b8c7-419f-91ec-cab07c71e441.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) ![India, Goa, Panjim, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915260/c9786e56-9c1f-4b21-9927-6f19adf049c4.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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