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Private kitchen
A grocery store aisle with various products on shelves and a promotional sign.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small seating area.
A modern outdoor balcony with seating and a table, glass doors, and a view of trees.

1. Paraíso - Touristic Apartments

Paraíso - Touristic Apartments
Funchal
United States
Gerald
￥16,292
￥17,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Paraíso - Touristic Apartments
A modern living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a green rug. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and a washing machine.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island with stools, a laptop, and a TV.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a staircase, a television, a fire extinguisher, and a bowl of popcorn on a table.

2. Close to the centre of Funchal - Loft Arrifes II

Close to the centre of Funchal - Loft Arrifes II
Sao Pedro
United States
Paula Cristina H.
￥34,195
￥51,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Close to the centre of Funchal - Loft Arrifes II
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a staircase leading inside, and a sign indicating it is a hostel.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Hostel Central" above it.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a television screen.
A reception area with a view of parked cars outside, a reception desk, seating area with blue chairs, and decorative plants.

3. H. Central Funchal IV

H. Central Funchal IV
Funchal
Germany
WOLFGANG O.
￥9,714
￥15,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
H. Central Funchal IV
Marina
Private kitchen
Interior
Room

4. King David Suites 302 by Madeira Sun Travel

King David Suites 302 by Madeira Sun Travel
Funchal
United States
Matthew D.
￥22,255
￥29,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
King David Suites 302 by Madeira Sun Travel
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a hill.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a clock displaying 23:48.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a countertop with a croissant, coffee cup, and a glass of orange juice.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a chair, and a desk.

5. Santa Catarina I, modern city apartment

Santa Catarina I, modern city apartment
Sao Pedro
United States
Artur K.
￥35,659
￥50,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Santa Catarina I, modern city apartment
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a window with a view of a tiled roof.
A staircase leading to a door with a view of the sea.
A room with a wicker chair, a small potted plant, a table with a colorful tablecloth, and a view through large windows.
A coastal view with a building, a clear sky, and a distant horizon.

6. Chalet 'Luci's House (A)' with Private Terrace

Chalet 'Luci's House (A)' with Private Terrace
São Jorge Madeira
United States
Benjamin C.
￥10,469
￥11,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Chalet 'Luci's House (A)' with Private Terrace
A balcony with a clear view of a coastal town, a table with a newspaper, and two chairs.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a window with a view, and a ceiling light.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and built-in appliances.

7. Saraiva Hills - With sea views in Câmara de Lobos

Saraiva Hills - With sea views in Câmara de Lobos
Câmara de Lobos
United States
Konrad L.
￥65,157
￥94,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Saraiva Hills - With sea views in Câmara de Lobos
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a staircase leading inside, and a sign indicating it is a hostel.
A bathroom with a sink, bidet, toilet, and a mirror.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a wall with a brick pattern.
A reception area with a view of parked cars outside, a reception desk, seating area with blue chairs, and decorative plants.

8. H. Central Funchal III

H. Central Funchal III
Funchal
￥9,714
￥15,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
H. Central Funchal III
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a staircase leading inside, and a sign indicating it is a hostel.
A reception area with a view of parked cars outside, a reception desk, seating area with blue chairs, and decorative plants.
A building with a sign reading "Hostel CENTRAL" and a black sports car parked in front.
A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a number sign.

9. H. Central Funchal II

H. Central Funchal II
Funchal
Canada
Jason
￥9,714
￥15,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
H. Central Funchal II
A marble staircase leading to a reception area with a Buddha statue, a decorative wall, and a table with wine bottles.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a staircase leading inside, and a sign indicating it is a hostel.
A reception area with a view of parked cars outside, a reception desk, seating area with blue chairs, and decorative plants.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a television screen.

10. H. Central Funchal V

H. Central Funchal V
Funchal
Spain
Luis filipe
￥9,714
￥15,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
H. Central Funchal V
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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 3 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 8 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

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What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz draws tourists with its fantastic dining options and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost very little. Check out the area's cultural spots like CR7 Museum and Museum of Natural History, or get outdoors at Palmeiras Beach.
How can I get to Santa Cruz and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Cruz can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), situated 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Santa Cruz might not have many public transit choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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