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O Jardim do Vinho

O Jardim do Vinho
3.5 star property
Praia
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"La chambre est très propre, la Gérante fait tout pour nous aider pour les transports et visiter l’île. Bon petit dej avec des produits et recettes locales."
France
Thierry
The price is ¥1,165,937
¥1,341,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
O Jardim do Vinho

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde
5.0 star property
Praia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (90)
"Great place to stay 👌👌👌"
United States
Admar
The price is ¥28,110
¥33,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar
4.0 star property
Praia
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (162)
"Very nice resort, close to sall beach, excellent large pool, excellent clearn modern rooms. Location: a bit far from city center and other restaurants but you can just take a cab at low cost. "
Canada
Benjamin
The price is ¥25,375
¥30,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

Hotel Vip Praia

Hotel Vip Praia
4.0 star property
Praia
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (276)
"Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store. "
United States
pamela
Hotel Vip Praia

Atlantic Maio Hotel

Atlantic Maio Hotel
3.5 star property
Maio
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Great location, excellent friendly staff and very helpful."
United Kingdom
Ray
Atlantic Maio Hotel

Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria
3.5 star property
Praia
7.4 out of 10, Good, (145)
"The staff was very nice and accommodating after a mistake was made with my booking. The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was good."
United States
Lauren
Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Vulcão

Hotel Vulcão
4.0 star property
Cidade Velha
7.8 out of 10, Good, (54)
"Great stay ocean view room nice n clean "
United States
Carlos
Hotel Vulcão

Syds Guesthouse I

Syds Guesthouse I
3.0 star property
Praia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
"Everything's great at this cosy guesthouse! Definitely will come back. "
Spain
Nicholas E
The price is ¥8,050
¥10,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Syds Guesthouse I

Wave Maze

Wave Maze
3.0 star property
Maio
The price is ¥7,898
¥10,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Wave Maze

Happy Day Hotel

Happy Day Hotel
4.5 star property
Praia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Excellent"
United States
Wanderley
Happy Day Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Find a great place to stay in Santa Cruz, which has a lot to offer the traveler looking to book a beach vacation.
What's the best place for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach is a top beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 20 restaurants, and it's located on Pedra Badejo Beach. Villa Sao Jose is another good option to stay near the beach.
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 October and September with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 72°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 10 inches.
What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Mangue Beach. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Pedra Badejo Beach and Porto Madeira. Other things to see and do in the area are Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall and Poilão Dam.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: The closest major airport is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.