East Cape accommodation from AU$122

I would definitely pick this hotel again

This hotel sits in the middle of all hotel zone right across the beach. There is a nice pool and adjacent to a golf course so it’s quiet. The single bed studio room is just spacious enough if not a bit cramp. Then again I don’t spend much time in the hotel room. You can ask for a beach towel and umbrella. The staff is fantastic and very helpful when needed.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Santa Maria – clean, comfortable and conveniently located, with very reasonable rates and a friendly, attentive staff (special kudos to Abigail and Melissa at the reception desk - very accommodating!). We stayed in a junior suite, which was spacious and had a small kitchenette with a balcony view of the golf course, and its king-size bed was very comfortable. Olga, one of the hotel’s team of cleaning maids was very attentive and friendly, too. A well-tended garden and patio with an inviting swimming pool is centrally located, and the hotel’s cute little restaurant, “Secretos”, provided us with tasty breakfasts and sandwiches, both Mexican and North American style, along with excellent service by Ana, our amiable waitress. This little gem of a hotel has an onsite massage studio (Colibri) and a gym, too, but we didn’t have enough time to enjoy them; however, when we come back next time, we’ll definitely give them a go! If you love to walk, the public beach isn’t far away so you can take a beautiful seaside walk along the beach (note: swimming and/or wading is NOT recommended due to a strong undertow & hidden rip currents), and there’s a small but modern shopping center across the way where one can find a full array of groceries, dry goods, clothing, souvenirs, currency exchange and even crepes and a Subway sandwich shop. Finally, there are several restaurants nearby; all good, but our favorite? Tacos Lateral - tasty, yet inexpensive!