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Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boasting 1312 feet of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands.

Lovely to be treated like someone special.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
621 reviews
Price from$284.09per night
Vila Gale Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodations with a wellness center. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities.

Close to the airport.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,211 reviews
Price from$129.23per night
Hotel Solar Bom Jesus, hotel in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar Bom Jesus features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and shared lounge in Santa Cruz. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

I liked the whole concept of the hotel
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,483 reviews
Price from$80.10per night
Caniço VI by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Caniço VI by An Island Apart features accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Clean
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
30 reviews
Price from$817.54per night
Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart is located in Santa Cruz, just a 4-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
42 reviews
Price from$376.56per night
Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi, hotel in Santa Cruz

Offering a garden, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodations in Santa Cruz. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

All
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
180 reviews
Price from$70.49per night
The Balcony, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring a garden, The Balcony offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
9 reviews
Price from$945.71per night
Beach House, hotel in Santa Cruz

Beach House is located in Santa Cruz, just a 17-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 10 miles from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Spacious house and beautiful ocean views.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
19 reviews
Price from$1,891.43per night
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT, hotel in Santa Cruz

NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 12 miles from Marina do Funchal and 15 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
8 reviews
Price from$151.18per night
Moradia Casa Feliz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Moradia Casa Feliz is located in Santa Cruz, just 12 miles from Marina do Funchal and 14 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
11 reviews
Price from$346.46per night
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What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the...

    Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the runway. There are enough cafes and restaurants to keep you occupied along with some nice little parks and a good play ground if you have kids. The weather is just perfect.
    Brenda
    Ireland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me...

    Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me get my car out, the breakfast staff did food for my special needs, the reception were very welcoming, it was clean & modern & I liked the mint water & that the hotel has a private garage. Very good standard close to the airport & the small town center. Only minus was that I'd wished for a heated jacuzzi .-)
    Mouschka
    Denmark
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower...

    Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower decorations. Pleasant atmosphere of the town. Ideal location as it is near the airport. The accommodation in the hotel was very beautiful and luxurious.
    Renata
    Czech Republic
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part...

    Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part of Madeira. The airport and the motorway are nearby and you'll be in Funchal in 30min. by car. There isn't much to do in Santa Cruz but there is a few bars and restaurants to enjoy the evening, a public swimming pool, a couple of shops and you can spend some time on the beach.
    Andrea Guidi
    Switzerland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The house located between Garajau and Canico.

    The house located between Garajau and Canico. Cristo Rei in Garajau is a must to visit. Here hop on the cable car and take a look to Garajau beach. The beach is stony, there're much more nicer beaches to visit. Worth to eat at Talho do Canico, a tarditional grill bar in the centre of Canico. Taste tangerine poncha in La Carbonara in Garajau, the closest bar to the house. If you visit Madeira in April don't miss out the flower carneval in Funchal! Visit Sanatana to see the old traditional triangle shaped houses and visit Faial and Porto Moniz for the spectacular beach views.
    Knapp_Nika
    Hungary
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you...

    I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you have an early flight... There is nothing special to see. The Palm beach does not seem very nice and clean (there are big black stones on the beach - they are not comfortable to lay and to go to swim). The marina is quite short and it finishes by the swimming pool and the akvapark, but they were closed in March. I had a dinner at the restaurant Biletheira and the tuna steak was really good (12 Eur)! Santa Cruz is very near Funchal, so you can go to Funchal by bus and you can spend your time in the capital city.
    Migle
    Lithuania

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 779 reviews
    The stay at this hostel exceeded our expectations. We chose it because of its location near the airport. Initially we were afraid of the noise but in our room we did not hear any noise from the airplanes nor the restaurants and the beaches that surround it. Very comfortable beds and a very good location. Best nights slept on the islands were in this hotel. Bus Expresso to Funchal and Machico is only 5min away by foot. Very underrated accomodation where we very much enjoyed our (short) stay. Aircon was a very precious plus, game changing !
    Hafsa
    Belgium
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 68 reviews
    I was pleasantly surprised how close the apartment was to the beach area of Santa Cruz. Also very nice fruit/veg shop, pharmacy and bakery/coffeeshop under the apartment block. The public transport is very easy to get to Funchal as well as Machico beach. Some busses will take you the scenic route. At the same time there is plenty of space to park you car in a safe place under the apartment block. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and the kitchen is a decent size. The washing machine does help too and I was amazed by the gigantic balcony.
    Ellen
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    The location is excellent - right in the middle of a charming square. There are lots of nice restaurants and cafe's within walking distance as well as a nice boardwalk. The hotel itself was older, but very quaint and a great bargain. The room even had a small balcony with a nice view of the square. There is no hotel parking, so look for a spot wherever you can find one. If not, there is a pay lot very nearby. I was warned that it was expensive, but I parked there overnight and it was only around 11 euros.
    Kienow
    United States of America
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    + Surprisingly charming local town where we found some sweet little restaurants serving good local food ( in the square ). + Room was nicely lit and had everything we needed really + V close to airport ( 5 mins taxi. ) + Hotel helped us get the taxi v early in the morning and provided a breakfast box + Spa was quality, proper steam and sauna with a view! + Pool looked nice outside but too cold + Good large breakfast featuring everything you could imagine but not all great quality but overall fine
    AjFo
    Netherlands
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 46 reviews
    Everything at the highest level. Equipment in the house is new - from the kettle to the washing machine, iron, large fridge to pots. Purely. Fast wi-fi. Close to shops, restaurants, beach and bus stop. Because all of Santa Cruz is located near the airport, you can hear planes landing, but it's not the fault of the house owner. Contact with the owner sensational, if I needed something, it was enough to write / call. A week spent in great conditions. I recommend.
    Monika
    Poland
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 67 reviews
    Location is the best advantage of this apartment. Close to the airport (even on foot), close to the beach (rocky), 20 minutes by car to Funchal. Santa Cruz is a nice and silent city with several good restaurants and rocky beach. Apartment offers good view on planes landing at the airport, and great view on the ocean. There are washing machine and dishwasher, which are useful in case of longer stay. Garage parking lot is also very convenient.
    irasmaster
    Poland
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,483 reviews
    Very comfortable and nice looking room. Very clean. Hotel has a nice modern atmosphere and thoughtful decoration. Luxurious feel to it. Breakfast is reasonably good and staff worked hard to make sure everything is refilled. Excellent location. Front desk staff were nice (or did their best to be - we've all had those days). Efficient and practical check in/out. We really felt we had a nice place to get back to. Overall good value!
    Marlous
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,483 reviews
    Great central location, easy to commute by bus from both the airport and Funchal. Beaches and Santa Cruz pools with ocean water are nearby. Breakfast was good. The receptionist kindly helped me with finding a the bus stop to the Funchal and schedule. The room is bigger than I expected, has a desk and chair, armchair, and the wi-fi is stable so it's was comfortable to work here
    Oksana
    Portugal
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,099 reviews
    The location of the hotel, everything is close to the hotel - the airport (you can walk), bus stop, restaurants, mini shops. Very good chef, nice woman and cooked delicious omelets and pancakes for us. Very nice pool with bar. Good service people (in bar, gardener, chef, girl in bar/kitchen.
    Viktorija
    Ireland
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 779 reviews
    The location is perfect for the last night before you go to the airport. The airport is within walking distance (20-25 minutes) from the hotel. In the center of Santa Cruz, so near the beach and near lots of restaurants.
    Laura
    Belgium
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 43 reviews
    Close to Santa Cruz (20 min walk) and the beaches, clean. Very responsive and nice host who spoke Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Gated parking lot and 1 spot included. Secure entry and exit into the building.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • From $405.84 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 621 reviews
    The hotel is simply excellent. The stuff is so kind and we loved the salt water pool next to the ocean. It is also only 10 min away by foot to the town which has most amazing local restaurants.
    Stefan
    Slovenia
  • From $405.84 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 621 reviews
    The swimming facilities,the garden and the seaview were perfect. Breakfast and dinner were excellent and the staff exemplary. Highly recommended for discerning guests who enjoy small hotels.
    Robert
    Portugal
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Spacious, modern apartment on the top floor. Comfy couch, small tv. Great outside balcony with seating. Beautiful view of the sea, village and airport runway. Not much noise.
    gerald
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 11 reviews
    Very spacious and clean with a great view. Modern and comfortable. Centrally located in Santa Cruz but since it’s close to the main highway, it’s easy to go anywhere else.
    Fatima
    Canada
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    Good choice in this Santa Cruz location. Close to city center. Payable parking lot directly inside hotel underground (7.50E/day).
    Michal Bruncko
    Slovakia
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 802 reviews
    Enrique is very nice and helpful. the place is quite close to the airport and to the beachfront in Santa Cruz
    Maria
    Germany
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,099 reviews
    Nice big rooms. Balcony. Nice hotel amenities, library work station. Pool. Restaurant has very good food.
    Rachel
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    I had left an important item in the hotel. It was no problem to get it back a day later !
    Gabriele
    Germany
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 802 reviews
    It's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America