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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
624 reviews
Price from$286.69per 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
1,221 reviews
Price from$130.41per 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
1,495 reviews
Price from$125.02per night
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra, hotel in Santa Cruz

Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is located in the Madeira countryside, only 11 mi from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.

The Quinta was very nice. Bed was extremely comfortable. There was a fireplace but we didn't use. Beautiful flowers around the grounds. The location is up in the mountains about 1/2 hour from Funchal. There was a Sunday market in town as well as some small markets and places to eat. A storm Monday night took out the electricity when we awoke in the morning. Very clean place and lots of room. We had a 1 bedroom unit. Was great to have a kitchen and fridge to make coffee in the morning.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
832 reviews
Price from$137.96per 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$1,908.78per 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
11 reviews
Price from$152.56per 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.

The chalet was spacious, clean and comfortable and even with the windows open at night the aircraft noise did not disrupt my sleep though I was bothered by mosquitoes on my last night. Lovely to have use of a washing machine and detergent and to have a drying rack available in the chalet.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
183 reviews
Price from$71.13per 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$825.05per 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
12 reviews
Price from$374.61per night
Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 11 mi from Marina do Funchal, 14 mi from Santana's traditional houses, and 18 mi from Girao Cape.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
7 reviews
Price from$555.84per 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
     · 785 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
     · 71 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,495 reviews
    The location is very conveniently placed next to the airport, while still being very peaceful and calm. Santa Cruz, a little town in the southeast of Madeira is a sleepy little place with a lot of good restaurants and a nice pebble beach. There’s car rental in the city, so you can get anywhere from here. Funchal is a 10-15 minute drive away, too. The breakfast was good, nothing extraordinary but you also won’t miss a lot of things. The cleanliness and comfort of the hotel rooms is exceptional for the price.
    Yannik
    Brazil
  • From $215.56 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 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
     · 47 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
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 785 reviews
    Prices are excellent, I have stayed for 9 nights with a friend and honestly I am so happy we found this place. The room was lovely, super clean with a comfortable bed. The beach si very close, 1 min walking. The hotel has a restaurant on the ground floor where the food is very good and the staff are friendly. So happy with our stay that actually I was sad to leave! And definitely will back there and will recommend this place to others.
    A
    Anonymous
    Italy
  • From $448.63 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 624 reviews
    I loved everything. Staff was perfectly friendly and rooms were really nice with beautiful view on the ocean. Considering the price it was absolutely fitting. What was the true gem however was pool together with the best dinners we've experienced in hotels whatsoever. I absolutely adored everything on our vacation in Albatroz hotel. Thank you so much again. And for the garlic bread!
    Marek
    Czech Republic
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,121 reviews
    This hotel is in walking distance from airport (it took us ~20 min) and village is nice with beach area and restaurants. Hotel room was comfortable and clean + we had super great breakfast included. Stayed twice - in arrival date and day before flying home. Helpful stuff as well.
    Evita
    Latvia
  • From $215.56 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 reviews
    The lobby was nice and the staff welcoming. I liked the pool, sauna, and gym. I liked the ping pong table, chess board, and trampoline. I like how close the ocean is to the hotel. It's nice to have hotel shuttle service to downtown Funchal. Lots of fruits at breakfast.
    Jayson
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,012 reviews
    This little hotel is all you need! amazing location right in the heart of Santa Cruz village. The room had a balcony which was great, all amenities were clean and the price was a bonus. 2 minute walk to the beach as well!
    Naomi
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,012 reviews
    The fact that it was very very cleaned. I already stayed in four star hotels not as cleaned as this residential. Nothing was dirty, the floor was impeccable, no hairs on the floor, the toilet very cleaned.
    Filipa
    Portugal
  • From $448.63 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 624 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
  • 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
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    Enrique is very nice and helpful. the place is quite close to the airport and to the beachfront in Santa Cruz
    Maria
    Germany
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,495 reviews
    Good breakfast, better than similar hotels Conveniently close to airport
    Nicholas
    Italy
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    It's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,121 reviews
    The small size of the hotel made.me comfortable
    Zoltan
    Hungary