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Top Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Quinta Dr. Americo Durao Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$347 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$365 total
Dec 12 - Dec 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (276 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, kids pool
Travelers say...
Spacious room, very clean, fine amenties, kind and helpful staff, amaizing pool on the cliff
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Great place, should have stayed longer!
We stayed one night before our very early flight home to Edinburgh. The hotel was great, the staff lovely and very helpful. Santa Cruz is also a nice village and we wished we’d stayed a little longer. We had the afternoon, walked around the village a bit, chilled in the pool. They booked a taxi for ...
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Rua de Sao Fernando, 5 Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$141 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$151 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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! (264 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...
Our experience at Vila Galé Santa Cruz was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The hotel perfectly combines comfort, elegance, and genuine Portuguese hospitality. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome — friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Estrada Santo António da Serra, 477 Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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, ...
6.2/10 (14 reviews)
Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025
Holiday apartment- with large terrace with spectacular sea and mountain views
Santa Cruz Madeira
This apartment features a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities.
Travelers like: close to beach, waterpark
PERFECT
The Property in which we stayed is a one bedroom with ensuite shower and WC, one bath, kitchen and lounge and it has a large terrace overlooking the beautiful town of Santa Cruz and the Ilhas Desertas with a lovely panoramic view of the Atlantic and the surrounding Mountains It was perfect for us ...
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2019
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 ...
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
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 ...
Get what you pay for
Aged but clean
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
Hotel Apartamentos Baia Brava
ESTRADA PADRE ALFREDO VIEIRA FREITAS - Santa Cruz Madeira Region
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Free self parking, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli are also offered.
Modern building smart clean pool staff nice friendly helpful thanks
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2020
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.
Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Quinta Dr. Americo Durao Santa Cruz
$347 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$365 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (276 reviews)
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.
Beach Condos in Santa Cruz
Penthouse with three terraces with magnificent views. Madeira.Funchal.
Canico Madeira
$319 nightly
The price is $337 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$337 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Beach Villas in Santa Cruz
Casa do Lombo
Estr. do Lombo Santa Cruz Madeira
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
More Beachfront Hotels in Santa Cruz
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Quinta Dr. Americo Durao Santa Cruz
$347 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$365 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (276 reviews)
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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 $151 a night to $752 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.
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Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
5 out of 5
Posted 6 days ago
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"Very clean, the staff was very nice and convenient location,
The food at the restaurant was good and very reasonably priced."
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