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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
628 reviews
Price fromUS$257.85per 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
1,514 reviews
Price fromUS$130.01per 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
857 reviews
Price fromUS$129.14per 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$2,124.82per 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.

Phantastic location for Planespotters. 5 min by feet from the spotterpoints for watching arrivals and take-offs from RWY 05. Restaurants, Car rentals and some small shops in the vicinity. Very clean rooms and well maintained house.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
187 reviews
Price fromUS$75.84per 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$753.40per 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.

the apartment is very spacious, there is everything you need from aromatic coffee to glow-in-the-dark stickers above the switches.. thank you for the comfort, coziness, and great location. The holiday exceeded expectations. And thank you for the sun, it spoiled us so much..
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
8 reviews
Price fromUS$364.51per night
Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart is situated in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

Very clean, everything that was necessary and the location was very convenient
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
8 reviews
Price fromUS$323.35per night
Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz and only 2.4 km from Reis Magos Beach, Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

duże, czyste, super wyposażone, z widokiem na ocean, 2 łazienki, winda, parking duży large, clean, super equipped, overlooking the ocean, 2 bathrooms, elevator, large parking
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
7 reviews
Price fromUS$1,000.73per night
Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz and only 400 metres from Palmeiras Beach, Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Very nice and spacious apartment, close to the airport. Very clean and comfortable.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
43 reviews
Price fromUS$477.35per night
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  • 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
     · 794 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
     · 39 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    The location was excellent considering that it is close to the airport and also in terms of the beach. The hotel is right in front of the ocean. Its location is excellent even though the settlement is very small and there is nothing to do in it at all. However, if you have a car, Funchal (the capital) is also nearby. The beds were comfortable, and the room was well appointed. The bathroom was also good. The breakfast was excellent considering that it was in the form of a buffet and there were delicious dishes for everyone's taste.
    Kiril
    North Macedonia
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 830 reviews
    Enrique was a super nice host who gave us lots of helpful tips on public transportation, showed us the way to the airport (20 minute walk), and let us check in early. The Pallet is a small and quiet place with only three rooms, so shared bathrooms are not an issue at all. The location is very central in Santa Cruz and just a few steps away from several good restaurants. This was the only reasonably priced room that we could find for New Year's Eve, so thank you Enrique!
    DEJAN RUSJAN
    Slovenia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,128 reviews
    The staff at the reception was very kind and helpful. The bed in the room was comfortable for sleeping. The breakfast choice is limited but it was enough for us. We especially appreciated the eggs and pancakes that were made in front of you, always good and fresh! The location of the hotel is good because there are stores, restaurants and public transportation in walking distance. Also the city Funchal and the airport are near by. Free parking is also a big PLUS!
    Tamara993
    Slovenia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 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
  • 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
  • From US$548.47 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 629 reviews
    Very friendly and guest-oriented staff who do their best to make us feel at home. The hotel grounds are well maintained and green. The outdoor pool is heated to a comfortable temperature. The ocean pool offers a magnificent panoramic view of the ocean and Santa Cruz bay. Breakfast and dinner were incredible. Thank you for a lovely stay. Everything was 10/10.
    OLENA
    Ukraine
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,128 reviews
    Santa Cruz is a really cute town with great restaurants and more of a local vibe. The main square is cute and there are lots of great restaurants. We stayed here our last night before flying out and was way better than Funchal. You can technically walk to the airport but we took a 5-minute cab with our bags. Also, breakfast was really good :)
    Elizabeth
    Germany
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,029 reviews
    Very good place to stay in Santa Cruz. In the center, close to any facility you would require (bus stop, bakery for breakfast, restaurant on the shore etc.). Staff were super helpful and nice. Good size rooms, comfy beds, clean bathroom. Overall great experience!
    Arkadiy
    Bulgaria
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews
    Cleanliness, the restaurant downstairs serves tasty food at affordable prices, walking distance to the airport, the lovely village of Santa Cruz with a historical atmosphere, with many restaurants, nice beaches, and swimming pools, near to aquapark and bay walk.
    Jiri
    Czech Republic
  • 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
  • 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$548.47 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 629 reviews
    lovely property, feels like you on a cruise but not stocked in a boat. we walked to Santa Cruz a few times and found some decent restaurants but no one beat the property restaurant
    Nuno
    United States
  • 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,514 reviews
    Great boutique hotel, close to the airport. We stayed here after our late night flight. Our room was comfortable, with a direct entrance/terrace to the swimming pool.
    Kamile
    Lithuania
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,029 reviews
    In the center of Santa Cruz, 2 min from restaurants and beach. Really close to the airport, so it’s nice if you have a flight early in the morning.
    Wiktoria
    Poland
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,514 reviews
    A nice hotel near the airport for an early flight. Terrace and swimming pool.
    Dermot
    Ireland
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 830 reviews
    It's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    Location. Santa Cruz is the cutest village on Madeira
    David
    United States