Santa Cruz

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A pebble beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a white building with a red roof, and a rocky coastline with houses on a hillside in the background.
A coastal walkway with a rocky shoreline, a palm tree, and a stone building with a balcony.
A pebble beach with a pier, palm trees, and colorful buildings on a hillside.
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water, a lighthouse, and a pier with people and boats.
A pebbled beach with thatched umbrellas, a pier, and palm trees.
Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana Santa Cruz Madeira
The price is ￥31,785 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
￥31,785
￥33,794 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"We loved our stay at sentido! The only thing to be warned about is the parking situation. There is not much parking available, and most spots you need to pay for parking."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Sentido Galosol
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥58,438 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥58,438
￥61,514 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
"The resort is amazing, super clean. The buffets are excellent, tons of selections, staffs are very friendly. The room was spacious and perfect. We really enjoy are stay, and we will be back."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
The price is ￥16,164 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥16,164
￥17,548 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (496 reviews)
"No wifi other than in reception , and the room was alot different than in the pictures but other than that everything was good ."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Garajau Madeira Hotel
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Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (496 reviews)
"No wifi other than in reception , and the room was alot different than in the pictures but other than that everything was good ."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana Santa Cruz Madeira
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"The room was a little dated but really about what we expected for what we paid and seemed like very good value overall. Albeit small, was nice to have a pool and the facilities in our room allowed us to be self-sufficient as there were stores and car rentals very close by. Great location."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Caniço Bay Club
Charming 2 Bedroom House with Comfortable Living in Camacha

Charming 2 Bedroom House with Comfortable Living in Camacha

Camacha Madeira
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"I had a wonderful week staying at this place. The host was very welcoming, and everything was clean and in good working order. There was a bit of damp, but it didn't bother me."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Charming 2 Bedroom House with Comfortable Living in Camacha
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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.

Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

Ponta da Oliveira

9.2/10 (31 reviews)
Find a secluded dive spot in the cove protected by this dramatic rocky bluff or walk along cliff-top paths to take in Atlantic coast views.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

￥4,809
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Picture 3 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

￥12,762
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

￥6,473
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

￥6,473
per adult
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

￥8,138
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

￥6,289
per adult
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails
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Cities near Santa Cruz

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal

A pebbled beach with people sunbathing, a mountain in the background, and a building with a red roof.

Machico

A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door, blue shutters, and a white facade.

Santana

A waterfall, a pond, a small house, and lush greenery.

Monte

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