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Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Hotel in Santa Cruz
Boasting 1312 feet of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands.
Naomi Shalmayev
Israel
First of all the staff is just amazing, everyone was very kind and even wished me a happy birthday when I didn't even mention it and I had a cake waiting for me at the breakfast. Everyone was just willing to help with anything.
I'm already looking forward to stay there again
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
629 reviews
Price from$250.09per night
Vila Gale Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa Cruz
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodations with a wellness center. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities.
Michael
United States of America
Close to the airport.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,234 reviews
Price from$129.32per night
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra
Santa Cruz
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is located in the Madeira countryside, only 11 mi from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.
Virginia
United States of America
The Quinta was very nice. Bed was extremely comfortable. There was a fireplace but we didn't use. Beautiful flowers around the grounds. The location is up in the mountains about 1/2 hour from Funchal. There was a Sunday market in town as well as some small markets and places to eat. A storm Monday night took out the electricity when we awoke in the morning. Very clean place and lots of room. We had a 1 bedroom unit. Was great to have a kitchen and fridge to make coffee in the morning.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
879 reviews
Price from$136.80per night
Beach House
Santa Cruz
Beach House is located in Santa Cruz, just a 17-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 10 miles from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Kika3
United States of America
Spacious house and beautiful ocean views.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
20 reviews
Price from$1,892.76per night
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT
Santa Cruz
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 12 miles from Marina do Funchal and 15 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
18 reviews
Price from$109.65per night
Andy's Residence Airport 5 minutes - pick up - drop off, car and motorcycle rentals
Santa Cruz
Providing a private beach area, Andy's Residence Airport 5 minutes - pick up - drop off, car and motorcycle rentals provides accommodations in Santa Cruz.
5.7
Scored 5.7
Above average
Rated okay
8 reviews
Price from$76.95per night
Caniço VI by An Island Apart
Santa Cruz
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Caniço VI by An Island Apart features accommodations in Santa Cruz.
Fee
Germany
Clean
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
30 reviews
Price from$671.47per night
Serenity Apartment - Free Parking
Santa Cruz
Serenity Apartment - Free Parking is located in Santa Cruz, just a 3-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.
Elena Joy
United States of America
Very convenient to the airport and lovely area. We stayed two nights but I wish we had stayed here a little longer.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
14 reviews
Price from$84.07per night
Moradia Casa Feliz
Santa Cruz
Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.6 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
14 reviews
Price from$323.25per night
Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart
Santa Cruz
Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 11 mi from Marina do Funchal, 14 mi from Santana's traditional houses, and 18 mi from Girao Cape.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
8 reviews
Price from$610.64per night
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8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,081 reviews
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8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,538 reviews
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9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 629 reviews
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8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,234 reviews
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What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:
- 10Scored 10
Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the...
Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the runway. There are enough cafes and restaurants to keep you occupied along with some nice little parks and a good play ground if you have kids. The weather is just perfect.
BrendaIreland - 10Scored 10
Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me...
Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me get my car out, the breakfast staff did food for my special needs, the reception were very welcoming, it was clean & modern & I liked the mint water & that the hotel has a private garage. Very good standard close to the airport & the small town center. Only minus was that I'd wished for a heated jacuzzi .-)
MouschkaDenmark - 10Scored 10
Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower...
Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower decorations. Pleasant atmosphere of the town. Ideal location as it is near the airport. The accommodation in the hotel was very beautiful and luxurious.
RenataCzech Republic - 8.0Scored 8.0
Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part...
Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part of Madeira. The airport and the motorway are nearby and you'll be in Funchal in 30min. by car. There isn't much to do in Santa Cruz but there is a few bars and restaurants to enjoy the evening, a public swimming pool, a couple of shops and you can spend some time on the beach.
Andrea GuidiSwitzerland - 8.0Scored 8.0
The house located between Garajau and Canico.
The house located between Garajau and Canico. Cristo Rei in Garajau is a must to visit. Here hop on the cable car and take a look to Garajau beach. The beach is stony, there're much more nicer beaches to visit. Worth to eat at Talho do Canico, a tarditional grill bar in the centre of Canico. Taste tangerine poncha in La Carbonara in Garajau, the closest bar to the house. If you visit Madeira in April don't miss out the flower carneval in Funchal! Visit Sanatana to see the old traditional triangle shaped houses and visit Faial and Porto Moniz for the spectacular beach views.
Knapp_NikaHungary - 4.0Scored 4.0
I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you...
I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you have an early flight... There is nothing special to see. The Palm beach does not seem very nice and clean (there are big black stones on the beach - they are not comfortable to lay and to go to swim). The marina is quite short and it finishes by the swimming pool and the akvapark, but they were closed in March. I had a dinner at the restaurant Biletheira and the tuna steak was really good (12 Eur)! Santa Cruz is very near Funchal, so you can go to Funchal by bus and you can spend your time in the capital city.MigleLithuania
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- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 812 reviewsThe stay at this hostel exceeded our expectations. We chose it because of its location near the airport. Initially we were afraid of the noise but in our room we did not hear any noise from the airplanes nor the restaurants and the beaches that surround it. Very comfortable beds and a very good location. Best nights slept on the islands were in this hotel. Bus Expresso to Funchal and Machico is only 5min away by foot. Very underrated accomodation where we very much enjoyed our (short) stay. Aircon was a very precious plus, game changing !
HafsaBelgium - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 40 reviewsBeautiful apartment, spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and lots of fluffy white towels. Everything you could possibly need for a two week stay. A short walk to all the bars and restaurants in the little town of Santa Cruz. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and the apartment was cleaned , beds and towels changed, mid stay. You can get to Funchal on the local bus, but Santa Cruz is a good place to stay if you have a car, easy access to the main road s around the island. Highly recommend this apartment, quiet, clean and comfortable.
GillianUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 76 reviewsI was pleasantly surprised how close the apartment was to the beach area of Santa Cruz. Also very nice fruit/veg shop, pharmacy and bakery/coffeeshop under the apartment block. The public transport is very easy to get to Funchal as well as Machico beach. Some busses will take you the scenic route. At the same time there is plenty of space to park you car in a safe place under the apartment block. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and the kitchen is a decent size. The washing machine does help too and I was amazed by the gigantic balcony.
EllenUnited Kingdom - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 53 reviewsEverything at the highest level. Equipment in the house is new - from the kettle to the washing machine, iron, large fridge to pots. Purely. Fast wi-fi. Close to shops, restaurants, beach and bus stop. Because all of Santa Cruz is located near the airport, you can hear planes landing, but it's not the fault of the house owner. Contact with the owner sensational, if I needed something, it was enough to write / call. A week spent in great conditions. I recommend.MonikaPoland
- 6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 68 reviewsLocation is the best advantage of this apartment. Close to the airport (even on foot), close to the beach (rocky), 20 minutes by car to Funchal. Santa Cruz is a nice and silent city with several good restaurants and rocky beach. Apartment offers good view on planes landing at the airport, and great view on the ocean. There are washing machine and dishwasher, which are useful in case of longer stay. Garage parking lot is also very convenient.
irasmasterPoland - From $442.46 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 629 reviewsI loved everything. Staff was perfectly friendly and rooms were really nice with beautiful view on the ocean. Considering the price it was absolutely fitting. What was the true gem however was pool together with the best dinners we've experienced in hotels whatsoever. I absolutely adored everything on our vacation in Albatroz hotel. Thank you so much again. And for the garlic bread!MarekCzech Republic
- From $188.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,234 reviews- Clean hotel. - Very nice people work there. Always helpful. Big plus. - Good localization if you like to go to the beach, easy access from the hotel directly there. - Good localization to the airport, especially if you travel early in the morning. Just 5 minutes with TAXI. - They offer a breakfast box if you need to check out earlier. - Wide offer of drinks.MarcinSwitzerland
- From $85.50 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,538 reviewsThis hotel was a 5 min taxi ride from the airport. It was very helpful since we arrived at 11:30pm. The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable. We had 5 people and rented two rooms, but was given a suite that had both rooms together in one. It was very nice. The breakfast was good and plentiful. I would absolutely stay here again!
Leigh AUnited States of America - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,081 reviewsThis is simple and nice hotel in Santa Cruz. It has great,kind and helpful staff at reception which works 0-24 ( they gave us some advices,ordered taxi to airport and provide us really early breakfast). Location is really nice close to center,only 2 minutes walk from beach,parking garage.. only rooms should be little renovated.Edina IbrahimovićCroatia
- From $85.50 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,538 reviewsFriendly, silent, clean, perfect beds and breakfast. For 3 adults we had 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, shower and bath. There are even blackout curtains! Absolutely helpful and kind staff. The best hotel where we stayed during our 2 week vacation in Madeira. Santa Cruz is a lovely town.Katalin Emese SolymosiHungary
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 848 reviewsWe are big travelers and travel on a medium budget. Portugal always impresses but this little guest house IMPRESSES more as Leonor and her husband take better care of their guests than any five star hotel. Kindness and care always win. Thanks Leonor💖U R Watching MeAntigua & Barbuda
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,052 reviewsThis little hotel is all you need! amazing location right in the heart of Santa Cruz village. The room had a balcony which was great, all amenities were clean and the price was a bonus. 2 minute walk to the beach as well!NaomiAustralia
- From $442.46 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 629 reviewsEverything. It was one of the best hotels I've ever stayed. Amazing staff, breathtaking views and well decorated rooms. I cannot express how much I loved my stay at the Albatroz Beach & Yatch Club.Ana FonsecaPortugal
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 22 reviewsSpacious, modern apartment on the top floor. Comfy couch, small tv. Great outside balcony with seating. Beautiful view of the sea, village and airport runway. Not much noise.
geraldUnited States of America - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 11 reviewsVery spacious and clean with a great view. Modern and comfortable. Centrally located in Santa Cruz but since it’s close to the main highway, it’s easy to go anywhere else.FatimaCanada
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 812 reviewsIn a beautiful little town called Santa Cruz. FIVE minute taxi ride from airport, 7 euro taxi fare. Beautiful beach 100 meters away.GaryUnited States of America
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,052 reviewsI had left an important item in the hotel. It was no problem to get it back a day later !GabrieleGermany
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 53 reviewsClean, modern and spacious right in the town of Santa Cruz. Minutes to the airport.
SaraCanada - From $188.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,234 reviewsLocation. Santa Cruz is the cutest village on Madeira
DavidUnited States of America - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,081 reviewsclose to airport and right in Santa Cruz TownDennisCanada
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