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Vila Gale Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Breakfast is good
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,227 reviews
Price fromUS$135.71per night
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands.

The breakfast was excellent and with a chef preparing your eggs to your order. The room was very large and very comfy with a beautiful view over the ocean. The bathroom very nice as well with top quality amenities. We loved the sea pool down at sea level - with easy access to the sea. The heated pool at hotel level was also great. We did also enjoy dinner with delicious food and high quality service.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
627 reviews
Price fromUS$272.50per night
Hotel Solar Bom Jesus, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Good location for the airport
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,504 reviews
Price fromUS$85.77per night
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra, hotel in Santa Cruz

Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is situated in the Madeira countryside, only 18 km from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.

most comfortable beds ever. Super friendly host, individual parking lot right in front of the house. Located in a beautiful garden full of flowers. LOVED IT
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
849 reviews
Price fromUS$129.41per night
Beach House, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Beach House is set in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Views are stunning, it has everything there you could need for cooking, swimming, toys, washing ect very comfortable for a family. Very big villa with lots of space, all the bedrooms are outstanding with ensuites in all. Nice salt water pool.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
19 reviews
Price fromUS$2,085.53per night
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional houses in Santa Cruz, NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT offers accommodation with a kitchen.

Nice place, close to restaurant and airport
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
12 reviews
Price fromUS$158.02per night
Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

The property was beautiful, it was well equipped and was very clean, the shower was excellent as well. A huge bedroom and the beds were fairly comfortable, it also had some pretty flowers in the borders.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
186 reviews
Price fromUS$76per night
Caniço VI by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1 km from Reis Magos Beach and 11 km from Marina do Funchal, Caniço VI by An Island Apart offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

The apartment was spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean! The views out the ocean were stunning too.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
30 reviews
Price fromUS$754.96per night
Moradia Casa Feliz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
13 reviews
Price fromUS$428.30per night
Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, and 29 km from Girao Cape.

Modern well designed apartment that had everything we needed for a stay in Santa Cruz. Central to everything, quiet, clean and well equipped for our group of 4 adults
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
7 reviews
Price fromUS$365.27per 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

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  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 793 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
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews
    Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and lots of fluffy white towels. Everything you could possibly need for a two week stay. A short walk to all the bars and restaurants in the little town of Santa Cruz. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and the apartment was cleaned , beds and towels changed, mid stay. You can get to Funchal on the local bus, but Santa Cruz is a good place to stay if you have a car, easy access to the main road s around the island. Highly recommend this apartment, quiet, clean and comfortable.
    Gillian
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews
    Ana and Joao, our hosts, were superb! Beautiful island, stunning scenery, wonderful hosts (worth repeating!!!) and accommodation, and the warm, welcoming, kind Madeiran people. Had a magnificent time! Oh, and the food and restaurants are top class, most especially in Santa Cruz! We were also able to do some 'planespotting' due to the residences' proximity to the airport, but there was no issue whatsoever with noise. I was very, very sad to leave!!!
    Michelle
    Ireland
  • 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,504 reviews
    This hotel was a 5 min taxi ride from the airport. It was very helpful since we arrived at 11:30pm. The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable. We had 5 people and rented two rooms, but was given a suite that had both rooms together in one. It was very nice. The breakfast was good and plentiful. I would absolutely stay here again!
    Leigh A
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,122 reviews
    Clean, modern property . Well kept pool area and lovely staff. The breakfast was fab- and cooked individually for each person. A quiet, calm hotel- in a lovely village, with great places to eat and drink. Would definitely recommend this hotel and Santa Cruz.
    Emily
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 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
  • From US$451.90 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 627 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 US$451.90 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 627 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,504 reviews
    The room was spatious, comfortable, clean and quiet. The hotel is located not far from the centre of Santa Cruz town, so everything is at hand. Good connections with the airport and Funchal.
    Martina
    Estonia
  • From US$229.07 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews
    I loved the view out over the pool and out to sea. The hotel is well located with an easy walk along the waterfront, and there was plenty to do in Santa Cruz for a short relaxing trip.
    Neil
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • From US$59.71 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,024 reviews
    The location is great for a last night before taking the plane back home even though parking a car in Santa Cruz is not that esay and also for the restaurants which are all around.
    Christian
    Belgium
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    great location,close to the beach in a quiet,picturesque little town of Santa Cruz.Specious flat,clean and well maintained.Good value for money.
    Plamena
    United Kingdom
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 793 reviews
    In a beautiful little town called Santa Cruz. FIVE minute taxi ride from airport, 7 euro taxi fare. Beautiful beach 100 meters away.
    Gary
    United States
  • From US$229.07 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews
    Staff very helpful and polite The hotel was beautiful spotless and clean very comfortable, pool and facilities were amazing
    Owen
    United Kingdom
  • From US$59.71 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,024 reviews
    The staff was okay and the hotel was really central in Santa Cruz, surrounded by lots of restaurants.
    Kevin
    Germany
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,122 reviews
    Close to everything in Santa Cruz. Clean & comfortable. Good breakfast.
    Sandra
    Canada
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 823 reviews
    It's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States