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Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers sea views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Close to the airport nice for spotting,clean, professional and still familiar. Very nice garden, very well maintained!

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9.1
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
TL 4,581
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. Rooms come with a balcony with garden views.

Marina do Funchal is 12 km from Vilas Mediterrâneo, while Girao Cape is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Beautiful house. Very comfortable. Had it all😄 Met at the property by host, who gave us great info on restaurants & booked taxi to airport for our return. Very quiet relaxing area. Great fun driving on the small roads 🫣

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9.1
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
TL 7,850
per night

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange complementary airport shuttles to Madeira Airport, a 5-minute drive away. It is also possible to rent a car and drive up to Funchal, 20-minutes away. Free parking is available.

First of all the staff is just amazing, everyone was very kind and even wished me a happy birthday when I didn't even mention it and I had a cake waiting for me at the breakfast. Everyone was just willing to help with anything. I'm already looking forward to stay there again

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9.4
Superb
634 reviews
Price from
TL 8,814
per night

Boasting garden views, Casa dos Amigos provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Marina do Funchal. It is located 26 km from Santana's traditional houses and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The house was of very high standard, clean, and comfortable. We loved the spacious common area and the kitchen, which had the most beautiful view from the terrace. Every room has an access to the terrace in fact. The house is bigger and even more beautiful than it appears in the pictures. The owners were very helpful and organized. The special treat of a welcome basket was very thoughtful. Thank you for a beautiful stay!

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
TL 6,354
per night

Offering mountain views, Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional houses. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Palmeiras Beach.

Spacious and clean house. Excellent kitchen and a large table for a group of friends. Beautiful view of the ocean, Funchal and landing planes. Quite a steep road for a car. It is better to use the serpentine rather than the road suggested by the navigator.

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9.3
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
TL 6,524
per night

Marina do Funchal is 18 km from Ocean SC Apartment, while Santana's traditional houses is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 4 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The top floor apartment on the 3rd level has a very nice view over Santa Cruz and the ocean.The location is quiet (you seldom hear a neighbour) and the small but nice village center (and the sea promenade) is just a few minutes by foot away. There are small supermarkets and cafes in Santa Cruz. Check inn and out worked perfectly and Miguel is a concerned host which will contact you via whats up weeks before to communicate all your questions you might have.The beds were very good, extra linen provided.The information provided by other guests are correct from our point of view.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.2 km from Palmeiras Beach, Despertar do Sol provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features city and quiet street views, and is 18 km from Marina do Funchal. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

We loved everything about this property it had absolutely everything you could possibly need for a comfortable holiday. The rooms were large and airy, the fruit basket and cookies were very much appreciated - thank you - and the views were amazing. The airport and landings kept us very entertained! The apartment was up a very steep hill, but we managed to push the luggage up there as we had no car and it certainly kept us fit walking up and down every day. We were very sad to leave.

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9.4
Superb
73 reviews

Tamariz Flat, a property with a terrace, is situated in Santa Cruz, 11 km from Marina do Funchal, 22 km from Girao Cape, as well as 31 km from Santana's traditional houses. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Reis Magos Beach.

Perfect location and apartment with free parking space. Apartment really clean and nice with beautiful view.

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9.7
Exceptional
60 reviews

Offering a garden and mountain view, Apartamento T2-5m Aeroporto CR7 is situated in Santa Cruz, 14 km from Marina do Funchal and 25 km from Girao Cape. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Really hospitable owners. Amazing view. Fabulous apartment.

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9.5
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
TL 5,378
per night

Located in Santa Cruz and only 2.4 km from Palmeiras Beach, Villa Luz II - NEW - Private Outdoor Area provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Marina do Funchal.

Perfect quit location, fantastic panorama view to the montains. Very helpful owners, we got very tasty avocado from them, we have seen beautiful fruit garden from José. Marta and José are very sympatic and frindly people. I would recommend this location for everyone who likes quite place out of city chaos

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9.6
Exceptional
47 reviews

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,533 reviews
    We were very pleased with the large, comfortable room and baby cot setup in advance. The hotel was close to the airport and therefore perfect for our late arrival. The staff was pleasant and offered a good breakfast with nice variety.
    Erin
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 878 reviews
    The host was very friendly and helpful. The area is very quiet and the little cottages are perfect for visitors with young children.
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews
    Everything was wonderful. The apartment was charming, comfortable, and spacious, perfect for a long stay. Located in a quiet area very close to Funchal, it is equipped with everything necessary. A very large terrace. The sunrise is beautiful. There are shops and restaurants nearby. The parking space is a plus. Check-in is easy, and the host is very helpful. Nelio helped us with information about the area. We hope to return soon.
    Andrei
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    Amazing views from the apartment and in a very peaceful area of Gaula with a few shops nearby for needs. 5 mins from the airport with parking outside and 15mins from Funchal by car. Bus route also close by. Apartment was very clean and had everything to our needs. Beds were comfortable and plenty of space. Ana and her husband were very hospitable and her cat Tigi, very welcoming also. Highly recommended!
    Abdul Ghaffur
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 9,994.11
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 633 reviews
    The pool by the sea is the best one on the island for me. Everything was exceptional for me; breakfast, dinner, room, service etc. Very friendly staff. Quiet area, but walking distance into Santa Cruz. If you wish to go into Funchal the airport is very close for the bus into Funchal.
    David
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 34 reviews
    Lovely quiet location overall. Easy to get to Funchal, airport and surrounding areas easily. Huge property with loads of space and lovely lounging areas, especially the front sun room and the patio/veranda at the back.
    Georgios
    Young couple
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews
    large apartment, big enough for two couples or a family with children, well furnished, kitchen equipped with dishes and cutlery (except corkscrew ;) ), balcony with a fantastic view of the ocean and the airport, friendly bar for morning espresso on the ground floor
    J_O_anna
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews
    The location was amazing. The kids loved the pool and the house was ideal for our family.
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    The property is a stone's throw from Funchal Airport. It is large, spacious and perfect for a group of friends or family. All rooms have ensuites, there is a great outdoor BBQ and bar area, as well as a pool table, to be enjoyed in the evening after a long day's hike.
    Caesare
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,088 reviews
    Staff were all welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Small to medium sixed hotel with a real 'family-run' feel. Lovely gardens and pool. Great breakfast with choice of cold continental style and freshly cooked hot items as requested directly to the chef. Very near to bus stop with regular service to Funchal and eastern towns/villages (Machico, Failal etc). Great value for money in a lovely small town
    Victoria
    Solo traveller