Hotels & Accommodation in Santa Cruz

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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 22 October 2026.

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
R2 901
R3 091 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Nov - 02 Nov
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
R2 153
R2 313 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sentido Galosol

3. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
R4 565
R4 821 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
R6 387
R6 716 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
R3 583
R3 800 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Nov - 02 Nov
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

6. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
R1 672
R1 812 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Nov - 05 Nov
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

7. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
R2 388
R2 558 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
PortoBay Serra Golf

8. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
R1 513
R1 647 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Nov - 02 Nov
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

9. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
R2 675
R2 929 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Villa Camelia Boutique House

10. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
R1 145
R1 264 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Garajau Madeira Hotel

11. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
R1 301
R2 651 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

12. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
R2 532
R2 706 total
includes taxes & fees
02 Nov - 03 Nov
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

13. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
R2 309
R2 475 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Nov - 06 Nov
Inn & Art Madeira

14. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
R2 018
R2 192 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Nov - 06 Nov
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

15. Refúgio do Bosque

Refúgio do Bosque
Santa Cruz
R1 110
R1 227 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Refúgio do Bosque

16. CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani
Santa Cruz
R2 654
R4 618 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

17. Mist Haven

Mist Haven
Santa Cruz
R1 146
R1 266 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mist Haven

18. Atlantic Dutchman

Atlantic Dutchman
Santa Cruz
R1 878
R5 063 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Atlantic Dutchman

19. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
R2 420
R6 271 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

20. Alta do Garajau I

Alta do Garajau I
Santa Cruz
Alta do Garajau I
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Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
R1 362 off
R2 911
per night
R6 201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galosol

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
R790 off
R3 555
per night
R7 541 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
R5 687
per night
R11 977 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
R348 off
R1 566
per night
R4 705 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
R510 off
R2 293
per night
R4 916 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
R860 off
R3 869
per night
R8 195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
R669 off
R3 009
per night
R6 407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
R790 off
R3 555
per night
R7 541 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
R5 687
per night
R11 977 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
R3 381
per night
R7 328 total
includes taxes & fees
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Villa Camelia Boutique House

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
R531 off
R2 388
per night
R5 115 total
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
R289 off
R1 301
per night
R4 154 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Caniço Quintas III

Caniço Quintas III
Santa Cruz
R287 off
R1 292
per night
R4 030 total
includes taxes & fees
Caniço Quintas III

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
R631 off
R2 713
per night
R2 895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galosol

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
R398 off
R3 583
per night
R3 800 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
R264 off
R2 373
per night
R2 541 total
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
R145 off
R1 301
per night
R2 651 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
R166 off
R1 279
per night
R1 403 total
includes taxes & fees
Garajau Madeira Hotel

You can also stay at hotels with a pool in Santa Cruz

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
R2 153
R2 313 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
R1 672
R1 812 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Nov - 05 Nov
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
R2 901
R3 091 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Nov - 02 Nov
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
R1 145
R1 264 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Garajau Madeira Hotel

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
R2 388
R2 558 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
PortoBay Serra Golf

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
R3 583
R3 800 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Nov - 02 Nov
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
R2 675
R2 929 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
R2 018
R2 192 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Nov - 06 Nov
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
R4 565
R4 821 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
R6 387
R6 716 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
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Go beyond your typical stay in Santa Cruz

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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

A pebble beach with a pier, palm trees, and colorful buildings on a hillside.

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 trail with wooden railings, leading to a viewpoint overlooking the ocean.

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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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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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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Road of Christ the King

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Road of Christ the King – just one of the landmarks located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Canico.
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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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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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Learn more about Santa Cruz

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

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A large rock formation at sunset with a clear sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Santa Cruz?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Cruz, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Santa Cruz if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 124 holiday homes. In addition, there are 411 apartments and 14 condos.

What will the weather in Santa Cruz be like during my visit?

August and September are typically the warmest months in Santa Cruz, when the average temperature is 22°C. February and March are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 17°C. December and November are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my Santa Cruz hotel with Hotels.com?

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