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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
631 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
878 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.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
17 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.
6.1
Scored 6.1
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
7 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$334.40per 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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9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 633 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 - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 44 reviewsAna and Joao, our hosts, were superb! Beautiful island, stunning scenery, wonderful hosts (worth repeating!!!) and accommodation, and the warm, welcoming, kind Madeiran people. Had a magnificent time! Oh, and the food and restaurants are top class, most especially in Santa Cruz! We were also able to do some 'planespotting' due to the residences' proximity to the airport, but there was no issue whatsoever with noise. I was very, very sad to leave!!!MichelleIreland
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 812 reviewsPrices are excellent, I have stayed for 9 nights with a friend and honestly I am so happy we found this place. The room was lovely, super clean with a comfortable bed. The beach si very close, 1 min walking. The hotel has a restaurant on the ground floor where the food is very good and the staff are friendly. So happy with our stay that actually I was sad to leave! And definitely will back there and will recommend this place to others.AAnonymousItaly
- 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,537 reviewsThis hotel is very close to the sea-front (10 minutes) and even closer to the centre. Santa Cruz is a delightful village with everything one needs to have a lovely time, excellent restaurants, a beautiful promenade and good bus-service to Funchal. The hotel was very comfortable, clean and offered a good variety of food at breakfast. Rooms were very spacious and spotless. We were very pleased with our choice.
JohnMalta - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,537 reviewswe only stayed one night. the hotel is clean and remodeled. The location to airport is less than 10 minutes drive. we had a rental car and they had free parking at hotel. our flight was at 4:20am and they gave us a to-go breakfast of drink box, cheese sandwich, & orange. the hotel is quiet. our room was on floor 2 and had a door leading to a large veranda shared by other rooms. highly recommend!
sherryUnited States of America - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 74 reviewsGorgeous apartment in a great location just a short walk from Santa Cruz town. The family who own the apartment live upstairs in a separate property and couldn't do enough for us! They drove us back up the hill one evening after dinner and to the airport on our last day. We would totally recommend staying here and the restaurants in Santa Cruz are fantastic!DavidGarwoodUnited Kingdom
- From $188.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,234 reviewsThe lobby was nice and the staff welcoming. I liked the pool, sauna, and gym. I liked the ping pong table, chess board, and trampoline. I like how close the ocean is to the hotel. It's nice to have hotel shuttle service to downtown Funchal. Lots of fruits at breakfast.
JaysonUnited States of America - 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 847 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
- From $188.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,234 reviewsLocation good in Santa Cruz, loved hearing the waves on the beach, got used to the plane noise. Good view. Catarina on Reception was great, she smiled, and was chatty and helpful. Cleaning staff were lovely and friendly.KatrinaUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 45 reviewsClose to Santa Cruz (20 min walk) and the beaches, clean. Very responsive and nice host who spoke Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Gated parking lot and 1 spot included. Secure entry and exit into the building.AAnonymousUnited States of America
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,049 reviewsThe fact that it was very very cleaned. I already stayed in four star hotels not as cleaned as this residential. Nothing was dirty, the floor was impeccable, no hairs on the floor, the toilet very cleaned.FilipaPortugal
- From $344.14 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 633 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
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,049 reviewsSimple and nice hotel. Very kind staff. Right under the windows is a tavern where you can eat deliciously. Excellent location, close to the airport and right in the center, by the beach.
IevaLatvia - 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
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,081 reviewsHotel very nice, close to the airport, staff very friendly, good breakfast, close to the little city centre of Santa Cruz
NadègeFrance - 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 847 reviewsEnrique is very nice and helpful. the place is quite close to the airport and to the beachfront in Santa CruzMariaGermany
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,081 reviewsNice big rooms. Balcony. Nice hotel amenities, library work station. Pool. Restaurant has very good food.
RachelUnited States of America - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 53 reviewsClean, modern and spacious right in the town of Santa Cruz. Minutes to the airport.SaraCanada
- From $344.14 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 633 reviewsnice small hotel and terrific breakfast, friendly staff.NataliyaGermany
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