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

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

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

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

1. Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$145

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

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

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

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

$177

$188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

3. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

$102

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

$335

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

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

5. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

$156

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A wooden interior with a bar area, wicker chairs, and a counter with various items.

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

6. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

$107

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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 modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

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

7. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$239

$255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

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

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

8. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

$70

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

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.

9. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

$347

$365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

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

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

10. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

$193

$209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A spacious dining area with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

11. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

$154

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

12. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

$79

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

13. Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

$153

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A large, red building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.

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

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

14. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

$122

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a rocky coastline in the background.

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

15. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

$184

$420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside lamps, a hanging light fixture, a view of the outside, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and decorative wall art.

16. Alta do Garajau I

Santa Cruz

$114

$405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a TV, a desk, and two wicker chairs.

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a parking area, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a table with chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

17. Baía Madeira Hotel

Machico

$85

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a hilly landscape and a small town in the background.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, surrounded by large rocks and a hill with houses in the background.

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

A rooftop terrace with three sun loungers and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

18. Hotel White Waters

Machico

$108

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, and a rocky shoreline.

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

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

19. Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Machico

$205

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A room with two wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a view of a lush garden through a large window.

A swimming pool with sunlit skylights, lounge chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A woman reading a magazine at a table with a three-tiered tea service, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a balcony with a view of a green landscape.

20. Enotel Santo da Serra

Machico

$185

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub in Santa Cruz

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

$145

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

$177

$188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

$335

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

$239

$255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

$184

$420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

$154

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Go beyond your typical stay in Santa Cruz

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.

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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 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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