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A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

1. Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$131

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

$102

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

3. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

$172

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

$335

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

5. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

$146

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

6. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$198

$212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

7. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$278

$294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a food display counter.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and bar stools.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A two-story building with a stone wall and lush greenery.

8. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

$92

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

9. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$163

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

$70

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

11. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

$154

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view into the bathroom.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

12. Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

$146

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

13. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

$79

$162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, and a window providing a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a red wall, and a view of a building with a sign.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

14. Mist Haven

Santa Cruz

$69

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a painting, and a staircase.

A room with a wicker chair, a glass table with a bowl, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A garden with a variety of plants and trees, a pathway, and a wooden structure.

A kitchen with a stove, sink, and a window with lace curtains.

15. Refúgio do Bosque

Santa Cruz

$68

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

16. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

$122

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A stone house with a swimming pool and a view of the sea.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a wooden pergola, overlooking a coastal view with a stone building and a clear blue sky.

A modern room with a large wooden table, a stone wall, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

17. CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

Santa Cruz

$162

$281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with multiple white buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings with red roofs.

A coastal walkway lined with palm trees and a stone wall, leading to a body of water.

A view from a window overlooking a landscape with buildings and a sunset.

18. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

$147

$382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A high-rise building with multiple balconies and a rooftop pool.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in oven.

A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a large mirror on the wall.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of a hilly landscape with buildings.

19. Atlantic Dutchman

Santa Cruz

A resort pool area with clear blue water, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a view of the sea.

A restaurant with multiple tables, orange chairs, and potted plants.

An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a rocky coastline, and residential buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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

20. Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Machico

$164

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$48 off

$217

per night

$460 total

includes taxes & fees

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$354

per night

$744 total

includes taxes & fees

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$147

per night

$323 total

includes taxes & fees

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush garden and distant hills.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a paved driveway.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bowl of flowers on the coffee table.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, condiments, and a coffee station.

Quinta Cova do Milho

Santa Cruz

$42 off

$119

per night

$257 total

includes taxes & fees

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

$21 off

$95

per night

$287 total

includes taxes & fees

A dining area with a long table, chairs, a woven basket, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a patterned sofa.

Caniço Quintas III

Santa Cruz

$18 off

$79

per night

$246 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$48 off

$217

per night

$460 total

includes taxes & fees

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$347

per night

$730 total

includes taxes & fees

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$187

per night

$408 total

includes taxes & fees

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view into the bathroom.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

$32 off

$146

per night

$312 total

includes taxes & fees

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

$18 off

$79

per night

$253 total

includes taxes & fees

A dining area with a long table, chairs, a woven basket, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a patterned sofa.

Caniço Quintas III

Santa Cruz

$18 off

$79

per night

$246 total

includes taxes & fees

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$39 off

$165

per night

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

$9 off

$79

per night

$162 total

includes taxes & fees

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view into the bathroom.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

$19 off

$175

per night

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

$18 off

$70

per night

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

$17 off

$154

per night

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

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A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

$172

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$131

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$198

$212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$278

$294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

$146

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

$335

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$163

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel with multiple white buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings with red roofs.

A coastal walkway lined with palm trees and a stone wall, leading to a body of water.

A view from a window overlooking a landscape with buildings and a sunset.

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

$147

$382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

$154

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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You can also stay at hotels with a pool in Santa Cruz

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$131

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

$102

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

$172

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

$70

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

$146

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$198

$212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$163

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

$122

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$278

$294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

$335

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Our prices for hotels in Santa Cruz are cheapest in December

Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

A pebble beach with a pier, palm trees, and colorful buildings on a hillside.

Palmeiras Beach

8.2/10 (368 reviews)

If you're in central Santa Cruz and want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Palmeiras Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Machico Beach and Reis Magos Beach.

A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear blue water, and a small town in the background.

Reis Magos Beach

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Reis Magos Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Santa Cruz. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Palmeiras Beach, Complexo Balnear Barreirinha, and Sao Tiago Beach.

A coastal trail with wooden railings, leading to a viewpoint overlooking the ocean.

Ponta da Oliveira

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

Ponta da Oliveira is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Canico, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Madeira Botanical Garden and Monte Palace Gardens, both nearby.

Santo da Serra Market

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Santo da Serra Market when visiting Santo da Serra.

Quinta Da Junta

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Quinta Da Junta in the heart of Santo da Serra. If you like Quinta Da Junta, you'll love Monte Palace Gardens and Madeira Botanical Garden, both just a short drive away.

Aquaparque Madeira

Aquaparque Madeira is in the heart of Pinheiro, so why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Aquaparque Madeira, you'll love Jardins do Palheiro and Whale Museum, both located nearby.

Cristo Rei

8.0/10 (1 review)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Cristo Rei— just one of the landmarks located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Canico.

Garajau Cable Car

8.0/10 (1 review)

Garajau Cable Car is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Garajau, why not stop by during your stay.

Learn more about Santa Cruz

Notable for its seaside, Santa Cruz features attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Aquaparque Madeira. This beachside city has something for everyone including restaurants as well as sights like Santo da Serra Market and Reis Magos Beach. All are within a small-town setting.

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A large rock formation at sunset with a clear sky.

Check out reviews of Santa Cruz hotels guests love

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Jenn

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Ana

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

I really really enjoyed my stay. Hotel was clean and quiet and served my needs perfectly. Hotel staff was able to arrange for a rental car for me when I arrived to the hotel. Free parking was very limited but, I was always able to find paid street parking not far from the hotel. So not really a big deal. The hotel staff are superb. A special acknowledgement to Barbara Gomez who is so kind, professional, always had a smile on her face and offered great suggestions for things to do in Madeira...

United States

Kendra

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good decision chooosing to stay out of the City of Funchal and stay at this charming hotel with tranquil atmosphere that i feel well rested during my 4 night stay. The Staff were very friendly especially at the Restaurant, clean and spacious room, comfy bed, and it's also a big plus with Restaurant: serving good and traditional food. The breakfast buffet offers good choices of fresh fruits, fresh bread sortiments, home-made jam and their tasty omelet is never to miss. Some points for...

United States

Rica

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

The location was very convenient for trips to both the coast and inside of the island, a straight shot from the airport but still quiet, safe and secluded. The property was sparkling clean, including grounds and swimming pools. 24 hrs front desk, quickly responsive to requests such as extra patio chair or ironing equipment. Plenty of lounge chairs available with or without sunshade around the immaculately clean pools. Food variety at each meal included vegetarian, gluten and lactose free...

United States

Monika

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Sandra

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Robert

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Susan M

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Kenneth

A stone house with a swimming pool and a view of the sea.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a wooden pergola, overlooking a coastal view with a stone building and a clear blue sky.

A modern room with a large wooden table, a stone wall, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

Santa Cruz

8/10 Very good

The house itself was beautiful and the host along with the housekeeper were very responsive. The pool was not heated as indicated in description. We enjoyed freshly baked bread the host provided during our stay. The bathroom sometimes had a sewer smell and required us to open and air the house out. They will be correcting the plumbing issue that resulted in fresh water flow from the toilet during our stay. They were very responsive in the clean up.

United States

Chathurani

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Courtney

A modern pool area with a glass balustrade and a concrete structure.

A wooden pergola with hanging rattan swings, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a TV, a dining area with a table set, a kitchen with a bar, and a light-colored sofa.

Three House Hotel

Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Stephanie

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, large glass windows, and a view of the ocean.

Lounge

A pathway leading to a building with balconies overlooking the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained greenery.

A resort with a large pool, beach area, and a high vantage point overlooking the sea.

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Matthew

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimmer, and a large tree.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a patterned floor, and modern furniture.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a grand piano, and ornate chandeliers.

An aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, a tennis court, and a rocky coastline.

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

It was lovely fine days full of comfort from the always helpful stuff, gorgeous garden to walk and relax in, and a marvelous cliff overlooking the marina and sea of Funchal. The balcony/terrace was south oriented - full of flowers in pots, with a sunshade, table and chairs - lovely place to take a glass in the evening. The only small minus was a bit of possible noise from neighbour's room, but that wasn't a problem, rather just a notice.

United States

Jakub and Lucie

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