Hotels in Santa Cruz

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1. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
$108
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
$276
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

3. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
$148
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

4. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
$143
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sentido Galosol

5. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
$360
$379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

6. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
$128
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

7. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
$168
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Villa Camelia Boutique House

8. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
$122
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

9. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
$317
$334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
$258
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

11. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
$153
$163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Inn & Art Madeira

12. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
$86
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Garajau Madeira Hotel

13. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
$123
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

14. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
$181
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

15. Atlantic Dutchman

Atlantic Dutchman
Santa Cruz
$116
$309 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Atlantic Dutchman

16. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
$187
$427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

17. Valle Paraizo

Valle Paraizo
Santa Cruz
Valle Paraizo

18. Alta do Garajau I

Alta do Garajau I
Santa Cruz
$116
$411 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Alta do Garajau I

19. Baía Madeira Hotel

Baía Madeira Hotel
Machico
$114
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Baía Madeira Hotel

20. Enotel Santo da Serra

Enotel Santo da Serra
Machico
$167
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Enotel Santo da Serra
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Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
$13 off
$118
per night
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
$35 off
$319
per night
$337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
$317
per night
$334 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
$14 off
$122
per night
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
$22 off
$197
per night
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

You may also like hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
$108
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
$143
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
$148
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
$276
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
$168
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
$360
$379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
$86
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
$317
$334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
$258
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
$123
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
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You can also stay at hotels with a spa in Santa Cruz

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
$276
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
$360
$379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
$148
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
$143
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
$317
$334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
$168
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
$258
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
$187
$427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
$181
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

A rocky beach with a pier, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

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.
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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.
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A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Learn more about Santa Cruz

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

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A coastal promenade with palm trees, a pier, and a clear blue sky.

Check out reviews of Santa Cruz hotels guests love

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jenn
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ana
Villa Camelia Boutique House

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Rica
PortoBay Serra Golf

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Monika
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kendra
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sandra
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Robert
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lacey
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Susan M
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Courtney
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel
Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Stephanie
Three House Hotel

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jakub and Lucie
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay
Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Matthew
The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Sao Pedro

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Da Casa Branca

Quinta Da Casa Branca
Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Melissa
Quinta Da Casa Branca

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Funchal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Victor
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Santa Cruz?

Where can I get free parking with my stay in Santa Cruz?

These hotels offer the perk of free parking: The Views Oasis - Family Friendly, Villa-Kasia Ocean View and Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus. There are 5 options you may want to check out on our site.

Can I book refundable accommodations in Santa Cruz?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Cruz, most properties offer refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Santa Cruz if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 122 vacation homes. In addition, there are 417 apartments and 14 condos.

What will the weather in Santa Cruz be like during my vacation?

August and September are typically the warmest months in Santa Cruz when the average temp is 72°F. February and March are the coldest months when the average temperature is 62°F. December and November are the months with the most rain.

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