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Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (17)
"Great pool, great beach.. great place "
The price is P2,868
P3,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"amazing hotel and certainly the best in cabo verde"
The price is P9,027
P10,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (245)
"Very nice property with very friendly staff "
The price is P6,259
P7,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
"One of the best place to stay in Praia for me. Everyone is friendly and eager to help in anyway.:)"
The price is P3,211
P4,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

Hotel Pérola

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (163)
"Perfect and nice staff"
Hotel Pérola

Hotel Vip Praia

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (262)
"My go to hotel in Santiago. "
Hotel Vip Praia

Txada Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
"Very clean, great friendly host(s)."
The price is P2,320
P2,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Txada Hostel

Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (157)
"Nice place…well located! "
The price is P7,573
P9,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

Praia Confort

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"Hotel is good, staff is nice and professional, very clean and located in good area."
Praia Confort

Atlantic Maio Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Great location, excellent friendly staff and very helpful."
Atlantic Maio Hotel

Aparthotel Palace

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (15)
"The property was quite nice and accommodating. The rooms and bathrooms were all clean and well kept. The view from the windows were astonishing ly breathtaking. "
Aparthotel Palace

Hotel Vulcão

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (48)
"Great stay ocean view room nice n clean "
Hotel Vulcão

Oásis Tarrafal Alfândega Suites

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Would stay there again "
The price is P6,726
P8,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Oásis Tarrafal Alfândega Suites

King Fisher Village

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"Great place to stay"
The price is P6,236
P7,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
King Fisher Village

Syds Guesthouse I

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63)
"Very friendly staff great breakfast food, walking distance to beach, staff isn’t on site 24 hours but this is my personal opinion. Everyone was still very accommodating and was just a phone call away, it was very nice!"
The price is P2,644
P3,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Syds Guesthouse I

Apartamentos Santiago

3.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (30)
"Both staff at the front desk was amazing. My check in and check out were outstanding, staff was very corteous and professional. "
Apartamentos Santiago

Baia Verde Resort Tarrafal

3.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (2)
The price is P4,150
P5,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Baia Verde Resort Tarrafal

Praiano Aparthotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (40)
"It was my first stay at the property and I'm still surprised how wonderful is the property...Better than even....love it..."
Praiano Aparthotel

Happy Day Hotel

4.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Excellent"
Happy Day Hotel

Wave Maze

3.0 star property
The price is P2,578
P3,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Wave Maze
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What's the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 20 restaurants. Two other options for your visit to the area are Barceló Praia Cape Verde and Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours 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?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best place to stay for a couple going to Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a favorite hotel for couples, and features slippers and massages on the beach. See all romantic hotels in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay with easy access to Pedra Badejo Beach?

Villa Santa Cruz Santiago is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pedra Badejo Beach. Another good option is Villa Sao Jose, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

What about the best place to stay close to Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall?

One of the top choices for your stay is Villa Santa Cruz Santiago, located a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. Villa Sao Jose, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away, is another good option for your stay.

What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a top beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 20 restaurants, and it's located on Pedra Badejo Beach. Villa Sao Jose 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?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a top hotel with 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and 20 restaurants. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

What is the best spa hotel in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a highly recommended beach spa hotel featuring 20 restaurants and a beach bar. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find beachside massages. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay near Praia International Airport (RAI)?

Pensão City of Joy, a Property That Help Guests to Book for Long-term Holiday is a popular B&B featuring private balconies. It's located a short 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Praia Intl. Airport. Another good choice close to the airport is RESIDENCIAL PARAISO, located just 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

What is staying in Santa Cruz like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer including the beaches, shopping, and museums. In Santa Cruz, there are 11 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Cruz?

Favorite places to visit include Pedra Badejo Beach, Porto Madeira, and Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Poilão Dam and Espinho Branco. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz?

The hottest months are usually October and September with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 72°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 10 inches.