Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is AU$331 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$331
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property, set up on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and just a 5 or so minute walk along nice coastal paved pathways to the Ponte de Piedade. The main hotel is nice, the pools are large, and the sand pool is unique and was a lot of fun for our kids. A few pros and cons based on ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz
The price is AU$586 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$586
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
"Beautiful property! Excellent service! Wonderful vacation!"
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Sentido Galosol
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is AU$388 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$388
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews)
"Beautiful spot, great location"
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dom Pedro Garajau
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (450 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row
Canico de Baixo
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"The house is lovely and in a beautiful location right on the coast overlooking the ocean. Complete with sun loungers on the deck, and table & chairs to eat outside too. We were central for reaching the attractions we wanted to see such as the gardens and for walks, outdoor centre down the road if ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Estrada Santo António da Serra, 477, Santo António da Serra, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Quinta Da ...
6.4/10 (13 reviews)
"Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended"
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Ponta da Oliveira
Find a secluded dive spot in the cove protected by this dramatic rocky bluff or walk along cliff-top paths to take in Atlantic coast views.
Santo da Serra Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santo da Serra Market during your visit to Santo da Serra. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Quinta Da Junta
Explore the great outdoors at Quinta Da Junta, a lovely green space in Santo da Serra. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Palheiro Golfe
Enjoy a round of golf in Canico at Palheiro Golfe. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Garajau Cable Car
You can take time to visit Garajau Cable Car during your travels to Canico. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
Cristo Rei
You can learn about the history of Canico with a stop at Cristo Rei. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
AU$44
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h
AU$44
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer
AU$53
per adult
Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike
AU$60
per adult
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo
AU$72
per adult
