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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple windows and a red door.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

1. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

P6,416

P6,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

2. 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.

P11,136

P11,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A coastal hotel with a pool, rocky cliffs, and ocean views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

3. 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.

P9,167

P9,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

4. 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.

P21,389

P22,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a food display counter.

A two-story building with a stone wall and lush greenery.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and bar stools.

5. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

P6,722

P7,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

6. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

P9,898

P10,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Two people riding a red bicycle on a paved path with a coastal view.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

7. 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.

P17,790

P18,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

8. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

P8,737

P9,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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

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

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

P9,167

P9,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

P6,416

P6,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

P9,898

P10,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

P11,136

P11,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

P15,278

P16,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

P8,737

P9,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

P5,975

P6,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

P17,790

P18,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

P21,389

P22,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A large, red building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

P7,948

P8,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

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

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

P9,167

P9,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

P6,416

P6,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

P11,136

P11,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

P9,898

P10,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

P15,278

P16,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a food display counter.

A two-story building with a stone wall and lush greenery.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and bar stools.

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

P6,722

P7,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

P5,975

P6,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

Restaurant

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

P21,389

P22,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

P8,737

P9,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

P17,790

P18,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

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

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

P9,167

P9,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

P6,416

P6,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

P9,898

P10,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

P11,136

P11,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

P15,278

P16,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

P17,790

P18,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A spacious dining area with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

P11,304

P12,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms, friendly."

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with lovely restaurant onsite."

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly approachable staff. Lovely breakfast options."

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent

"staff was great. Loved the saltwater pool"

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"

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."

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.