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Where to stay in Santa Cruz?

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Santa Cruz on Hotels.com. These Santa Cruz hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on .

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$413
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

3. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
PortoBay Serra Golf

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
NZ$684
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Sentido Galosol

6. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
NZ$589
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

7. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
NZ$481
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Villa Camelia Boutique House

9. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

10. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

11. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Garajau Madeira Hotel

12. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Inn & Art Madeira

13. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

14. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
NZ$753
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

15. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

16. Atlantic Dutchman

Atlantic Dutchman
Santa Cruz
NZ$539
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Atlantic Dutchman

17. Alta do Garajau I

Alta do Garajau I
Santa Cruz
NZ$722
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Alta do Garajau I

18. Baía Madeira Hotel

Baía Madeira Hotel
Machico
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Baía Madeira Hotel

19. Enotel Santo da Serra

Enotel Santo da Serra
Machico
NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Enotel Santo da Serra

20. Hotel White Waters

Hotel White Waters
Machico
NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel White Waters
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
NZ$1,306
for 2 nights, 1 room
NZ$653 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$61 off
NZ$425
for 2 nights, 1 room
NZ$212 per night
includes taxes & fees
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
NZ$95 off
NZ$876
for 2 nights, 1 room
NZ$438 per night
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
NZ$94 off
NZ$559
for 2 nights, 1 room
NZ$280 per night
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Caniço Quintas III

Caniço Quintas III
Santa Cruz
NZ$33 off
NZ$440
for 2 nights, 1 apartment
NZ$220 per night
includes taxes & fees
Caniço Quintas III

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$31 off
NZ$212
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
NZ$589
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
NZ$37 off
NZ$340
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
NZ$47 off
NZ$342
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
NZ$42 off
NZ$348
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

You can also stay at hotels with a pool in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
PortoBay Serra Golf

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$413
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
NZ$684
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
NZ$589
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
NZ$481
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

A rocky beach with a pier, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

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 landscape with clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.

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 a little 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 and sights like Santo da Serra Market and Reis Magos Beach—all within a small-town setting.

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A coastal promenade with palm trees, a pier, and a clear blue sky.

Check out reviews of Santa Cruz hotels guests love

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Friendly approachable staff. Lovely breakfast options."
Sara Louise 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"staff was great. Loved the saltwater pool"
gary 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

10/10 Excellent
"tres bien situé et vraiment bon qualité et le prix"
Michel 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Free room upgrade to ocean view and friendly staff, Convenient location close to airport and Funchal"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rocamar Lido Resort
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved this hotel. The staff were exceptional. They were friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond. The amenities were amazing. The location is great for airport. It is showing some age, as our room definitely needed some TLC, but it was clean."
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

10/10 Excellent
"We really loved our stay in Villa Kasia (Blue studio). Kasia is a great hostess and very kind. Monika is very kind too. The studio has everything we needed and it was super clean. We felt at home. And what to say about the view? Wow! A place to come back again :)"
Cristina 6-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Villa-Kasia Ocean View
PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"The area is very quiet and clean."
Raven 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
Zoe 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Villas Madalena

Villas Madalena

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was very good — clean and well equipped. Bed linen, towels, kitchenware and appliances were all provided, and the parking was great too. The view was amazing, and of course the special Madeira touch — watching the planes take off and land, visible even from the room. Overall, everything was perfect. Highly recommended!"
Georg 4-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Villas Madalena

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Santa Cruz?
You can choose a great hotel in Santa Cruz from NZ$151 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Santa Cruz that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Santa Cruz hotels?
Discover great deals on Santa Cruz hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Santa Cruz hotels.
Can I book Santa Cruz hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable Santa Cruz hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Santa Cruz?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Santa Cruz are Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and Royal Orchid. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travellers, and it offers 3 outdoor pools, a hot tub and an outdoor tennis court. Royal Orchid is another popular luxury hotel in a great Santa Cruz location.
What are some of the best Santa Cruz beach hotels?
For a beachy holiday in Santa Cruz, Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach are some of the best places to visit. Pick a well-reviewed Santa Cruz beach hotel to maximise your holiday. Check out Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a private beach (direct access) and guestrooms offering in-room massages, our travellers rate it highly at 9.8 out of 10. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is another great choice for a relaxing beach holiday and our travellers rate it 9.2. This hotel has 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool and a variety of other amenities to enjoy. The Views Oasis - Family Friendly is another ideal choice. Travellers love the beach nearby plus the outdoor pool, and it has a guest rating of 9.2.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?
Some of the best Santa Cruz hotels for kids include Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View, Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, and Santa Cruz Village Hotel. Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 10 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and a free beach shuttle, plus free cots in guestrooms. Check out Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club with a guest score of 9.8. This popular hotel has a private beach (direct access), 3 outdoor pools, an arcade/game room, and more. Santa Cruz Village Hotel is another good option with an outdoor pool and an arcade/game room, plus free cots in the guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Santa Cruz hotels with a pool?
For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Santa Cruz hotels with a pool. Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a private pool, and a guest rating of 10 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its restaurant. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a popular hotel that features 3 outdoor pools along with a private beach (direct access) and a children's pool. To find more stays in Santa Cruz with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Santa Cruz hotels with free parking?
If you're driving, a great Santa Cruz hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travellers' favourites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Cruz?
For hotels in central Santa Cruz, check out Rocamar Lido Resort and Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View. Travellers love Rocamar Lido Resort for its location, as well as the 3 outdoor pools, ocean-view restaurant and 2 bars/lounges this hotel offers. Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and 2 beach bars.
Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Santa Cruz?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Cruz, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 124 holiday homes. In addition, there are 411 apartments and 14 condos.
What will the weather in Santa Cruz be like during my visit?
August and September are typically the warmest months in Santa Cruz, when the average temperature is 22°C. February and March are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 17°C. December and November are the months with the most rain.

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