Hotels in Santa Cruz

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1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$1,369
HK$1,472 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
HK$1,144
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sentido Galosol

3. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
HK$761
HK$826 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

4. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
HK$2,186
HK$2,309 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

5. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
HK$1,567
HK$1,681 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

6. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
HK$2,319
HK$2,447 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

7. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
HK$1,144
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
PortoBay Serra Golf

8. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$602
HK$661 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Garajau Madeira Hotel

9. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
HK$1,251
HK$1,371 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Villa Camelia Boutique House

10. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$723
HK$787 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

11. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
HK$1,055
HK$1,133 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Inn & Art Madeira

12. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
HK$1,213
HK$1,296 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

13. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
HK$610
HK$1,255 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

14. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
HK$980
HK$1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

15. Refúgio do Bosque

Refúgio do Bosque
Santa Cruz
HK$520
HK$576 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Refúgio do Bosque

16. Mist Haven

Mist Haven
Santa Cruz
HK$532
HK$589 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Mist Haven

17. CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani
Santa Cruz
HK$1,271
HK$2,212 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

18. Atlantic Dutchman

Atlantic Dutchman
Santa Cruz
HK$879
HK$2,404 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Atlantic Dutchman

19. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
HK$1,159
HK$3,003 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

20. Baía Madeira Hotel

Baía Madeira Hotel
Machico
HK$620
HK$680 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Baía Madeira Hotel
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Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
We have 3 left at
HK$1,703
per night
HK$3,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Cova do Milho

Quinta Cova do Milho
Santa Cruz
We have 3 left at
HK$936
per night
HK$2,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Cova do Milho

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
HK$1,153
per night
HK$2,539 total
includes taxes & fees
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Villa Camelia Boutique House

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
HK$2,779
per night
HK$5,852 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$750
per night
HK$2,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Caniço Quintas III

Caniço Quintas III
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$619
per night
HK$1,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Caniço Quintas III

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
We have 3 left at
HK$1,703
per night
HK$3,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
HK$2,724
per night
HK$5,736 total
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
HK$277 off
HK$1,132
per night
HK$2,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
HK$1,619
per night
HK$3,509 total
includes taxes & fees
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Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
HK$151 off
HK$617
per night
HK$1,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Caniço Quintas III

Caniço Quintas III
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$619
per night
HK$1,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Caniço Quintas III

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
We have 6 left at
HK$1,441
per night
HK$1,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galosol

Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$623
per night
HK$1,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$1,136
per night
HK$1,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Inn & Art Madeira

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$79 off
HK$612
per night
HK$672 total
includes taxes & fees
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
We have 1 left at
HK$1,213
per night
HK$1,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

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

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
HK$1,144
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
HK$761
HK$826 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$1,369
HK$1,472 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
HK$602
HK$661 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Garajau Madeira Hotel

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
HK$1,144
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
PortoBay Serra Golf

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
HK$1,567
HK$1,681 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
HK$1,251
HK$1,371 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
HK$980
HK$1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
HK$2,186
HK$2,309 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
HK$2,319
HK$2,447 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
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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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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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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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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.

Check out reviews of Santa Cruz hotels guests love

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful views. Food was amazing and so was the service. Entertainment was great too."
Luz 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful! Highly recommend! Would love to come back."
Kristen 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sentido Galosol
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"Staff very helpful."
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

8/10 Good
"Friendly, & helpful staff. Room was clean and had a nice balcony and small kitchenette. No Air in the room. Nice to have breakfast included."
Robyn 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was exceptional. Each day they greeted us with warm smiles. They enjoyed working at the hotel and interacting with guests. The property was extremely clean and well maintained. The rooms are a bit outdated though. The breakfast is high quality."
Chris 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean rooms, friendly."
Olivia 8-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Caniço Bay Club
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
Zoe 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Villas Madalena

Villas Madalena

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was very good — clean and well equipped. Bed linen, towels, kitchenware and appliances were all provided, and the parking was great too. The view was amazing, and of course the special Madeira touch — watching the planes take off and land, visible even from the room. Overall, everything was perfect. Highly recommended!"
Georg 4-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Villas Madalena

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Santa Cruz?
You can choose a great hotel in Santa Cruz from HK$661 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Santa Cruz that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Santa Cruz hotels?
Discover great deals on Santa Cruz hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Santa Cruz hotels.
Can I book Santa Cruz hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable Santa Cruz hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Santa Cruz?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Santa Cruz are Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and Royal Orchid. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travellers, and it offers 3 outdoor pools, a hot tub and snorkelling. Royal Orchid is another popular luxury hotel in a great Santa Cruz location.
What are some of the best Santa Cruz beach hotels?
For a beachy holiday in Santa Cruz, Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach are some of the best places to visit. Pick a well-reviewed Santa Cruz beach hotel to maximise your holiday. Check out Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a private beach (direct access) and guestrooms offering in-room massages, our travellers rate it highly at 9.8 out of 10. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is another great choice for a relaxing beach holiday and our travellers rate it 9.2. This hotel has 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool and a variety of other amenities to enjoy. The Views Oasis - Family Friendly is another ideal choice. Travellers love the beach nearby plus the outdoor pool, and it has a guest rating of 9.2.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?
Some of the best Santa Cruz hotels for kids include Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View, Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, and Santa Cruz Village Hotel. Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 10 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and a free beach shuttle, plus free cots in guestrooms. Check out Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club with a guest score of 9.8. This popular hotel has a private beach (direct access), 3 outdoor pools, an arcade/game room, and more. Santa Cruz Village Hotel is another good option with an outdoor pool and an arcade/game room, plus free cots in the guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Santa Cruz hotels with a pool?
For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Santa Cruz hotels with a pool. Vivenda Belo Horizonte - 180º Panoramic Atlantic Ocean View is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a private pool, and a guest rating of 10 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its restaurant. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a popular hotel that features 3 outdoor pools along with a private beach (direct access) and a children's pool. To find more stays in Santa Cruz with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Santa Cruz hotels with free parking?
If you're driving, a great Santa Cruz hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travellers' favourites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Cruz?
For hotels in central Santa Cruz, check out Rocamar Lido Resort and Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel. Travellers love Rocamar Lido Resort for its location, as well as the 3 outdoor pools, ocean-view restaurant and 2 bars/lounges this hotel offers. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel is another popular central aparthotel with a restaurant, a bar/lounge and free parking.
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.

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