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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Santa Cruz on Hotels.com. These Santa Cruz hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 24 September 2026.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

R4 043

R4 279 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

R1 763

R1 908 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

R5 860

R6 168 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

4. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

R2 404

R2 575 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

5. Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

R2 322

R2 489 total

includes taxes & fees

06 Oct - 07 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

6. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

R2 885

R3 075 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor restaurant with brick walls, a brick fireplace, and a covered patio area with tables and chairs.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and bar stools.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

7. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

R2 084

R2 241 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

8. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

R4 194

R4 435 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

9. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

R5 178

R5 460 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a potted plant at the bottom.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

10. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

R1 980

R3 366 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view into the bathroom.

11. Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

R2 485

R2 658 total

includes taxes & fees

03 Oct - 04 Oct

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

R1 403

R1 533 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Oct - 02 Oct

A hotel with multiple white buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.

A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a rocky coastline in the background.

A coastal walkway lined with palm trees and a stone wall, leading to a body of water.

A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings with red roofs.

13. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

R3 046

R6 946 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A large, red building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.

14. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

R2 074

R2 252 total

includes taxes & fees

07 Oct - 08 Oct

A house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A stone pillar with a bell, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a small patio with a table and chairs.

15. Valle Paraizo

Santa Cruz

R2 297

R2 463 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

A spacious dining area with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

16. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

R2 949

R3 142 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside lamps, a hanging light fixture, a view of the outside, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, stove, and sink.

17. Alta do Garajau I

Santa Cruz

A lush garden with various plants and a white building with a red roof in the background.

A swimming pool with a rock waterfall backdrop, surrounded by grass and two lounge chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants and a railing.

18. Falesia Gardens

Santa Cruz

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a table with chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a TV, a desk, and two wicker chairs.

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a parking area, and a view of the sea.

19. Baía Madeira Hotel

Machico

R1 662

R1 803 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant. There are hanging lights and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with sunlit skylights, lounge chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A woman reading a magazine at a table with a three-tiered tea service, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a balcony with a view of a green landscape.

20. Enotel Santo da Serra

Machico

R2 892

R3 081 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Our prices for hotels in Santa Cruz are cheapest in January

Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

A rocky beach with a pier, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Palmeiras Beach

8.2/10 (368 reviews)

If you're in central Santa Cruz and want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Palmeiras Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Machico Beach and Reis Magos Beach.

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A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear blue water, and a small town in the background.

Reis Magos Beach

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Reis Magos Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Santa Cruz. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Palmeiras Beach, Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Sao Tiago Beach.

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A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.

Ponta da Oliveira

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

Ponta da Oliveira is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Canico, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Madeira Botanical Garden and Monte Palace Gardens, both nearby.

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Aquaparque Madeira

Aquaparque Madeira is in the heart of Pinheiro, so why not stop by during your stay? If you have fun at Aquaparque Madeira, you'll love Jardins do Palheiro and Whale Museum, both located nearby.

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Santo da Serra Market

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Santo da Serra Market when visiting Santo da Serra.

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Cristo Rei

8.0/10 (1 review)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Cristo Rei – just one of the landmarks located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Canico.

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Quinta Da Junta

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Quinta Da Junta in the heart of Santo da Serra. If you like Quinta Da Junta, you'll love Monte Palace Gardens and Madeira Botanical Garden, both just a short drive away.

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Garajau Cable Car

8.0/10 (1 review)

Garajau Cable Car is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Garajau, why not stop by during your stay?

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Learn more about Santa Cruz

Notable for its seaside, Santa Cruz features attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including restaurants and sights like Aquaparque Madeira and Santo da Serra Market—all within a small-town setting.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Santa Cruz

Free cancellation options if plans change

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz?

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

4. PortoBay Serra Golf

5. Sentido Galosol

6. Villa Camelia Boutique House

7. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

8. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

9. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

11. Inn & Art Madeira

12. Garajau Madeira Hotel

13. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

14. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

15. Valle Paraizo

16. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

17. Alta do Garajau I

18. Falesia Gardens

19. Baía Madeira Hotel

20. Enotel Santo da Serra

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Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

PortoBay Serra Golf

Sentido Galosol

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Go beyond your typical stay in Santa Cruz

Price trends for hotels in Santa Cruz

September

Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

Palmeiras Beach

Reis Magos Beach

Ponta da Oliveira

Aquaparque Madeira

Santo da Serra Market

Cristo Rei

Quinta Da Junta

Garajau Cable Car

Learn more about Santa Cruz