Hotels & Accommodation in Santa Cruz

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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 03 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 buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

R3 383

R3 592 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Sept - 09 Sept

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

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.

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

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

R1 772

R1 917 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.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

R6 443

R6 775 total

includes taxes & fees

02 Oct - 03 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 modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

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

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

R3 042

R3 313 total

includes taxes & fees

02 Oct - 03 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

R5 963

R6 276 total

includes taxes & fees

09 Sept - 10 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

R2 774

R2 959 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 01 Oct

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

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

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

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

Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

R2 658

R2 838 total

includes taxes & fees

06 Sept - 07 Sept

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.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

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

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Santa Cruz

R1 989

R3 382 total

includes taxes & fees

04 Sept - 05 Sept

A stone house with a swimming pool and a view of the sea.

A modern room with a large wooden table, a stone wall, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a wooden pergola, overlooking a coastal view with a stone building and a clear blue sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

Santa Cruz

R2 774

R3 797 total

includes taxes & fees

07 Sept - 08 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

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

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

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

R4 214

R4 457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

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

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

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

R1 476

R1 609 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Oct - 02 Oct

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

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and seating area with a view.

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

Valle Paraizo

Santa Cruz

R2 551

R2 728 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.

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

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

R2 073

R2 251 total

includes taxes & fees

03 Oct - 04 Oct

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 modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

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

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

R3 109

R3 308 total

includes taxes & fees

06 Sept - 07 Sept

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

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

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.

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

R2 448

R6 343 total

includes taxes & fees

04 Sept - 05 Sept

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

A table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a basket of fruit, overlooking a coastal town and hills.

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

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

Baía Madeira Hotel

Machico

R2 442

R2 614 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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 room with two wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a view of a lush garden through a large window.

Enotel Santo da Serra

Machico

R2 734

R2 918 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 01 Oct

A yellow building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

A person performing a yoga pose outdoors with a large building in the background.

A doorway leading to a garden with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A golf course with bunkers and a path, overlooking a coastal cityscape.

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Funchal

R6 655

R6 995 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Sept - 09 Sept

An outdoor restaurant with wicker furniture, tiled flooring, and hanging plants.

A modern dining area with pendant lighting, framed artwork, and a view of the outdoors.

A circular hot tub with steps leading up to it, surrounded by blue-tiled walls and a skylight above.

A person relaxing on a sun lounger with a view of the sea and a cityscape.

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

Old Town Funchal

R6 246

R6 570 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A building with three windows, each with green shutters and white frames. There are outdoor tables and chairs, and potted plants near the windows.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.

A bar area with a television screen, shelves of bottles, and a glass display case with wine glasses.

A blue sofa with white cushions in a lobby area with a tiled floor and a wooden cabinet with a vase on top.

Hotel Amparo

Machico

R1 450

R1 582 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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 buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

R3 383

R3 592 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Sept - 09 Sept

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

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.

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

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

R1 772

R1 917 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.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

R6 443

R6 775 total

includes taxes & fees

02 Oct - 03 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

R5 963

R6 276 total

includes taxes & fees

09 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and seating area with a view.

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

Valle Paraizo

Santa Cruz

R2 551

R2 728 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.

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

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

R2 073

R2 251 total

includes taxes & fees

03 Oct - 04 Oct

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

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

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.

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Santa Cruz

R2 448

R6 343 total

includes taxes & fees

04 Sept - 05 Sept

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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

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.

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 Palheiro Gardens and Monte Palace Gardens, both just a short drive away.

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?

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 Ponta da Oliveira and Cristo Rei—all within a small-town setting.

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

Check out reviews of Santa Cruz hotels guests love

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and exceptionally kind staff"

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent choice for breakfast. The setting and location is wonderful - sitting round the pool, looking towards the sea. Right next to the cute small town with some lovely restaurants. Hotel of a good standard with equally nice comfy rooms. Would have given a 5 out of 5 apart from on occasion, not enough staff on at the bar pool area in the day sometimes and some of the sunbeds are past their best. Would definitely stay here again."

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay in the green room everything was excellent very clean comfortable bed welcoming drinks and snacks very quiet everything was excellent recommend to people who are interested.. Thank you Kasia for everything we will try to book in the future again."

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent

"The area is very quiet and clean."

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast buffet was amazing! The pool was great. It will be better if they have more umbrellas for the beach chairs. The room is spacious. Perfect for family of 4."

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good

"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was dated but clean. Indoor pool was useful. Can't swim at the beach because there no beach, very rocky and waves were pretty rough, but nice to have waterfront view. Very accessible to funchal by bus. Bus stop was just a block away. Font desk were not too helpful interms of going out of their way looking for excursions outside of their tour partners. Beach towels were controlled, first sets are free, if need clean ones there are extra fees and must return the towels to front desk to avoid fees. Cannot leave it in the room. Breakfast was good. All in all, we enjoyed our stay."

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 121 holiday homes. In addition, there are 416 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.

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