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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

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

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"We loved this hotel. The staff were exceptional. They were friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond. The amenities were amazing. The location is great for airport. It is showing some age, as our room definitely needed some TLC, but it was clean."
Canada
Sean
The price is ￥22,261
￥23,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

2. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
5.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"We had the place to ourselves! It was like our own private resort…and the staff made it even more so! Cannot wait to return for a longer stay…and higher leaps off the cliffs into the ocean!"
United States
John
The price is ￥50,451
￥53,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

3. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

Villa-Kasia Ocean View
3.5 star property
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Valentina
The price is ￥14,007
￥26,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Villa-Kasia Ocean View
A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

4. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was clean with very comfortable beds and the pool and sea view were great."
United States
Michele
The price is ￥22,824
￥24,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sentido Galosol
A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

5. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (206 reviews)
"Great hotel with lovely restaurant onsite."
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥22,824
￥24,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
PortoBay Serra Golf
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

6. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (235 reviews)
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
United Kingdom
Zoe
The price is ￥23,712
￥25,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a coastal view.

7. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"This place is simply put…Excellent!!!"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥19,615
￥21,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Inn & Art Madeira
A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

8. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (519 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
United States
Lalit
The price is ￥12,219
￥13,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Garajau Madeira Hotel
A spacious indoor area with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

9. Cais da Oliveira

Cais da Oliveira
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (23 reviews)
"It was good"
Canada
Rozita
The price is ￥15,486
￥17,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Cais da Oliveira
A modern hotel with a pool and ocean view.

10. Royal Orchid

Royal Orchid
5.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (63 reviews)
"Meget flot værelse med flot altan med havudsigt "
Denmark
Frederik Bech
The price is ￥18,976
￥20,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Royal Orchid
A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

11. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended "
Canada
Tak
The price is ￥18,332
￥19,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
A room with a large window, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a table with a bowl.

12. Refúgio do Bosque

Refúgio do Bosque
2.0 star property
Santa Cruz
The price is ￥10,652
￥11,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Refúgio do Bosque
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

13. Mist Haven

Mist Haven
2.0 star property
Santa Cruz
The price is ￥10,846
￥11,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mist Haven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Pool
Breakfast included

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

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

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (504)
The price is ￥22,824
￥24,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sentido Galosol
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290)
The price is ￥22,261
￥23,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290)
The price is ￥22,261
￥23,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful views in the sea side room!"
Cara 8-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rocamar Lido Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveler booking a beach vacation.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's located on Reis Magos Beach. Other good choices for your beach trip include The Views Oasis - Family Friendly and Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club.
How many beach hotels are there in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 62°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Reis Magos Beach or Machico Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions like Palmeiras Beach and Aquaparque Madeira. Other things to see and do in the area are Santo da Serra Market and Ponta da Oliveira.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.