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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
  • Unwind on the golden shores of Palmeiras Beach with easy access to water adventures, snorkeling, and parasailing just steps away.
¥39,919
¥42,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
¥17,040
¥18,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

3. Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
  • Immerse in coastal bliss with pristine sands, beach yoga classes, and a refreshing beach bar just steps away from your room.
¥24,941
¥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sentido Galosol

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
  • Unwind on sun-soaked shores at this waterfront paradise with private beach access, pristine pools, and Mediterranean dining delights.
¥56,008
¥58,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5. Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort
Caniço
¥26,127
¥27,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rocamar Lido Resort

6. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
¥23,237
¥24,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

7. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
¥37,315
¥39,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Villa Camelia Boutique House

8. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
¥25,955
¥27,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Inn & Art Madeira

9. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
  • Savor the sun and surf along Madeira's coast at this all-inclusive haven, just a 3-minute stroll to pristine Reis Magos Beach.
¥55,330
¥58,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥13,144
¥14,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Garajau Madeira Hotel
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
¥17,040
¥18,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
¥24,941
¥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sentido Galosol

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥39,919
¥42,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
¥23,237
¥24,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort
Caniço
¥26,127
¥27,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rocamar Lido Resort

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
¥56,008
¥58,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
¥37,315
¥39,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥13,144
¥14,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
¥40,076
¥41,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
¥55,330
¥58,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥39,919
¥42,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
¥17,040
¥18,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
¥24,941
¥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
¥23,237
¥24,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort
Caniço
¥26,127
¥27,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rocamar Lido Resort

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
¥56,008
¥58,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥13,144
¥14,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
¥37,315
¥39,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
¥25,955
¥27,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Inn & Art Madeira

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
¥40,076
¥41,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
¥39,919
¥42,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
¥17,040
¥18,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
¥24,941
¥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
¥23,237
¥24,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
PortoBay Serra Golf

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort
Caniço
¥26,127
¥27,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rocamar Lido Resort

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
¥40,076
¥41,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
¥55,330
¥58,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
¥29,898
¥31,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Would have been useful for chamberlain to refresh toiletries and tissues."
david 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Free room upgrade to ocean view and friendly staff, Convenient location close to airport and Funchal"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rocamar Lido Resort
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"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."
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed a week with fellow yogis. Enjoyed the glass yoga room facing the sea, multiple pools and sea swimming. Excellent location, beautiful property, helpful staff."
Daliah 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Sentido Galosol
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."
marie-automne 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"The area is very quiet and clean."
Raven 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
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."
Tien 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
Lalit 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
Zoe 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

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 Machico Beach or Formosa Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions like Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. 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.