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.
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.
Margareta
Sweden
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.
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.
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.
Andrea
Switzerland
The host was very friendly and helpful. The area is very quiet and the little cottages are perfect for visitors with young children.
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.
Spencer
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Robert
Slovakia
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.
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.
Justin
Australia
The apartment was spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean! The views out the ocean were stunning too.
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.
Liudmyla
Ukraine
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..
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.
Clive
United Kingdom
Very clean, everything that was necessary and the location was very convenient
On average, 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz cost € 120.88 per night, and 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz are € 111.03 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz can on average be found for € 301.96 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
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 !
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.
I had an absolutely amazing stay at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club! The hotel is located in a stunning area with breathtaking views of the sea. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout my stay. The room was spotless and had all the amenities I needed to feel comfortable and relaxed. I especially loved the natural seawater swimming pools which were so refreshing and invigorating. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable stay in Santa Cruz!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Stayed just for one night before my flight in the morning. The hotel is directly in the center of Santa Cruz, it is quite hard to find parking there. Half an hour walking distance to the airport but it is possible to catch Bolt for cca 4 euros to the airport even at 4am. The hotel seemed to accommodate mostly senior people so it was quite quiet. Good deal for your money if you need to stay somewhere close to the airport before your flight.
This hotel was a wonderful surprise of my Madeira trip for many reasons:
- large and comfortable room with a balcony
- the location ,in the city center but also close to the nature with amazing views of the hills I think nearby
- at every floor there is a common area (a garden) very nicely decorated where you can just stay and enjoy the sun
- breakfast has everything you need to get you going for the day
- the staff is very nice.
This hotel is very close to the sea-front (10 minutes) and even closer to the centre. Santa Cruz is a delightful village with everything one needs to have a lovely time, excellent restaurants, a beautiful promenade and good bus-service to Funchal. The hotel was very comfortable, clean and offered a good variety of food at breakfast. Rooms were very spacious and spotless. We were very pleased with our choice.
- Clean hotel.
- Very nice people work there. Always helpful. Big plus.
- Good localization if you like to go to the beach, easy access from the hotel directly there.
- Good localization to the airport, especially if you travel early in the morning. Just 5 minutes with TAXI.
- They offer a breakfast box if you need to check out earlier.
- Wide offer of drinks.
I feel like this is a great budget hotel 6 min drive from the airport. My room was very clean, big and had a nice balcony. I also arrived at 00:30 in the morning with no issues and the kind men drove me up to the room and showed me where the market, bus stop, and beach was.
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.
We are big travelers and travel on a medium budget. Portugal always impresses but this little guest house IMPRESSES more as Leonor and her husband take better care of their guests than any five star hotel. Kindness and care always win. Thanks Leonor💖
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.
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.
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.
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.
very clean, good breakfast. very nice location in small town Santa Cruz. very close to many restaurants, beach, church 20 minute bus ride or taxi to Funchal
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