Hotel Santa Cruz is a hotel on Avenida 24 de Julho in the Polana Cimento B area of Maputo. Hotel Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and an on-site restaurant and bar.
Best for
Hotel Santa Cruz suits travellers wanting a central, no-frills hotel base with an on-site restaurant
it suits budget-conscious visitors more than those seeking resort-style leisure facilities, as none are listed
Location
The hotel is on Avenida 24 de Julho in Polana Cimento B, within walking distance of several city-centre museums. In a straight line it is about 1.1 km east of our Maputo city centre reference point. The hotel sits on Avenida 24 de Julho in Polana Cimento B, an established residential and hotel district close to several of the city’s museums and gardens.
Rooms and style at Hotel Santa Cruz
Rooms include Double Rooms and Double or Twin Rooms with private bathrooms of around 25 square metres, each with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Some room rates include breakfast while others are room-only, so guests should check which option applies when they book a Double or Twin room.
Facilities at Hotel Santa Cruz
Verified facilities include a restaurant, a bar, free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, room service and free on-site private parking. The listing also states that reception staff speak English and Portuguese, and that the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk alongside its restaurant and bar.
Trade-offs and what to know
Pets are not permitted, which rules the hotel out for travellers with animals
The hotel is positioned as a budget-to-midrange city stay rather than a leisure property with pools or spa facilities
The hotel’s facilities are aimed at a straightforward city stay rather than resort-style leisure, so guests wanting a pool or spa should look elsewhere.
Getting there and getting around
Hotel Santa Cruz is in central Maputo and reachable by road from Maputo International Airport; the hotel’s paid shuttle can be arranged for transfers.
Explore the area
- Maputo travel guide
- Maputo & Southern Coast: region guide
- Where to stay in Maputo & Southern Coast: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Guests should confirm room type and whether breakfast is included in their rate, along with accepted payment methods, before booking. It is worth confirming directly whether a given room rate includes breakfast, since this varies across the room types listed.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Hotel Santa Cruz, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Mozambique Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.

