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 ![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 $214 CA $253 total Dec 1 - Dec 2 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! (460 reviews) Great property, courteous staff and awesome view Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=522986&PinnedHotelID=522986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) ![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 $103 CA $108 total Nov 26 - Nov 27 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! (300 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 A perfect stay at Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa! I absolutely loved my stay at Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa! The location is fantastic — right in the heart of Candolim, close to the beach, restaurants, and shops, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. The atmosphere is vibrant ... Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F11%2F2025&endDate=27%2F11%2F2025&selected=12918286&PinnedHotelID=12918286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634313017828) ![Le Méridien Goa, Calangute](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19218500/19218418/041c0773_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Méridien Goa, Calangute Aguada Siolim Road Calangute Goa CA $142 CA $168 total Nov 26 - Nov 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (258 reviews) This was my second stay at the hotel, and once again, it was a truly wonderful experience. 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