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23 Jul - 24 Jul
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25 Jul - 27 Jul
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Best Santa Cruz Beach Hotels

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"We had a fantastic stay here. Food was fantastic and changed ever so slightly from day to day. Pool was beautiful and there was a cute
beach
less than a 5 min walk from the hotel. Highly recommend "
Jennifer
The price is NZ$641
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (271)
"Good hotel, good food, nice people. Thé pool in the ocean is amazing! We love our stay at Albatroz. 👍😎"
Carole
The price is NZ$574
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Sentido Galosol
Aerial view

Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (384)
"The spa facilities were amazing, we loved the saunas and the steam bath. Swimming in the ocean was also lovely as was the outdoor pool area. I would highly recommend this hotel."
Camilla
The price is NZ$425
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Sentido Galosol
Rocamar Lido Resort
Exterior

Rocamar Lido Resort

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (337)
"The first thing that you need from a hotel is good sleep. With the almost-flat pillows here it was a terrible sleep. Hotel has amazing views of the ocean situated right on top of it. Room was large and comfortable. Good value for money too. "
P
Rocamar Lido Resort
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Exterior

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"Stunning gardens, pool and kitchen garden. Absolutely beautiful surroundings. The hotel rooms are set in gorgeous positions but ours (1116) was very dated. Felt a bit like a very large room in an institution! Bathroom sliding door needed repair and the shower was a trickle. Dirty seal on shower too. Felt it could be an amazing hotel given its layout and gardens but not sure what it would be like when busy. There were very few guests when we were there but the many, many loungers round the pool...
Rebecca
The price is NZ$396
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (264)
"Great pool area, great food, very relaxing atmosphere "
Natalie
The price is NZ$419
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57)
"it is 12 min from airport. it is a perfect place to stay with oportunity of swimming in the
sea
, spa, good food and totally relaxing before going back."
Yafa
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (205)
"We enjoyed our stay at the views Oásis! We traveled with small kids and they loved it! "
Diana
The price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
25 July - 26 July
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
In Mountain
Exterior

In Mountain

3.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (39)
"The hospitality of the host is exceptional. All the staff are polite and accommodating. The staff made wonderful recommendations for dinning options in the area. There are many improvements being made to the property and we would definitely stay here again. "
Libby
In Mountain
Cais da Oliveira
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Cais da Oliveira

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19)
Cais da Oliveira
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.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely room with two bedrooms which gave us all enough space, including the huge private outdoor space. Breakfast buffet was great, only niggle was the fact there were too few umbrellas for the loungers by the pool, which was a shame as there were as no mad dash for loungers and enough to go around. Access to the sauna and steam room were a great bonus, plenty of places to eat out within a 10 minute walk from the hotel,"
Grant 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.
What's the best accommodation option 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 can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 506 mm.
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 Machico Beach or Formosa Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Ponta da Oliveira and Quinta Da Junta.
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 Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.