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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
5.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Great hotel. Right beside the airport. "
Canada
Ryan Joseph Anthony
The price is AU$476
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (421 reviews)
"The hotel had everything we needed. A gorgeous bar to watch the sunset every evening. Good choices at the buffet dinner. "
Canada
Michelle
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Excellent food and service. Nice happy hour. Poncha cocktail was excellent. Highly recommend this hotel."
Canada
Daniel
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
PortoBay Serra Golf

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Great hotel in santa cruz, easy access to beach and pier"
Canada
Ginamarie
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (274 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and quiet rooms. "
United States
Peter
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (352 reviews)
"This property did have a good bedroom with pleasant views ! Breakfast a complete disaster, Personally wouldn’t stay here again. Stay one week, "
United Kingdom
Joaquim Da Silva
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Rocamar Lido Resort

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64 reviews)
"it is 12 min from airport. it is a perfect place to stay with oportunity of swimming in the sea, spa, good food and totally relaxing before going back."
United States
Yafa
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (220 reviews)
"What a lovely location although there are multiple suites and rooms, from the majority of vistas they are all nestled within the land and discrete. There were issues with the room but we were kindly offered alternatives. Breakfast was included and you couldn't eat enough. The grounds were impressively level given the graduated levels of Maderia's landscape."
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (261 reviews)
"Nice excellent service , food is great "
Canada
philip
The price is AU$413
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
6.4 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended "
Canada
Tak
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.
What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's located on Reis Magos Beach . Other good choices for your beach trip include The Views Oasis - Family Friendly and Sentido Galosol.
How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 506 mm.
What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Machico Beach or Formosa Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Santo da Serra Market and Ponta da Oliveira.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.