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Top Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Great for beach vacations

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Quinta Dr. Americo Durao Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$361 nightly
The price is $380 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$380 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
3 outdoor pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour gym are all featured at this luxury hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, kids pool

Travelers say...
"The staff is absolutely wonderful—helpful, polite, and attentive without being overly formal or intrusive. It is rare to find such genuinely high-quality service. The ocean-water swimming pool is simply stunning, probably the most beautiful one I have ever seen. We had a truly lovely stay."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

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Santa Cruz Village Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Santa Cruz Village Hotel

Rua do Bom Jesus, n°22 Santa Cruz
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the arcade/game room, onsite laundry facilities, and in-room childcare. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"We have stayed at this hotel previously. The Staff are very friendly and Helpful. The Hotel has more than ample facilities and is just a short walk (3-4 minutes) from the Vibrant Santa Cruz Village centre. Loved our stay and would recommend this Hotel anytime. To all the Staff….Obrigado⭐️"

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel

Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel

22 Rua da Praia Santa Cruz
Free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box are available at this hotel. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each morning. Staff at the 24-hour ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
Give the Boutique hotel the boot!
"On the night of our arrival for a one-night stay the hotel was closed for refurbishment. We had not been told in advance, and had a frantic search for alternative accommodation. The Boutique Hotel has to date not replied to our e-mail, so we are currently out of pocket."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2019

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Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Rua de Sao Fernando, 5 Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$259 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$273 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (288 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"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."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

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Casa D'Avó Beatriz

Casa D'Avó Beatriz

Rua Dona Felicidade Gouveia 12 Santa Cruz
This bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, ...
8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

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Residencial Santo António

Residencial Santo António

Rua Cónego Alfredo César Oliveira Santa Cruz
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a grocery/convenience store, and a hair salon are also ...
7/10 Good! (26 reviews)
Get what you pay for
"Aged but clean"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023

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Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Estrada Santo António da Serra, 477 Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$139 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$149 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor tennis court is featured at this cottage, along with a terrace and limo/town car service. There's fun for all ages with mini golf and a playground, ...
6.8/10 (16 reviews)
"We could here our noisy neighbors . Woke us up around 11h30 pm. So the walls are not isolated. Also the outdoor chairs on the picture look nice but are full of mold. But the chairs and table on the terrace were nice. Quite spaciouse appartement and great that it was on 2 floors. The appartement is ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Hotel Apartamentos Baia Brava

Hotel Apartamentos Baia Brava

Estrada Padre Alfredo Vieira Freitas - Gaula, 277 Santa Cruz Madeira Region
A snack bar/deli is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.
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How much does it cost to stay in a beach hotel in Santa Cruz?


Currently, we have resorts and hotels in Santa Cruz on the beach going from $149 a night to $815 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.


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Many Santa Cruz hotels on the beach have pools. You can choose which amenities you want and use our pool filter to see the Santa Cruz beach hotels that have pools on site.


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Are there cheap beach hotels in Santa Cruz?


Prices for Santa Cruz beach hotels currently start at just $149 a night. With 8 Santa Cruz beach hotels to choose from, you have stacks of tempting options, whatever your budget.


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Enjoy swimming, reading, and sunbathing on the beach in Santa Cruz. There’s also action-packed beach fun and watersport adventures, too. Check each hotel’s information section to find out what’s available.


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