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A resort pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a bar/lounge area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, large windows, and a variety of seating options.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, multiple seating areas, and a large window with artwork.

A spacious lobby with a large stained glass window, wooden ceiling beams, and a variety of seating arrangements.

1. Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Santa Fe

Cerissa

$151 nightly

$172 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, red cushions, and a central fire feature.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a tree, illuminated by wall-mounted lights.

A bar area with hanging light fixtures, a television, and bar stools with patterned cushions.

A cozy interior with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outside.

2. The Sage Hotel

Don Diego

gulnara

$110 nightly

$125 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a high counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and teal cushions, overlooking a scenic view during sunset.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a brick accent wall, and pendant lighting.

3. Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe

Downtown Santa Fe

Donna

$212 nightly

$245 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by buildings and a view of the mountains.

A spacious lobby with wooden floors, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a staircase leading to upper levels.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden floors, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A long, narrow hallway with patterned flooring, recessed lighting, and a central chandelier.

4. Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Downtown Santa Fe

Charles

$242 nightly

$274 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with black chairs, a coffee station, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, two green vases, a hair dryer, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Cities Of Gold Casino

Santa Fe

Ruth

$68 nightly

$77 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor landing with a wooden railing.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden lattice structure, potted plants, and a paved walkway.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Inn at the Delta," surrounded by greenery and a pathway leading to the building.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a tiled floor, and a fireplace.

6. The Inn at the Delta

Espanola

Dennis

$150 nightly

$171 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a white fence, and a signboard.

A warmly lit room with a wooden altar, a fireplace, and a wooden bench.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging meats.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a chandelier.

7. Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe

Downtown Santa Fe

David

$182 nightly

$205 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a unique architectural design, a central sculpture, and a paved courtyard.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red umbrella.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.

8. Inn and Spa at Loretto

Downtown Santa Fe

Christopher

$279 nightly

$321 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a balcony, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a headboard with built-in lighting.

A lobby with a fireplace, a painting of a fox, and a book rack.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a vending machine, and a painting of a fox.

9. Coyote South

Southside

SARAH

$83 nightly

$94 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and decorative lighting.

A cozy room with wicker furniture, a vase with red flowers, and a decorative wall panel.

A spacious living room with wooden beams, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with round tables and chairs, large hanging chandeliers, and a view through the windows.

10. La Fonda on the Plaza

Downtown Santa Fe

John N

$249 nightly

$287 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy interior with a view of the landscape, featuring a seating area with round tables and cushioned chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a green wall.

A building with a sign reading "HOTEL GLORIETA" and a pergola structure in the foreground.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, red sofa, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a decorative centerpiece.

11. Hotel Glorieta

Santa Fe

Deborah

$149 nightly

$171 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a stone accent wall, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a large overhang, a flag, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "EL MERCADO INN Santa Fe," and various snack and beverage dispensers.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed landscape paintings on the wall.

12. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Southside

Royce

$85 nightly

$98 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a pool, a parking lot, and a sunset view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

The El Sendero Inn sign with a free wifi claim and a flower garden in front.

A modern interior with a reception desk, several blue armchairs, a coffee machine, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

13. El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Santa Fe

Terry

$139 nightly

$160 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements and a central stage.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a door with curtains.

A building with a curved facade, a ladder, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a red wall, and a painting of a snowy landscape.

14. Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

Ohkay Owingeh

Brenda

$97 nightly

$108 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

A vending machine and a board with board games.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola

Espanola

MIke

$90 nightly

$102 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view.

A living room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A glass-top coffee table with bowls, wine glasses, and books in a living room with a leather couch.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and two umbrellas providing shade.

16. Piñon Court By La Fonda

Downtown Santa Fe

Bob

$197 nightly

$227 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small seating area with two chairs and a table.

A motel with a large sign, a covered parking area, and a building with multiple windows.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a bulletin board.

17. Motel 6 Espanola, NM

Espanola

Rafina

$88 nightly

$100 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A long, well-lit hallway with decorative wall sconces, a polished wooden floor, and a central doorway.

A hotel entrance with a landscaped garden, a stone sign, and a bell tower.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden tables, and comfortable seating.

18. Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Downtown Santa Fe

Jonathan

$225 nightly

$259 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

An open door leading to a balcony with a table set for two, a fireplace, and a view of trees.

A building with large windows, a metal sculpture, and a garden with pink flowers.

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a sofa, and umbrellas.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Inn of the Governors

Downtown Santa Fe

Dianne

$209 nightly

$241 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

An entrance to a bar with a sign reading "SECRETO BAR" above the door.

A covered outdoor seating area with columns and tables, overlooking a street.

A hotel entrance with a chandelier, a stone fountain, and candles on the floor.

A spacious interior with a central fountain, arched ceilings, and a fireplace.

20. Hotel St Francis

Downtown Santa Fe

Denzel

$195 nightly

$225 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great property with huge very nice and clean rooms. Only negative is the hot tub was closed and pool was not very clean."

Cities Of Gold Casino

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Everything awesome"

The Inn at the Delta

10/10 Excellent

"The room was beautiful. N spacious. Loved the jacuzzi. Location was good n had a great time"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North

10/10 Excellent

"The room was comfortable and very clean.the staff was very nice.the breakfast was very good ,lots to choose from. Plenty of parking. Nice location. Right next door to the casino.will stay here again. ."

Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The casa itself was interesting and clean, fun to stay in. Breakfast was enjoyable; presentaton was simple. We would make one suggestion: knowing limited huoman resources and water etc., some extra attention to the grounds would go a long ways to a welcoming and hanging-out atmosphere. Oh, one other thing we noticed that could be improved--depending on water pressure--the shower head in the Luminaria room (where we loved the patio door windowsi) provided very small spray,"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very clean rooms, staff not too friendly. Water was off since 4 pm, 1 hour after check in and was off for about 10 to 12 hours."

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing hotel. Very well maintained and helpful staff. Rooms were comfy and breakfast was yummy"

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

8/10 Good

"This is a very nice property and clean. The biggest negative was only 1 elevator was working. The spa was amazing and very relaxing. Jordon was wonderful."

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Rodeway Inn Española

604-B S. Riverside Dr. Espanola NM

$68 nightly

$77 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

Motel 6 Espanola, NM

811 S Riverside Drive Espanola NM

$88 nightly

$100 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

6.4/10 (547 reviews)

Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola

807 S Riverside Dr Espanola NM

$90 nightly

$102 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

5.8/10 (615 reviews)

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

Highway 68 Ohkay Owingeh NM

$97 nightly

$108 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

124 State Hwy 4 Los Alamos NM

$128 nightly

$144 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

60 Entrada Dr Los Alamos NM

$161 nightly

$181 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (807 reviews)

Hotels in Santa Cruz with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz?

The best area to stay in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is generally around the town of Española, which serves as the central hub for the region.Española offers convenient access to the surrounding areas, including the historic Santa Cruz Valley. It features a range of local businesses, restaurants, and is situated at the intersection of major roads, making it a practical base for exploring.For couples interested in cultural exploration and scenic drives, staying in or near Española is ideal. You're well-positioned to visit nearby pueblos, the Santa Cruz de la Cañada Church, and embark on day trips to Ghost Ranch or the High Road to Taos, experiencing the rich history and landscapes of Northern New Mexico.Travelers looking for a convenient and central location for exploring the region will find Española to be a practical choice.

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz?

The best times to visit Santa Cruz are during the spring (late April to early June) and fall (September to October) when the weather is pleasant and comfortable for outdoor activities.Spring in Santa Cruz offers mild temperatures, typically ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region. This season is particularly good for couples who enjoy scenic drives and hiking, as the surrounding landscapes are lush, and the opportunities for outdoor adventures are plentiful without the summer crowds.Similarly, the fall months provide a delightful experience with comfortable temperatures, often in the high 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, and clear, sunny skies. This period is superb for solo travelers looking for a tranquil escape and those interested in cultural exploration, as many local festivals and events occur during this time.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Cruz.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel?

Prices for hotels in Santa Cruz often vary, but you can find a great deal from $77 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

2. The Sage Hotel

3. Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe

4. Eldorado Hotel & Spa

5. Cities Of Gold Casino

6. The Inn at the Delta

7. Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe

8. Inn and Spa at Loretto

9. Coyote South

10. La Fonda on the Plaza

11. Hotel Glorieta

12. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western

13. El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

14. Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola

16. Piñon Court By La Fonda

17. Motel 6 Espanola, NM

18. Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

19. Inn of the Governors

20. Hotel St Francis

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

Cities Of Gold Casino

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

The Inn at the Delta

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North

Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Rodeway Inn Española

Motel 6 Espanola, NM

Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola

Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park by IHG

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