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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

10/10 Excellent

"The resort was an amazing hotel and Casino. We were there for the Turquoise festival and the hotel was just a perfect place to stay. Beds were very comfortable so our stay was great forcacgirks weekend"

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good, room clean. Only problem was the pillows. It was very small the size of a sofa pillow and very lumpy. Other wise it was a nice hotel."

Cities Of Gold Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Was here for work, clean affordable, better price on Expedia."

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was a clean room and the staff was very friendly."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to ride the motorcycle back into Santa Fe NM. Accommodation are kept. Easy to find, lots of parking with good lighting. The attendant for breakfast was very friendly and helpful. Made sure everything was stocked at all times."

Motel 6 Espanola, NM

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms"

Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very idyllic casita. In the classic Southwest style. We were charmed from day one to day 13. Very private. Tom was an excellent host. Paradise Pond was full of life, from beavers to hummingbirds. We highly recommend this place."

Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great!!!"

Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good

"Communications from Ernesto very helpful. The woman who makes breakfast is also very sweet and hospitable. The stay was fine for us for just one night passing through."

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Rodeway Inn Española

604-B S. Riverside Dr. Espanola NM

HK$533

HK$606 total

21 Sept - 22 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.2/10 (512 reviews)

Motel 6 Espanola, NM

811 S Riverside Drive Espanola NM

HK$698

HK$793 total

25 Aug - 26 Aug

includes taxes & fees

6.4/10 (547 reviews)

Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola

807 S Riverside Dr Espanola NM

HK$698

HK$793 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

5.8/10 (614 reviews)

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

Highway 68 Ohkay Owingeh NM

HK$766

HK$855 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (862 reviews)

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

124 State Hwy 4 Los Alamos NM

HK$900

HK$1,014 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (733 reviews)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

60 Entrada Dr Los Alamos NM

HK$1,168

HK$1,316 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Santa Cruz?

Located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Cities Of Gold Casino and Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Santa Fe Design Home · Stargazing Dome, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Mountain Views: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool, a balcony and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as 1 hot tub. See all 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

What are some hotels with pools in Santa Cruz?

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder: Resort, 2-minute walk from Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. Features a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection and Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel are two additional hotels that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

What's it like to stay in Santa Cruz?

Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, including the cathedral and architecture. This city also attracts tourists with its small-town vibe. In Santa Cruz, there are 7 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

What are the top places to visit in Santa Cruz?

Places to visit in the wider area include Santuario de Chimayo, Lowlows Lowrider Art Place and Cities of Gold Casino. You'll also find Towa Golf Resort and Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Santa Cruz?

The hottest months are usually July and June, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 0°C. The snowiest months in Santa Cruz are March, January, December and February, with each month seeing an average of 22 cm of snowfall.

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