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Where to stay in Santa Cruz?
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 12 September 2026.
1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort HotelSanta Cruz
R4 086
R4 324 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Hotel Solar do Bom JesusSanta Cruz
R1 791
R1 938 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Albatroz Beach & Yacht ClubSanta Cruz
R6 479
R6 814 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
4. Sentido Galosol
Sentido GalosolSanta Cruz
R2 608
R2 787 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Oct - 02 Oct
5. Villa Camelia Boutique House
Villa Camelia Boutique HouseSanta Cruz
R3 920
R4 152 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
6. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Madeira - All InclusiveSanta Cruz
R5 786
R6 092 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
7. PortoBay Serra Golf
PortoBay Serra GolfSanta Cruz
R2 430
R2 602 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
8. Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Villa-Kasia Ocean ViewSanta Cruz
R2 001
R3 401 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
9. Inn & Art Madeira
Inn & Art MadeiraSanta Cruz
R2 673
R2 855 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
10. Rocamar Lido Resort
Rocamar Lido ResortSanta Cruz
R2 081
R2 239 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
11. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical GardenSanta Cruz
R4 238
R4 482 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
12. Garajau Madeira Hotel
Garajau Madeira HotelSanta Cruz
R1 374
R1 504 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Oct - 06 Oct
13. Valle Paraizo
Valle ParaizoSanta Cruz
R2 309
R2 476 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
14. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Sentido Galomar - Adults OnlySanta Cruz
R3 126
R3 326 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
15. Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Quinta de Santo António da SerraSanta Cruz
R2 073
R2 252 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Oct - 08 Oct
16. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Penthouse Caniço de BaixoSanta Cruz
R3 078
R7 019 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
17. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & ChateauxFunchal
R6 693
R7 035 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Oct - 04 Oct
18. PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults OnlyOld Town Funchal
R6 281
R6 608 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
19. Baía Madeira Hotel
Baía Madeira HotelMachico
R2 033
R2 189 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Oct - 06 Oct
20. Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, MadeiraFunchal
R14 114
R14 754 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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R1 791
R1 938 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
R2 608
R2 787 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Oct - 02 Oct
R4 086
R4 324 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
R2 430
R2 602 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
R2 081
R2 239 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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R6 814 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
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R1 504 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Oct - 06 Oct
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R6 092 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
R4 238
R4 482 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Oct - 10 Oct
R3 920
R4 152 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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 Palheiro Gardens and Madeira Botanical Garden, both nearby.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 Santo da Serra Market and Ponta da Oliveira—all within a small-town setting.
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